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Corporate Social Responsibility During Wartime: Leobit\u2019s Experience<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n
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Leobit is a software development and outsourcing company that helps startups and established businesses from the USA and Europe create innovative technology products. The company operates across various domains with the most profound expertise in fintech, sportstech, proptech, healthcare, media, and education.\u00a0 Leobit\u2019s primary tech stack covers .NET, Web, Azure, and AI. Since 2023, it has been actively integrating Generative AI solutions to enhance internal processes within the company as well as for the clients. Leobit builds client relationships founded on transparency, trust, and with a focus on long-term cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The greatest value of Leobit is its employees, currently numbering 150+. The company believes that the combination of smart and caring individuals, mature and flexible processes, along with a philosophy of transparency and true dedication, directly impacts the success of clients, which is the team’s primary goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even before the start of full-scale war, the company had been involved in several social projects. Leobit firmly believes that businesses should prioritize social responsibility. Therefore, since February 24, 2022, assistance has been significantly increased and has become systematic. In our interview, Oleksa Stelmakh, CEO of Leobit, provides his observation regarding the changes within the company since the start of the large-scale war and shares insights into the company’s experience in developing CSR projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How has the company’s work changed since the start of the full-scale war?<\/b><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve become more global because we’ve acquired our first international employees. However, we remain a Ukrainian company. First and foremost, a Lviv-based company. Our name, Leobit, is not without reason.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the onset of the full-scale invasion, some of our employees left the country. Eventually, most of them returned, and currently, up to 5% of Leobit’s employees are based in other countries. After the first shelling, it became evident we needed to ensure conditions for uninterrupted company operations amidst the risks of power outages and internet disruptions. Given our commitment to fulfilling agreements with clients and meeting deadlines, we decided to open a new office to mitigate potential risks and ensure continuous workflow. In 2023, after completing all renovation work, we relocated to a new address at 108 Stryiska Street, reaffirming our stance that businesses should remain in Ukraine, continue operations, pay employee salaries, taxes, and contribute to the national budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the challenges, we managed to retain 85% of our clients and even started cooperation with new strategic clients in 2022, following the invasion. While we are open to growing teams in Poland and other European countries, our primary focus remains on developing our delivery capabilities in Ukraine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, we concluded 2023 without experiencing growth. However, we remain committed to our company’s strategic realignment, which prioritizes building robust processes, expertise, and R&D, particularly in the field of AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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While our soldiers defend Ukrainian land, we continue doing what we do best: developing superb and innovative technology solutions to support the needs of the army and volunteers through our donations.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

How did the first wartime initiatives arise, and what projects do you currently support?<\/b><\/p>\n

Before the full-scale invasion, we had a series of social projects:<\/span><\/p>\n