Founded by Czech-American brothers, OAK'S LAB bridges American visionary tech entrepreneurship with elite Czech talent.
We work with CTOs and CPOs at fast-growing companies to accelerate product delivery by embedding high-ownership product development teams. We’re brought in to tackle the hardest problems and operate as a top-performing unit within your product organization.
Our services:
We deploy senior Scrum teams that embed directly into your product organization. Our teams are experts in:
Product Discovery & Design: Defining a clear product North Star using market insights and user data, validating design prototypes with real users, and creating focused, high-impact roadmaps.
Custom Software Development: Building scalable web and mobile applications with modern technologies, strong engineering standards, and a focus on performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
AI & Agentic Systems: Designing and developing AI-powered features and agentic workflows that automate complex tasks, improve decision-making, and deliver meaningful user value.
We have a track record of helping CTOs and CPOs solve key challenges:
Delivering on an ambitious product roadmap
Providing clear product direction and stabilizing shifting priorities
Breaking down silos and improving delivery processes
Making delivery speed predictable and consistently meeting commitments
Turning AI experimentation into measurable efficiency gains
Scaling high-quality teams while keeping the average cost per role low
Notable clients:
Blackpoint Cyber – Series C – $201.4M – Cybersecurity
Blue Owl Capital – Post IPO – $3.6B – Financial Services
Capital Markets Gateway – Series C – $69.1M – Financial Services
Nasdaq Private Market – Series C – $143.9M – Financial Services
OpenLoop – Series A – $26.6M – Healthcare
PlexTrac – Series B – $81M – Cybersecurity
Productboard – Series D – $261.7M – Productivity
Swiftly – Series C – $215.6M – Financial Services
Min project size
$25,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Prague, Czech Republic
Year founded
Founded 2016
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
5 Timezones that we service
CET
Central European Time (CET)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
1 Locations
Prague , Czech Republic
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$25,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99
/hr
Rating for cost
4.5
/5
What Clients Have Said
OAKS LAB is perceived as providing good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $25,000 to over $2 million. Clients commend their high-quality work, flexibility, and responsiveness, although some note they are not the cheapest option. Overall, they deliver on time and maintain strong communication.
Clients appreciate OAKS LAB's innovative approach to solution design, often delivering creative and effective products that align with client visions and market demands.
Strong Focus on User Experience
The team's focus on UX/UI is frequently highlighted, with clients noting that their products are user-friendly and well-received by end-users. This emphasis on design contributes to positive user feedback and engagement.
Commitment to Client Success
The team's dedication to client success is evident, with many clients expressing that OAKS LAB feels like a part of their team. This commitment fosters trust and long-term partnerships.
Effective Use of Modern Technologies
OAKS LAB employs cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, ensuring their solutions are modern and efficient. This technical prowess is a significant factor in their successful project outcomes.
Room for Improvement in Timeline Flexibility
While overall project management is strong, a few clients noted a desire for more flexibility in adjusting project timelines to accommodate changing needs. This is an area where OAKS LAB could enhance their adaptability.
Strong Client Partnership
OAKS LAB is frequently described as a true partner, invested in the success of their clients. They are proactive, offering valuable insights and improvements beyond the initial scope, and their team is seen as an extension of the client's own.
Custom Platform Development for Venture Capital Firm
Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They felt like an extension of the founding team."
Aug 9, 2021
General Partner, Venti Capital Firm
Anonymous
Verified
Financial services
Seattle, Washington
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
OAK'S LAB developed a venture capital firm's platform that was expected to instantly create templated videos for their users. They were mostly independent throughout the project.
OAK'S LAB successfully launched the site thanks to their level of care and service. The client mentioned that they felt like an extension of their founding team. The partners held communications via Slack and Zoom with high levels of communication.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a venture capitalist and the company we funded created a platform that allowed users to instantly create templated video with both structure and authenticity.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire OAK'S LAB, and what were your goals?
Oaks was our outsourced technology partner that drove both the front and back end of the project.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We have always respected their quality work. This project in particular, their expertise was paramount because we had non technical founders.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Oaks literally implemented and developed the entire project from ideation to commercialization.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
It varied but at any time it was 6 to 8 people. From project manager to back end engineers to U/I U/X engineer.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We successfully launched and we able to hire our own in house team which Oaks successfully transferred to.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
High levels of communication, daily stand ups via slack and zoom. Outside of when the founders changed the scope, Oaks was very timely on deliverables.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Level and care and service. They felt like an extension of the founding team.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Not on this project.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"We have.
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Packages we offer:
Custom Software Development Services
We deploy cross-functional product development teams consisting of Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Tech Leads, Engineers, and QA specialists to lead and build products with the highest chance of achieving product-market fit.
We offer flexible approaches to product development, from concept to launch, tailored to different goals and budgets.
Small
Proof of Concept to quickly validate an idea
$31,100
/month
User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Medium
Minimum Viable Product to demonstrate traction
$57,000
/month
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
North Star Definition
Large
Commercially Viable Product to grow revenue
$82,200
/month
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
North Star Definition
User Journey Mapping
Features
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$31,100
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$57,000
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Large
$82,200
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User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
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Small
$31,100
/mo
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As-Is Process Mapping
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User Research
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North Star Definition
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User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
Product Manager
Part time
UI/UX Designer
Part time
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Full time
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0
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Medium
$57,000
/mo
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
North Star Definition
User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
Product Manager
Full time
UI/UX Designer
Part time
Tech Lead
Full time
Software Engineer(s)
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Large
$82,200
/mo
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
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North Star Definition
User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
Product Manager
Full time
UI/UX Designer
Full time
Tech Lead
Full time
Software Engineer(s)
Full time
Quality Assurance Engineer(s)
Full time
Web Development Services
We deploy cross-functional product development teams consisting of Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Tech Leads, Engineers, and QA specialists to lead and build products with the highest chance of achieving product-market fit.
We offer flexible approaches to product development, from concept to launch, tailored to different goals and budgets.
Small
Proof of Concept to quickly validate an idea
$31,100
/month
User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Medium
Minimum Viable Product to demonstrate traction
$57,000
/month
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
North Star Definition
Large
Commercially Viable Product to grow revenue
$82,200
/month
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
North Star Definition
Features
Small
$31,100
/mo
Medium
$57,000
/mo
Large
$82,200
/mo
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Competitor Analysis
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As-Is Process Mapping
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User Research
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North Star Definition
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User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
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$31,100
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As-Is Process Mapping
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User Research
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North Star Definition
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User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
part time
Product Manager
Part time
UI/UX Designer
Part time
Tech Lead
Full time
Software Engineer(s)
0
Quality Assurance Engineer(s)
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Medium
$57,000
/mo
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
North Star Definition
User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
full time
Product Manager
Full time
UI/UX Designer
Part time
Tech Lead
Full time
Software Engineer(s)
Full time
Quality Assurance Engineer(s)
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Large
$82,200
/mo
Business Understanding
Competitor Analysis
As-Is Process Mapping
User Research
North Star Definition
User Journey Mapping
UI/UX Design Prototyping
Product Scoping
Tech Strategy
Roadmapping
Dual-Track Agile Product Development
Sprint Demo & Reporting
UAT & Rollout
full time
Product Manager
Full time
UI/UX Designer
Full time
Tech Lead
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Full time
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Our Story
Founded in 2016 by Czech-American brothers Jake and Theo Dluhy-Smith, OAK'S LAB connects visionary US companies with elite European product development talent. Built without investor backing, we've grown into an industry-leading partner for fast-growing startups. Our mission: empower entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into products that improve lives. With every project, our team goes all in to help clients achieve product-market fit and become market leaders.
Meet the Team
Jake Dluhy-SmithCEO & Co-Founder
Jake has led over 20 greenfield product builds for enterprises and startups. Previously COO at a global digital agency and Prague Director for Founder Institute. Active angel investor and advisor helping startups scale and achieve product-market fit.
Amber WannerHead of Partnerships
Amber brings expertise in building strategic partnerships and scaling startups. As former CEO of Vette and founder of CandiDate Philly, she built enterprise relationships and grew teams from the ground up. Now drives OAK'S LAB's partnership strategy.
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