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Lubo Smid

Co-Founder & CEO at STRV, YPO, Forbes 30 Under 30

📍 United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 1 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2016
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May 2016
Cosmic latte is an average color of the Universe. It’s a result of blending million little things together. We are on a mission of blending technology with people and connecting underrepresented groups together. Cosmic Latte operates a portfolio of mobile LGBTQ+ dating apps - Zoe and Surge.
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2019
Co-Founder
May 2019
Live Penalty is a customized football launching machine that can be controlled by multiple users through their devices to score goals against real goalkeepers.
2018
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jan 2018
We design, build & scale industry-shaping digital products. All under one roof. Here since 2004, we’ve delivered solutions for partners ranging from startups to enterprises, including ClassDojo, Microsoft, Barry’s, Barnes & Noble, The Athletic, Autodesk and more. Our vision has always been simple and honest: We want to do top work. A few things to know about our work: - STRV is a Clutch Global Leader found in the Top 1% of B2B Companies - Almost 50% of our new partnerships come to us from referrals - Our clients have raised over $12 billion in funding And about our culture: - Our ★4.8 Glassdoor rating comes with a 100% CEO approval - 99% of people who’ve worked or interviewed here recommend STRV Our team is our greatest asset. STRV doesn’t hire based on skills alone; it’s the character, passion and dedication that often determine who makes the cut. We pick thoughtful, seasoned professionals who appreciate the trust they are given, and who take responsibility for their work. Just like you, our entire team wants to build products that make us proud. It’s the only way we can attract partners and support those already with us. That’s why we’re as selective about the projects we take on as you are about who you trust. If that ends up being us, we offer complete transparency in return. You will always feel like our only client - from the moment you contact us to the finish line. What we do: - Product Management - Data Science (AI, ML, Data Engineering) - UX/UI Design - Mobile App Development - Web Development - Quality Assurance (QA) Most of our 190+ experts are situated in our award-winning Prague office. You can also find most of our client-oriented team in Los Angeles.
2016
Founding Investor
May 2016
Cosmic latte is an average color of the Universe. It’s a result of blending million little things together. We are on a mission of blending technology with people and connecting underrepresented groups together. Cosmic Latte operates a portfolio of mobile LGBTQ+ dating apps - Zoe and Surge.
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