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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

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    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 is praised for its competitive pricing and strong value for cost, fitting clients' budgets well. Projects typically involve 6-10 team members, with successful delivery of AI and DLT solutions, showcasing efficiency and effective communication throughout.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $10,000 - $49,999 based on 9 reviews
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    Overall Review Rating

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

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    Review Highlights

    • Effective Communication

      The team at Pragmatic DLT maintains open communication channels, ensuring transparency and regular updates, which helps in building a trusting working relationship with clients.

    • Comprehensive Technical Solutions

      The team at Pragmatic DLT provides comprehensive and high-quality technical solutions, supporting clients' growth and enhancing customer experience.

    • Strong Project Management

      Pragmatic DLT is noted for their organized and efficient project management. They consistently meet deadlines, provide regular updates, and are highly responsive to client needs.

    • Areas for Scalability Improvement

      A few clients suggested that Pragmatic DLT could enhance scalability and governance for wider adoption, and focus on interoperability and user-friendly interfaces.

    • Proactive and Ownership

      The team takes ownership of their work and proactively addresses potential delays and challenges, showcasing their commitment to excellence.

    • Commitment to Client's Vision

      Pragmatic DLT shows a strong commitment to understanding and realizing the client’s vision, adapting their approach as requirements evolve.

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    AI Development for AI Solutions Company

    • AI Consulting AI Development
    • $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
    • $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
    • 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
    • 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.

    MVP & AI Development for Financial Services Company

    • AI Development Application Testing Custom Software Development Mobile App Development UX/UI Design Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Mar. 2019 - Oct. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They ultimately surpassed our initial expectations."

    Apr 4, 2023
    Executive, Financial Services Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Pragmatic DLT designed and developed an MVP for a financial services company. The team was also tasked with creating an AI-powered large language model (LLM) chatbot to stream the customer ordering process. 

    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
    • $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
    • $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
    • $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.

    Quick Facts

    11 Verified Clutch Clients

    8 years in business

    Tools and Technology

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    Google Meet
    Asana
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    Notion

    Commonly Asked Questions

    Yes. We regularly work on products that must comply with GDPR, HIPAA, and similar privacy and security regulations, and we design our approach around those requirements from day one. On the product side, we start with data-mapping and privacy-by-design: defining what data is collected, where it flows, who can access it, and how long it is retained. We minimize sensitive data, add explicit consent flows, and build user controls for export, deletion, and audit trails where required (e.g., right to access and right to be forgotten under GDPR). ​ On the technical side, we implement strong encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access control, environment separation, logging and monitoring, and hardened infrastructure on compliant cloud providers. For AI features, we avoid sending regulated data to public models, favor private or VPC-hosted models, and ensure prompts and logs don’t leak identifiable health or personal information. ​ We’re not a law firm, but we collaborate closely with client legal and compliance teams, adapt to their policies, and bake compliance requirements into architecture, development, and deployment practices so the product is built for audits and scale—not just launch day.

    Pragmatic is a good fit when you’re building something that sits at the intersection of thoughtful UX, strong engineering, and real business stakes. That usually looks like SaaS platforms, AI‑driven tools, digital health products, learning experiences, and modern commerce or editorial sites where brand and performance both matter.​ We work best with teams that already have some clarity: a defined problem, a sense of users and constraints, and at least a draft of what “success” might look like. You don’t need perfect specs, but you should have a real hypothesis you’re ready to test in the market—whether that’s an MVP, a v1 of a new product, or a significant redesign that unifies brand and product experience. ​ If any of these sound familiar, you’re likely in our sweet spot: - You’re a founder or product lead at a venture‑backed startup that needs to ship something robust enough for real customers, not just a demo. - You’re an established institution standing up a new digital initiative and need a senior external team to move faster than internal cycles typically allow. - You’re sitting on a fragmented stack—marketing site here, product there, a patchwork of tools—and need a coherent system that feels like one product, not ten stitched together. We’re also a strong fit if your project touches emerging areas like AI, complex content workflows, or regulated domains such as health, education, or finance, where stakes around trust, clarity, and compliance are higher. Our team is comfortable working with data‑sensitive architectures, multi‑stakeholder experiences (patients/providers, students/parents/teachers), and products that need to balance experimentation with reliability.

    Timelines depend on scope and complexity, but most projects follow the same broad arc: discovery, design, build, and launch. Instead of forcing every engagement into a rigid template, we set up a phased plan that reflects your constraints (budget, deadlines, internal team capacity) and then work backwards from your “must‑hit” dates. A typical engagement starts with a focused discovery phase where we align on goals, users, requirements, and technical constraints. This includes stakeholder interviews, reviewing any existing product or analytics, and mapping the core flows or jobs‑to‑be‑done. The output is a concise brief and a roadmap that outlines milestones, risks, and success metrics, so everyone knows what we’re building and why before design or engineering begins. Design and product definition usually follow, moving from information architecture and low‑fidelity flows into visual systems and high‑fidelity interfaces. For a marketing site or smaller product surface, this might be a few weeks; for more complex, multi‑role platforms, this phase can extend to create a solid foundation (design system, core patterns, empty states, content strategy) that makes later development and iteration faster instead of slower. Build and implementation run in parallel with ongoing design refinement. For an MVP or focused product slice, 8–12 weeks of development is common in our industry, with more complex, integrated, or regulated products stretching into the 12–24 week range. During this phase, we prioritize working, testable software over long spec documents: staging environments, regular demos, and short feedback loops keep the team aligned and allow us to adjust to what we’re learning from you and (when possible) early users. ​ Launch isn’t a single date so much as a controlled rollout. We plan for soft launches, beta cohorts, or phased go‑lives depending on your context, with monitoring, analytics, and issue triage in place from day one. After launch, we typically stay

    Yes. Launch is usually the midpoint of our relationship, not the end. We often stay on as a product and engineering partner to help you stabilize, learn from real usage, and keep shipping meaningful improvements once the first version is in the market. Right after launch, we typically plan for a stabilization and hardening window. In this phase we monitor performance, fix edge‑case bugs, refine UX friction we see in analytics or session replays, and make sure infrastructure, logging, and alerting are behaving as expected under real traffic rather than just test data. This gives your team confidence that the system is robust enough to support marketing pushes, onboarding more customers, or rolling out to new cohorts without surprises. Beyond that, we usually support clients in one of three ways: - A light‑touch support lane, where we handle maintenance, small changes, dependency updates, and security patches on a predictable cadence. - A product growth lane, where we actively design and ship new features, experiments, and optimizations in short cycles based on what you’re learning from customers. - A hybrid model, where we cover both maintenance and roadmap work while collaborating with your in‑house team. In all cases, you get access to the same senior designers and engineers who built the product, so there’s no handoff to a “B team.” We keep the environment, documentation, and codebase in good health: clean repos, clear readmes, environment parity, and a sensible deployment pipeline mean your product remains understandable and changeable as your organization grows. As your needs evolve, we can either continue in a long‑term partnership or help you transition to an internal team. When that happens, we focus on knowledge transfer—walkthroughs, pairing sessions, and documentation—so your new hires can pick up where we left off without losing context. Our goal is to give you options: a dependable external team when you need it, and a clean, maintainable pro

    Pragmatic is intentionally small and senior. You work directly with designers and engineers who have shipped complex products before, not a pitch team that disappears once the contract is signed. That creates clear ownership: the people making decisions about your product are the ones implementing them, which reduces misalignment, rework, and slow, multi‑layered communication.​ We sit at the intersection of product strategy, UX, and engineering rather than treating them as separate silos. That means we can help you frame the problem, translate it into user journeys and interfaces, and design architectures that are realistic for your constraints. You don’t have to juggle separate branding, UX, and dev vendors; we’re comfortable owning the narrative, the design system, and the implementation together. Our process is “pragmatic” in the literal sense: we focus on outcomes, not ceremony. Instead of dropping a 100‑page spec and disappearing for months, we work in short, visible cycles with regular demos, artifacts you can react to, and clear decision points. This lets us adjust to what we’re learning—about your users, your internal constraints, or the market—without losing momentum. ​ Technically, we lean toward architectures that balance speed now with flexibility later: modular, well‑bounded systems that can evolve without constant rewrites. That might mean starting with a thoughtfully structured monolith instead of premature microservices, or designing a content model that can support new surfaces and use cases over time. The goal is to ship fast while keeping the door open for the next 2–3 product chapters. Finally, we treat collaboration as a first‑class skill. Good products come from designers and engineers working closely, sharing context, and being willing to challenge each other’s assumptions. You’ll see that in how we communicate—clear documentation, honest trade‑off discussions, and a bias toward making the complex feel understandable so you can make con

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