Draft:Sloboda Studio

Sloboda Studio is an international software development company founded in 2010. The company specializes in software development services and product design.

The name “Sloboda” is connected to the old Slavic word Sloboda [Ukrainian: слобода́], referring to the freedom and inclusivity-oriented corporate culture, as well as to the north-eastern part of Ukraine - Kharkiv, where the company was founded.

History
In 2010, Sloboda Studio was established by a serial entrepreneur Pavlo Obod. Since Pavlo was previously a Ruby on Rails developer, the company highly focused on this framework and organized conferences dedicated to Ruby on Rails, and later on created a Ruby on Rails course for enthusiasts.

In 2015, the Kharkiv IT Cluster was officially established, marking a pivotal moment in the region's technological development. This initiative brought together leading IT companies, including Sloboda Studio, to foster a vibrant tech community in Kharkiv. Their collective efforts aimed at enhancing IT education, improving employment opportunities in the tech sector, and transforming Kharkiv into a prominent IT hub, contributing significantly to the city's economic and social landscape.

In 2020, Sloboda celebrated its 10th anniversary by completing its 100th project, and expanding its R&D offices around the world.

For the next years, Sloboda added new services, such as website redesign, DevOps, consulting, and technologies, like Python, Django, AI, and more. They continue to navigate the landscape and connect to new clients and talents.

Services
Sloboda Studio provides teams and project-based services, such as:


 * Web and mobile development
 * UI/UX design
 * Custom software development
 * IT Consulting
 * Product development
 * Quality assurance

Clients
Sloboda Studio serves clients in e-commerce, service marketplace industry, real estate, fintech, healthcare, education, and other industries and subcategories. Most of its customers are located in the USA, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain.

Recognition
Sloboda Studio has been recognized by several industry publications and rating agencies.

Sloboda was named World Top 1000 B2B Service Provider 5 years in a row (2018-2022).

In 2024, Sloboda was established as a Top IT Outsourcing Company.