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Thinking of outsourcing your product development? Here are some key questions I recommend asking to thoroughly vet your potential partner during the selection process: 1. What experience do you have in my product’s industry? 2. What past projects in your portfolio best demonstrate your ability to build my product? 3. Can you connect me with stakeholders from those projects? 4. What role would you like me to play on the project, and what is required from my side for the project to be successful? 5. What tech stack would you use for my product, and why? 6. What risks do you see for this project? 7. How would you evaluate the success of this project? 8. What is your approach to security? 9. What is your approach to documentation? 10. Please describe your development process, from idea to feature deployment in production. 11. How do you handle change requests during the project? 12. What tools do you use for project management and collaboration? 13. How do you report progress throughout the project? 14. Who will be the team members working on my product, and what will their allocation be? 15. How do you handle time zone differences and communication across teams? 16. What is your company’s turnover rate? 17. How do you ensure continuity if key team members leave during the project? 18. What was the most recent piece of constructive feedback you received from a client? 19. What is your pricing and billing model? 20. How will you support my product after launch and once the initial contract is complete? 21. What does the handover process look like if I decide to bring development in-house?

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At OAK'S LAB, we build with a tech stack you can trust. We prioritize your long-term success by building products using proven technologies supported by large developer communities. This means your product is reliable and scalable, ensuring a seamless handover if you ever decide to bring development in-house. With a vast talent pool available to maintain and scale the software we've built for you. Our tech choices aren't just about today—they're about setting you up for the future. Ready to build with confidence? Let's get started: oakslab.com/lets-talk

Our free Product Guide is here! Learn how to validate your idea before investing in product development. From identifying a problem to creating a go-to-market strategy, this guide covers all the essentials. Download it now and start building with confidence: bit.ly/3BvfR50

We recently came together to celebrate and say goodbye to Zelo, our People & Office Ops, as he embarks on an exciting new challenge in Vietnam. It was a bittersweet moment filled with appreciation for all the hard work and dedication he brought to OAK'S LAB. We wish Zelo all the best in his next chapter and look forward to seeing what he achieves in this new adventure!

Many first-time startup founders I speak with are unaware of the different investment instruments available when raising their initial capital. To help, I’ve outlined the various options along with their pros and cons

Our Co-Founder, Theo, attended the All-In Podcast Summit in Los Angeles last month. This event is one of the top conferences in the world, with exceptional speakers, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Theo came away with several key takeaways, and here is his shortlist of recommended keynotes and fireside chats: • Elon Musk’s vision for Optimus robots: bit.ly/403QhhJ • Thomas Laffont’s keynote on the state of the economy: bit.ly/3zR94lX • John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs on the current geopolitical landscape: bit.ly/3U68tU3 Thanks to Chamath Palihapitiya, David Friedberg, David O. Sacks, Jason Calacanis, and the rest of the All-In Podcast team for organizing such a great event.

OAK'S LAB has been named one of Techreviewer.co's Top Android App Developers for 2024! This award reflects our dedication to delivering outstanding mobile solutions. Thank you to our team and partners for their support. If you’re ready to develop something great, let's connect: oakslab.com/lets-talk

I’m excited to announce that Seán has recently joined OAK'S LAB as our Head of Talent Acquisition. With over 12 years of experience in recruitment, Seán will be a key leader on our team. The quality of our service is driven by the talent we bring in. Seán’s mission is to help us continue to assemble a world-class team of product developers who support our clients in building industry-shaping products. Seán, we’re pumped to have you on board, and I look forward to all that we’ll achieve together.

We had a great time at Týden inovací ČR. It was a pleasure meeting everyone who visited our booth at ČSOB Kampus Radlická. A special shoutout to our CEO, Jake Dluhy-Smith, for sharing his insights on building products for early-stage startups. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us. #InnovationWeek #CzechInnovationWeek