Top Talent like Lukas are on Pangea

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Lukas Soukup

Project Manager • Prague, Prague, CZ • Open to relocation
Product Development
Project Management
Product Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Project Manager | Consultant | Product Designer
With a robust academic background in International Relations, European Studies, and Business Administration from esteemed institutions such as Masaryk University Brno, Metropolitan University Prague, and the University of Economics and Management, I have cultivated a diverse career in project management, consulting, and product development. Currently serving as a Project Manager & Consultant at LukyLab and a Product Designer at Fiduciary Labs, I bring over a decade of experience in launching new services and fintech innovations. As a co-founder of Science Café Czech Republic and former Editor-in-chief of Science Café Revue, I have a strong commitment to science communication and education. My leadership roles include Chairman at ABRA Software AG, where I spearheaded international expansion, and board membership at the Neuron Fund for Support of Science. My career is marked by strategic vision, successful partnerships, and a passion for fostering scientific and technological advancements.

Projects

Kindest: A Mobile App for Managing Personal Relationships

I developed Kindest, a mobile app designed to help users strengthen their personal relationships and improve self-care. The app allows users to set reminders, capture memories, and track habits to stay connected and mindful. Problem People often struggle to maintain personal relationships and self-care routines in their busy lives. There was a need for a simple yet effective tool to help users stay connected with loved ones and mindful of their well-being. My Contributions I was responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to launch. I designed the user interface and coded the app using SwiftUI, and released it on the Apple App Store. Additionally, I developed the accompanying website using Next.js and TailwindUI.See More

Compot – SwiftUI Components & Templates

Compot allows developers to quickly find, copy, and use SwiftUI components in their projects, streamlining the app development process. Problem Developers often face challenges in finding and integrating reusable components efficiently, which can slow down the app development process. My Contributions I was responsible for both the design and development of Compot. I conceptualized the app, created the user interface, and developed it using SwiftUI. I utilized Xcode for development and testing, ensuring the app was ready for launch on the Apple App Store. My skills in Design Thinking, Product Design, Prototyping, UX Design, UX/UI, and Product Strategy were crucial in solving the problem. Outcomes Compot was successfully launched on the Apple App Store and received positive feedback for its utility and ease of use.See More

Revelto - Effective System for Whistleblowing

Revelto is a whistleblowing management system designed to help organizations comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act. It offers secure reporting, a central dashboard, and easy administration to handle confidential reports efficiently. Problem Organizations needed a secure, user-friendly system to comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act, ensuring confidential reporting and efficient administration while meeting legal requirements. My Contributions I led the design of the user interface and managed a team of three developers. My contributions included conceptualizing the app’s look and feel, guiding the development process, and ensuring a smooth user experience. I used Figma for UI/UX design and collaborated closely with legal experts to ensure compliance.See More

Fintech Mobile App Development

I co-founded and developed the fintech mobile app Sumio, managing the entire project lifecycle from initial idea to launch. This included research, concept design, prototyping, and development, culminating in the app's successful launch on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Problem The project aimed to address the lack of user-friendly, privacy-focused financial planning tools available for everyday consumers. My Contributions As a co-founder, I play a pivotal role in product design, prototyping, and UX design using Figma. I applied design thinking to create an intuitive user interface and conducted extensive user research to refine the app's features. My responsibilities also included backlog prioritizationSee More

Work History

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Project Manager & Consultant

LukyLabProject management and consulting services. LukyLab helps clients launch new services and create new products.
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Product Designer

Fiduciary LabsFintech start-up developing mobile apps for finance and investing.
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Co-Founder of Science Café Czech Republic & Editor-in-chief of Science Café Revue

OtevirameMay 2008 - May 2021 • 13 yrs 1 moCo-founder of a non-profit civic association focused on science communication and education, established Science Café (www.sciencecafe.cz) in the Czech Republic. Editor-in-chief of newspaper Science Café Revue (www.screvue.cz).
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Chairman

ABRA Software AGAug 2017 - Jan 2018 • 6 mosI led 2 years business development project for ABRA Software focused on international expansion into DACH region. Started with sales and marketing activities, established a company in Switzerland, found partners, opened an office in Winterthur and handed over to a local Swiss manager.
N

Member of the Board of Directors

Neuron Fund for Support of ScienceApr 2016 - Oct 2017 • 1 yr 7 mosSupporting the science and research in the Czech Republic.
H

Project Manager

Home Credit InternationalOct 2015 - Dec 2015 • 3 mosHired as the Project Manager for a project that was later canceled.
N

Project Manager

Neuron Fund for Support of ScienceApr 2013 - Aug 2015 • 2 yrs 5 mosFreelance Consultant and Project Manager for transformation and rebranding. Created vision and strategy. Establishing partnerships. Making Neuron fund a flagship for private support of science in CEE region.
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Consultant

Horton International CzechApr 2011 - Apr 2013 • 2 yrs 1 moExternal consultant.
B

PayMyway Manager

BSC PrahaFeb 2010 - Mar 2011 • 1 yr 2 mosInterim manager for the development of PayMyway (acquired by PayU/Allegro Group), an innovative internet payment gateway. Responsibilities included complete business/product development, sales and marketing. Successfully created partnerships with GE Money Bank, Volksbank, Fio banka, Komercni banka and online merchants.
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Product Development Manager

BSC PrahaApr 2009 - Jan 2010 • 10 mosManager of the Product Development Unit. Responsible for product management of SW products for direct banking (internet banking, mobile banking, phone banking) and banking front-office applications.

Education

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Masaryk University Brno

Bachelor's degree, International Relations & European Studies2003 - 2007
M

Metropolitan University Prague

Masters degree, International Relations and European Studies2007 - 2009
C

CEVRO - Liberal Conservative Academy

Interdisciplinary studies of economy, international relations, political science, law2007 - 2008
U

University of Economics and Management

MBA, Business Administration2000 - 2003

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Project Manager | Consultant | Product Designer
With a robust academic background in International Relations, European Studies, and Business Administration from esteemed institutions such as Masaryk University Brno, Metropolitan University Prague, and the University of Economics and Management, I have cultivated a diverse career in project management, consulting, and product development. Currently serving as a Project Manager & Consultant at LukyLab and a Product Designer at Fiduciary Labs, I bring over a decade of experience in launching new services and fintech innovations. As a co-founder of Science Café Czech Republic and former Editor-in-chief of Science Café Revue, I have a strong commitment to science communication and education. My leadership roles include Chairman at ABRA Software AG, where I spearheaded international expansion, and board membership at the Neuron Fund for Support of Science. My career is marked by strategic vision, successful partnerships, and a passion for fostering scientific and technological advancements.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Lukas are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Lukas Soukup

Project Manager • Prague, Prague, CZ • Open to relocation
Product Development
Project Management
Product Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Kindest: A Mobile App for Managing Personal Relationships

I developed Kindest, a mobile app designed to help users strengthen their personal relationships and improve self-care. The app allows users to set reminders, capture memories, and track habits to stay connected and mindful. Problem People often struggle to maintain personal relationships and self-care routines in their busy lives. There was a need for a simple yet effective tool to help users stay connected with loved ones and mindful of their well-being. My Contributions I was responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to launch. I designed the user interface and coded the app using SwiftUI, and released it on the Apple App Store. Additionally, I developed the accompanying website using Next.js and TailwindUI.

Compot – SwiftUI Components & Templates

Compot allows developers to quickly find, copy, and use SwiftUI components in their projects, streamlining the app development process. Problem Developers often face challenges in finding and integrating reusable components efficiently, which can slow down the app development process. My Contributions I was responsible for both the design and development of Compot. I conceptualized the app, created the user interface, and developed it using SwiftUI. I utilized Xcode for development and testing, ensuring the app was ready for launch on the Apple App Store. My skills in Design Thinking, Product Design, Prototyping, UX Design, UX/UI, and Product Strategy were crucial in solving the problem. Outcomes Compot was successfully launched on the Apple App Store and received positive feedback for its utility and ease of use.

Revelto - Effective System for Whistleblowing

Revelto is a whistleblowing management system designed to help organizations comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act. It offers secure reporting, a central dashboard, and easy administration to handle confidential reports efficiently. Problem Organizations needed a secure, user-friendly system to comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act, ensuring confidential reporting and efficient administration while meeting legal requirements. My Contributions I led the design of the user interface and managed a team of three developers. My contributions included conceptualizing the app’s look and feel, guiding the development process, and ensuring a smooth user experience. I used Figma for UI/UX design and collaborated closely with legal experts to ensure compliance.

Fintech Mobile App Development

I co-founded and developed the fintech mobile app Sumio, managing the entire project lifecycle from initial idea to launch. This included research, concept design, prototyping, and development, culminating in the app's successful launch on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Problem The project aimed to address the lack of user-friendly, privacy-focused financial planning tools available for everyday consumers. My Contributions As a co-founder, I play a pivotal role in product design, prototyping, and UX design using Figma. I applied design thinking to create an intuitive user interface and conducted extensive user research to refine the app's features. My responsibilities also included backlog prioritization

Work History

L

Project Manager & Consultant

LukyLabProject management and consulting services. LukyLab helps clients launch new services and create new products.
F

Product Designer

Fiduciary LabsFintech start-up developing mobile apps for finance and investing.
O

Co-Founder of Science Café Czech Republic & Editor-in-chief of Science Café Revue

OtevirameMay 2008 - May 2021 • 13 yrs 1 moCo-founder of a non-profit civic association focused on science communication and education, established Science Café (www.sciencecafe.cz) in the Czech Republic. Editor-in-chief of newspaper Science Café Revue (www.screvue.cz).
A

Chairman

ABRA Software AGAug 2017 - Jan 2018 • 6 mosI led 2 years business development project for ABRA Software focused on international expansion into DACH region. Started with sales and marketing activities, established a company in Switzerland, found partners, opened an office in Winterthur and handed over to a local Swiss manager.
N

Member of the Board of Directors

Neuron Fund for Support of ScienceApr 2016 - Oct 2017 • 1 yr 7 mosSupporting the science and research in the Czech Republic.
H

Project Manager

Home Credit InternationalOct 2015 - Dec 2015 • 3 mosHired as the Project Manager for a project that was later canceled.
N

Project Manager

Neuron Fund for Support of ScienceApr 2013 - Aug 2015 • 2 yrs 5 mosFreelance Consultant and Project Manager for transformation and rebranding. Created vision and strategy. Establishing partnerships. Making Neuron fund a flagship for private support of science in CEE region.
H

Consultant

Horton International CzechApr 2011 - Apr 2013 • 2 yrs 1 moExternal consultant.
B

PayMyway Manager

BSC PrahaFeb 2010 - Mar 2011 • 1 yr 2 mosInterim manager for the development of PayMyway (acquired by PayU/Allegro Group), an innovative internet payment gateway. Responsibilities included complete business/product development, sales and marketing. Successfully created partnerships with GE Money Bank, Volksbank, Fio banka, Komercni banka and online merchants.
B

Product Development Manager

BSC PrahaApr 2009 - Jan 2010 • 10 mosManager of the Product Development Unit. Responsible for product management of SW products for direct banking (internet banking, mobile banking, phone banking) and banking front-office applications.

Education

M

Masaryk University Brno

Bachelor's degree, International Relations & European Studies2003 - 2007
M

Metropolitan University Prague

Masters degree, International Relations and European Studies2007 - 2009
C

CEVRO - Liberal Conservative Academy

Interdisciplinary studies of economy, international relations, political science, law2007 - 2008
U

University of Economics and Management

MBA, Business Administration2000 - 2003

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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