A company built on engineering principles

Koana Labs is a founder-led software engineering and AI consulting company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We exist to solve complex technical problems for organizations that need serious implementation partners, not slide decks.

We work with SMEs, enterprises, public sector organizations, and technical founders who are building products that matter. Our engagements span custom software development, AI systems, document processing, and infrastructure architecture.

We believe in clean architecture, deliberate simplicity, and systems that stand the test of time. Every project we take on receives the same standard of care, because our reputation is built one system at a time.

  • Engineering-Driven

    We are engineers first. Every solution is grounded in technical excellence, not marketing promises.

  • Quality Over Quantity

    We take on fewer projects to deliver deeper impact. Every engagement gets our full attention.

  • Global Perspective

    We bring a broad perspective from working across industries, geographies, and technology stacks.

  • Founder-Led

    Leadership is hands-on. The people making decisions are the same people writing code and designing systems.

Norman Dilthey, founder of Koana Labs

Norman Dilthey

Founder of Koana Labs. Software engineer at heart.

When you work with Koana Labs, you work with me. I look at how your business really runs, find where work gets stuck, and build the system myself.

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Built for teams that take technology seriously

  • CEOs & Executives
  • Operations Leads
  • Technical Founders
  • Public Sector

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We're selective about the projects we take on, because we commit fully to every one.

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