We Believe in Practitioner Expertise
Local context matters. Our team blends urban planning, data science, and lived experience to guide every project.
About us
Trusted by teams advancing equitable local economies.
Who we are
Uncut Lab brings data, community knowledge and field experience together to help teams understand local conditions, document results and build funder-ready evidence. Our work began with place-based projects and grew into a data intelligence company shaped by direct experience with communities. That experience guides how we build tools and help organizations make stronger decisions about programs, investments and funding.
Fragmented Data
Site data, labor data, surveys, reports and local conditions are spread across disconnected systems.
Manual Work
Teams must find, reconcile and organize these scattered information before turning it into funder-ready evidence.
Missing Context
Numbers alone cannot explain what is happening on the ground or why certain outcomes are emerging.
Harder to Prove Impact
Fragmented evidence makes it harder to prove impact, respond to opportunities and secure continued funding.
Our mission
Uncut Lab helps people who serve their communities make great decisions, not just good ones. We bring them the data, clarity, and evidence they need to act with confidence.
What makes us stand out in the industry
Discover how our practitioner expertise, data driven approach, and commitment to results set us apart in economic development.
Strategy and Data in One Small Team
We combine practitioner experience and rigorous data analysis so findings are accurate, defensible, and ready to act on right away.
When Numbers Tell the Real Story
We measure what matters. Not activity, but whether decisions get better. The evidence holds up. The funder believes it. The team acts on it.
Built for the Realities of Public Work
Built for leaders who understand that strong decisions need clear data, honest context, and evidence that holds up over time.
Meet the minds behind uncut lab
We bring together technology and strategy to create smarter automation solutions.
Sika Sedzro
Sika is a civic technologist with deep experience in Massachusetts Gateway Cities, bridging data, urban planning, and community development. As CEO of Uncut Lab, she applies spatial analysis to help change and policymakers understand neighborhoods and measure real cultural impact. Through cross-sector partnerships and downtown revitalization work, Sika delivers defensible data that empowers public sector leaders in communities facing reinvention.
John-Paul Tademe
John-Paul is a product designer and serial entrepreneur with 12+ years of experience building products from zero to one across global markets. He has founded and worked on ventures across fintech, insurance, mobility, and enterprise platforms, focusing on systems where design decisions affect real-world outcomes. He works hands-on at the intersection of design and engineering, turning complex ideas into usable, production-ready products.
Jadine Yarde
Jadine is a destination marketing visionary who specializes in activating places through high-impact experiences. As founder of J. Ventures International and former CEO of Nevis Tourism Authority, she's planned and executed world-class festivals, events, and destination campaigns that transformed how communities experience and market themselves. She brings strategic expertise in place-based storytelling and community engagement.
Jason Addy
Jason is a full stack developer and digital strategist with experience building scalable web, mobile and SaaS products across multiple industries. He has worked on solutions in real estate, home services, fitness and e-commerce, focusing on systems that improve operations, customer experience and business growth. He works hands-on across the stack, turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready products that deliver real results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to some of the most common questions about us.
Yes. We work with cities and state agencies regularly. We get procurement, RFPs, and budget cycles. Our company is also a vetted vendor through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Operational Services Division.
You get a comprehensive baseline covering local conditions, a prioritized opportunity map, a community input summary, and a measurement framework for tracking progress over time. All deliverables are documentation ready and board presentable.
Yes, when needed. We start with off-the-shelf GIS and analytics tools, but if your use case requires custom software (e.g., a public-facing dashboard, tracking system, or community input platform), we build it. We only recommend custom builds when the ROI is clear.
That's exactly why we exist. Most places don't have comprehensive livability baselines. We'll build yours using a combination of GIS analysis, public datasets, community input, and field assessments. You don't need prior data to get started.