OAK'S LAB

23/07/2025

Our annual Volts Party is more than just a birthday bash - it’s a moment to come together as a team, reflect on how far we’ve come, and fuel the energy for what’s next.

This year’s theme, Galactic Collapse, brought out the creativity and cosmic vibes in every corner of the room. From incredible costumes to unforgettable moments, it was a night to remember.

A big thank you to our team, partners, clients, and friends who continue to make this journey extraordinary. Here’s to many more years of growth, innovation, and shared success.

07/07/2025

June in Unfiltered Snapshots.
Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to:

🍻 Beers on the terrace as summer finally hits Prague
🍔 McMonday is back, our classic Monday lunch tradition
🤖 A company-wide AI workshop digging into real-world use cases

22/05/2025

Are you ready to lead a team and build cutting-edge products with top-tier startups? Join us!

We’re hiring a Tech Lead (Node.js/React) to own the technical direction, lead a team of engineers, and deliver high-impact digital products across our startup portfolio.

You’ll guide architecture, mentor developers, and collaborate closely with product and design to bring bold ideas to life.

Apply now at http://bit.ly/4jgEcMf

16/05/2025

Together with the ReactGirls community, we hosted a packed meetup in our Prague office, full of knowledge sharing, great conversations, and even a little magic.

Big thank you to our two speakers:
Martin Podloucký (Newton Technologies) – who made authentication fun (and a little dangerous) in his talk “Auth Basics for Newbies – or How to Rob the Gringotts Bank.”
Daniil Baznamin (OAK'S LAB) – who walked us through the practical art of “State Management Without Over-Engineering” and reminded us that not every project needs Redux.

Check out some snapshots from the evening below – and if you missed this one, stay tuned. More meetups coming soon at OAK'S LAB.

15/05/2025

April in Unfiltered Snapshots.

Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to:
• Hackathon mode: ON. OAK’S LAB minds in full force.
• Sharpening brains and sipping pints: pub quiz night done right.
• Blackpoint Cyber Team, on point and in the zone.
• Meet the real genius behind our best work.

13/05/2025

In April, we kept the momentum going strong. From talent acquisition to product design to leadership in delivery—our team showed up, delivered, and raised the bar yet again.

Here are our Legends for April:

🔹 Tija – Our recruitment engine. Since the start of the year, she’s helped bring 20 incredible people into OAK’S LAB—a phenomenal achievement. No candidate escapes her radar, and her impact on growing our engineering team has been nothing short of essential. Under a high workload, she’s still powering through with relentless focus and precision.

🔹 Eva – An absolute standout in design. She wrapped up NXT with a sharp visual direction, resiliently worked through tough client feedback, and is now crafting a stunning website for Curriculum Advances that’s sure to impress even the toughest critics. Eva, your growth and consistency make you one of our strongest visual designers—and simply a joy to work with.

🔹 Andy, Denisa, Igor, Tonda and Vlada – The DMT crew. These five are the backbone of our delivery. They’re in the trenches with our teams, leading with calm under pressure, and always pushing for better. Their leadership, deep expertise, and steady support have been a driving force behind our success. OAK’S LAB wouldn’t be the same without you.

Thank you all for your hard work, care, and excellence. We couldn’t ask for a better crew!

02/05/2025

Last Month in Unfiltered Snapshots

Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to:
• Kicked off new projects in San Francisco and Singapore
• Our BD team is on a 2-month mission in NYC
• Welcomed 3 new team members
• Hosted our first company movie night
• Attended the Engineering Leadership Conference

23/04/2025

Transforming Presentation Workflows with SETT

Imagine cutting hours of tedious searching for presentation slides down to minutes. That’s exactly what we helped achieve with SETT, a SaaS platform built for industries like M&A, investment banking, and consulting.

From Smart Search to streamlined organization, SETT is revolutionizing how professionals create, store, and reuse presentations. Swipe through to see how we built it and the impact it’s already making.

Have an idea for a transformative product? Let’s bring it to life: oakslab.com/lets-talk

10/04/2025

Big shout to Daniil Baznamin, Kryštof Šraier, Kyle Drummond, Tomáš Necuda, Michael Stejskal, and Miroslav Paulik, who represented OAK'S LAB at The FinTechers Hackathon hosted by Deloitte, Depo Ventures, Microsoft, and StartupYard over the weekend and brought home 3rd place! 🥉

Great job, team; we're proud of the hustle.

08/04/2025

In March, we wrapped up Q1 with a bang. Our team is firing on all cylinders. We’re delivering meaningful impact on major projects and are on track for our best year yet.

Here are our Legends for March:

🔹 Daniil – Stepped up in a big way on our first major delivery for a cybersecurity scaleup that has raised over $200M. His ownership, availability, and dedication were key in getting this product component over the finish line.

🔹 Emmanuel – A steady force on the same project, Emmanuel showed true leadership he is always ready to jump in, solve problems, and move things forward with an exemplary work ethic.

🔹 Jake – Beyond leading the company, Jake has been crushing it in business development, jumping in to support projects, uplifting the team, and leading with positivity. He continues to be an inspiration to us all.

🔹 Kseniia – Shining in a high-pressure environment, Kseniia consistently produces thoughtful, user-first designs that follow best practices. Her work goes beyond the brief and continuously raises the bar.

🔹 Petr – A technical leader who gives 100%. From late-night problem-solving to bold ideas, Petr is one of our brightest engineering minds. He is a true innovator pushing boundaries and setting the pace.

Huge thanks to all of you. Your impact is felt across the company, and we’re lucky to have you.

28/03/2025

We recently connected with Waller Perez, founder of SETT, to talk about his experience collaborating with us to bring his vision to life.

SETT is a SaaS platform designed for M&A advisors, investment bankers, and consultants to store, search, and reuse past presentation slides securely. It helps professionals save time and create high-quality materials more efficiently.

Watch the conversation with our CEO, Jake Dluhy-Smith, on our YouTube channel:

Jake Duhy-Smith, our CEO, talks to Waller Perez, founder of SETT, to find out about his experience collaborating with OAK'S LAB to bring his vision to life.S...