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Pragmatic is a globally operating technology and design studio based in New York, creating forward‑thinking products and websites for venture‑backed startups and pioneering institutions. At our core, we combine strategic thinking with intuitive visual language to build digital experiences that respond to real‑world challenges, not just slideware. Partnership with our clients is our engagement philosophy: we work as an embedded team, not a distant vendor, helping beyond just software delivery.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $50 - $99 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    New York, NY
  • Year founded
    Founded 2018
  • Languages
  • Timezones

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  • English

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  • New York , NY

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Application Platforms
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20%
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AI Technologies & Models
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100%
Frameworks and CMS
User Experience Focus
Industries
Education
35%
Medical
25%
Financial services
15%
Information technology
15%
Hospitality & leisure
10%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
60%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
30%
Enterprise (>$1B)
10%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr
Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Pragmatic DLT offers good value for cost, with clients highlighting their pricing as budget-friendly. Project costs weren't specified, but they consistently met deadlines and provided quality deliverables across various projects for medium-sized teams. Clients appreciate their effective communication and project management.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 9 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Pragmatic Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 4.8
  • Willing to Refer 4.9

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Adaptability and Ownership

    Pragmatic DLT is praised for their adaptability and ownership of projects. They are proactive in addressing challenges and changes, ensuring seamless integration and execution of solutions.

  • Room for Scalability and Governance Improvements

    While Pragmatic DLT delivers solid solutions, some clients suggest improvements in scalability and governance for wider adoption. Addressing these areas could enhance their solutions' mass-market readiness.

  • Effective Communication and Responsiveness

    Clients commend Pragmatic DLT for their excellent communication skills. They maintain open channels, provide regular updates, and are responsive to client queries, ensuring a trustworthy and collaborative relationship.

  • Strong AI and Blockchain Integration

    Pragmatic DLT excels in integrating AI with blockchain technologies, offering innovative solutions with tangible impacts. Clients appreciate their creativity and seamless blending of these technologies, which results in advanced automation and enhanced security.

  • Value for Cost and Budget Fit

    Pragmatic DLT offers good value for cost, with pricing that fits client budgets. Their services are viewed as cost-effective, providing significant value relative to the investment.

  • Geographical Proximity Benefits

    Clients appreciate Pragmatic DLT’s geographical proximity, which facilitates better collaboration and communication. This proximity, combined with their high ratings, makes them a preferred choice for many.

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AI Development for AI Solutions Company

  • AI Consulting AI Development
  • AI Deployment AI Maturation AI Security Management
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Pragmatic DLT has exceptional creativity in combining AI and DLT."

Aug 15, 2023
Research Engineer, Google DeepMind
Shubham Phal
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Mountain View, California
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Pragmatic DLT provided AI development services for an AI solutions company. Their work included developing and optimizing secure smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and AI algorithms for DLT solutions.

Custom Platform Dev for Technology Company

  • AI Consulting AI Development Custom Software Development
  • AI21 AI Deployment AI Maturation AI Security Management AI Strategy
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May 2019 - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Pragmatic DLT's seamless integration of blockchain technology with real-world applications impressed me."

Jul 28, 2023
GPU Architect, NVIDIA
Vinay Subramanyam
Verified
  • Other industries
  • San Jose, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Pragmatic DLT helped a technology company develop apps and optimize protocols. The team designed and implemented decentralized ledger technology solutions and integrated them with existing systems.

AI Tool Development for QA Testing Company

  • AI Development Custom Software Development Mobile App Development Web Development
  • Chatbots & Conversational AI Machine Learning
  • Confidential
  • Mar. - May 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

''If you are looking for a vendor to build an AI project, I would definitely recommend PragmaticDLT.''

Jul 26, 2023
Senior Marketing Manager, QATestLab
Sofiia Yanchuk
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Cyprus
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Pragmatic DLT developed an AI-driven tool for a QA testing company. The platform uses ChatGPT for document analysis and helps users interact with the company’s database for quick and effective research.

Web3 App Development Services for Freelancer

  • Application Testing Blockchain Mobile App Development Web Development
  • Smart Contract Development JavaScript Web3
  • Less than $10,000
  • June - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Pragmatic DLT maintained open communication channels throughout the project."

May 17, 2023
Client, Personal Project
Dan Lee
Verified
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Ellicott City, Maryland
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A freelancer hired Pragmatic DLT to build a web3 app that integrated blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized protocols. The team also created a cryptocurrency pricing system and database. 

Frontend Website Development for Financial Services Company

  • Blockchain Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
  • Confidential
  • Mar. - Apr. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They were happy to schedule weekly update calls to keep us up to date on everything they were working on."

Apr 10, 2023
Business & Operations Manager, Financial Services Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • George Town, Cayman Islands
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Pragmatic DLT developed a frontend website for a financial services company. The team built the front end of the client's decentralized finance contracts.

Blockchain Development for Food & Beverage Supply Chain

  • Custom Software Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • June - Aug. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Pragmatic DLT proved to be a reliable partner."

Nov 6, 2018
CEO, DropChain
Billy Chan
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Singapore
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Pragmatic DLT developed a blockchain platform. Their team provided consulting services and devised the system’s framework. The platform was completed in three months.

AI Development & Consulting for IT Services & Consulting Co

  • AI Consulting AI Development
  • AI Deployment AI Maturation AI Security Management AI Strategy
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • July 2014 - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

''Their ability to blend AI with DLT seamlessly was impressive.''

Aug 15, 2023
Microsoft Power Platform & Dynamics 365 Consultant, IBM
Cailin Feldman
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Sydney, Australia
  • 10,001+ Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

An IT services and consulting company hired Pragmatic DLT for AI development and consulting. They took care of AI solutions development, AI model integration, and DLT data analysis tool optimization.

AI Development for Technology & Education Community

  • AI Consulting AI Development
  • AI Deployment AI Maturation AI Security Management AI Strategy
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They deliver our work on time and perfectly."

Aug 11, 2023
Technical Founder & President, Navigation North
Joe Hobson
  • Education
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Pragmatic DLT developed a functional AI for a technology and education community. Features included data analysis, smart contract optimization and security, anomaly detection, and market trend prediction.

AI Development for AI Organization

  • AI Consulting AI Development Generative AI
  • AI Code Generation AI Deployment AI Image Generation AI Maturation AI Music Generation AI Security Management AI Speech Generation AI Strategy AI Text Generation AI Video Generation
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2017 - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Pragmatic DLT's project management was organized, meeting deadlines."

Aug 6, 2023
Director, Sony AI America
Peter Wurman
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Woburn, Massachusetts
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Pragmatic DLT provided AI development services for an AI organization. The team enhanced consensus algorithms, optimized smart contracts, and developed predictive analytics to improve transaction efficiency.

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Our Story

We’re motivated by the kinds of problems that don’t have obvious answers. Our team came together around a shared belief that good technology should feel clear, considered, and quietly powerful in people’s lives. We value close, long‑term partnerships, treating each project as an ongoing conversation rather than a one‑off brief. Curiosity, craft, and trust shape how we work every day — from the way we scope and prototype to how we launch, learn, and keep improving alongside our clients.

Meet the Team

Slavik Chernenko

Slavik ChernenkoCOO

John Yu

John YuCTO

What Sets Us Apart

Senior, Product-First Team

A small, senior studio, we bring designers and engineers to the same table from day one. That blend of product strategy, UX, and engineering keeps us focused on traction, not just tickets — especially for founders shipping AI, SaaS, and commerce products.

From MVP to Scalable Systems

We help teams go from first sketch to resilient, scalable platforms. Whether it’s an AI-driven learning product, a headless commerce stack, or a multisided health experience, we design architectures that evolve with your roadmap instead of needing a full rebuild later.

Pragmatic, Opinionated Process

We’re selective about what we take on and bring strong, informed opinions to every engagement. Our process is transparent, async-friendly, and outcome-focused — built around fast feedback, measurable impact, and shipping work that still looks and feels considered years later.

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110 East 25th Street New YorkNY, United States 10010

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