We help entrepreneurs validate and launch their apps from scratch. Whether you're starting with just an idea or early mockups, our team specializes in building MVPs for entrepreneurs. To date, our clients have raised over $350M USD. Our apps have also earned over 10,000 5-star reviews across the App Store and Google Play. We offer integration of advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Anthropic to build future-ready MVPs.
We also use AI tools to speed up workflows, not replace creativity. By automating busywork, we focus more on strategy, user experience, and delivering high-quality results. This approach helps us cut delivery times by up to 20% without compromising quality.
Here’s how we help bring your vision to life:
✓ Validation-first approach to ensure product-market fit
✓ Future-ready MVPs with AI integrations such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Anthropic
✓ Fixed proposals (pay for results)
✓ 100% customized MVPs—no cookie-cutter templates
✓ Full ownership of your codebase and designs (NDA available)
✓ Our founder and CEO is hands on with your project.
We've been in your shoes. Geekbears began with an MVP our founder, Marcos Mena-Brena, launched. That project—SchooLinks.com—became an industry leader and raised over $90M USD nowadays.
Today, we’ve built powerful solutions for 100+ startups and entrepreneurs. Hear it from our clients:
Zach Olson (Founder of Treads): "Thanks to Geekbears, we took our platform from an initial concept to a product launch." → $4.6M USD raised | 40K+ active users
Nate D'Anna (Founder of Dumpling): "They worked with us to define the product—from early conception and wireframes to the final deployed solution." → $10M+ USD raised | 4.9/5 app store rating
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Min project size
$50,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
San Francisco, CA
Year founded
Founded 2015
1 Locations
San Francisco , CA
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$50,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99
/hr
Rating for cost
4.8
/5
What Clients Have Said
Geekbears offers competitive pricing and solid value for cost, appealing to startups and small businesses. Project costs range from $55,000 to $150,000, showcasing their ability to deliver quality services within budget constraints. Clients praise their communication and responsiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
Geekbears was commended for clear and concise communication. Clients felt well-informed throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to effective collaboration and project success.
Responsive and Supportive Team
Clients highlighted Geekbears' responsiveness and support throughout projects. The team was noted for being attentive, addressing urgent requests promptly, and offering a hands-on approach.
Minor Internal Communication Issues
Some clients noted minor internal communication issues, such as needing to reiterate project details or experiencing rocky handoffs. However, these were generally resolved quickly.
Strong Project Management
Clients praised Geekbears for their organized project management. They maintained effective communication, used tools like Slack and ClickUp, and provided clear timelines, ensuring a collaborative environment.
Good Value for Cost
Several clients emphasized Geekbears' competitive pricing and the value they received for their investment. The combination of quality service and reasonable cost made them an attractive choice.
Timely and Reliable Deliveries
Across multiple projects, Geekbears consistently met deadlines and communicated delays when necessary. Clients appreciated their timely delivery and adherence to project timelines, contributing to a smooth project process.
Custom Software Development for Fantasy Sports Solution Firm
Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
July 2020 - Mar. 2021
4.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.5
"Overall they were A+ at communication and working internally to come up with a solution, very quickly."
Mar 23, 2021
Co-Founder, TopProp
Anonymous
Advertising & marketing
Boston, Massachusetts
1-10 Employees
Online Review
A customizable fantasy sports solution partnered with Geekbears in order to help develop a product roadmap and bring their website to a minimum value product and get it ready to market.
While the development took longer than expected, the company did receive positive feedback from beta testers regarding the project. The company was most impressed by the Geekbears team's communication as well as their dedication to live up to the promises they made at the start of the project.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the co-founder of TopProp and we are a fully customizable fantasy sports solution. We help folks create more fun and entertainment with their existing leagues.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears, and what were your goals?
We hired Geekbears as our Day 1 web developers. We worked with them on product roadmap to bring our website to an MVP and ultimately to market.
SOLUTION
How did you select Geekbears and what were the deciding factors?
The team had a lot of experience working with early stage/pre-revenue companies and building their websites successfully at a reasonable cost.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Our first phase was roadmapping what our go-to-market website would look like. Our second phase was building out the first part of this website resulting in a successful beta testing round during the Super Bowl. This included leveraging: AWS, Angular, Postgres DB, our sports data API, Stripe
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We have roughly 6 people working with us starting with the CEO to Directors to front-end developers and back-end developers.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We received a lot of positive feedback from beta testers when we brought the product to friends and family. While the project took longer than expected, we did meet expectations here.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
We had communication through Slack frequently and they were easy to speak with and get in contact with.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Overall they were A+ at communication and working internally to come up with a solution, very quickly. Also, they are very honest and trustworthy group that lives up to their word.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
In general, they overpromised on timelines and dates which required us to change our course of action. Also, we hoped to have our website mobile-optimized, which was not the case.
RATINGS
4.5
"Overall, bang for buck Geekbears provides a solid solution for budget-conscious folks trying to build out a website."
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
"In general, the MVP was successful and we are happy with where it stands today. The lack of mobile-optimization is what hurts the most."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Overall they were easy to speak with and get in touch with. Great group of folks."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Reasonable pricing for the industry + they are in North America making timing/scheduling easier compared to India/China."
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
"For a first pass at our website, we are pleased with where we stand. They did great work and helped bring our dreams closer to a reality.
Prototype Dev for Sports Company
UX/UI Design
Less than $10,000
June - Oct. 2020
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0
"They had the enthusiasm to turn this idea into an actual product and make the vision functional and appealing."
Mar 11, 2021
CEO, Sports Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Los Angeles, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Geekbears helped create a clickable prototype for a sports company. The product was meant to be presented to potential investors and help them better visualize the product as opposed to a regular slideshow.
Investors responded strongly to the clickable prototype designed by Geekbears. The team's chain of communication ensured that they completed the project on time. They had a solid workflow and design understanding that allowed them to execute the client's vision.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a lawyer, however, I have a side idea that I've been working on which was more social media based in nature. They were to help build a clickable prototype to help gain investors.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears?
Clickable prototype
What were your goals for this project?
something that was functional yet sleek and well designed to capture the eyes of users
SOLUTION
How did you select Geekbears?
I found them based on their reviews online
Describe the project in detail.
we did an onboarding followed by some market research and then wireframing and hi-fi and eventually got the design nailed down. we had calls 2 times per week when needed.
What was the team composition?
there was a project manager, a lead designer, and a few others who helped from a design perspective as well as making sure the design would work when we decided to build it out completely.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Investors loved the end product rather than just the slides we had that we showed them before.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
It was very effective, multiple chains of communication and always up to date on timelines etc.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They had the enthusiasm to turn this idea into an actual product and make the vision functional and appealing.
Are there any areas for improvement?
I think the main point for improvement would be on the overall design. we wanted sleek yet retro (which seems to juxtapose) however Ideally it would have been sleeker.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
Mobile App Design for Fitness Platform
Mobile App Development
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. - Sep. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were very patient and they explained it all to me very well."
Mar 10, 2021
CEO, Vital Champion LLC
Ralph Smathers
Verified
Other industries
Lincoln, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A fitness platform tapped Geekbears to design a mobile app. The team provided a detailed design for the app's screens.
Geekbears delivered a fully-functional mobile app design that pleased the client. Both ends communicated smoothly and efficiently. Above all, the client was taken away by how the team guided them through the project.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
CEO
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears?
I contacted them to design my first mobile app. I just had an idea for a fitness app and they took it from there. They did a great job and I am very happy with the results.
What were your goals for this project?
Since this was my first app I did not know what to expect but they explained it to me very well and then they fulfilled what they had explained.
SOLUTION
How did you select Geekbears?
Online search and then in person contact
Describe the project in detail.
Detailed design of all the screens need it in the app for the entire fitness program.
What was the team composition?
There was the chief organizer And a designer. Probably with other team members facilitating in the background
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I am still using the screens they designed today. They worked out very well and are highly functional
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
There was an excellent back-and-forth and they seem to understand my name is very well
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The ease of describing the project was very good for me because I was a complete amateur. They were very patient and they explained it all to me very well.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It seem like everything went very well and for a reasonable price
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
SaaS Revamp for Professional Guild
Web DesignWeb Development
Less than $10,000
Jan. - Dec. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Geekbears was willing to work in the existing environment."
Mar 10, 2021
VP, Professional Guild
Anonymous
Verified
Hospitality & leisure
San Francisco, California
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Geekbears helped a professional guild rewrite their SaaS product, originally based in Microsoft technologies. They did flow analysis and design, and the team improved usability.
Geekbears delivered the product successfully, exceeding the client's expectations. The team communicated seamlessly through weekly status meetings and established a focused workflow. Customers can expect skilled web developers.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Project Manager for professional guild
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears, and what were your goals?
Need a rewrite of SaaS web front end, sadly based in Microsoft technology. Project needed flow analysis, look and feel improvements, usability improvements.
SOLUTION
How did you select Geekbears and what were the deciding factors?
Geekbears was willing to work in the existing environment. Our SaaS vendor had nicely integrated back end but we could not introduce newer UI technologies like Word Press. These guys willing to take it on. Great reviews, professional proposals.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Three phases, flow, design, implement action. Key was working with MS technologies and SaaS vendor software.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Maybe half dozen beginning to end. Managers and worker bees.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Part of the fun was no staging because of environment. . We just went live to the public, which produced a few exciting days.GB there throughout, 24 hours a day
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
Focused and short weekly status meetings. Milestone metrics and payments
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Support. Always there. Good workaround ideas too.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Better communication on what was remaining to accomplish.
RATINGS
5.0
"I’d use them again"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They delivered, pure and simple."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Got real value for money spent"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Very professional
Blog Page Design for Safari Nonprofit
Web Design
Less than $10,000
Aug. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"It was managed well."
Nov 11, 2019
Director of Operations, Safari Pros
Natasha Smith
Verified
Other industries
Portland, Maine
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Geekbears took on the design and development of a blog page for the company, with the objective of completing it quickly and at an affordable price.
While the page isn’t complete yet, Geekbears has managed the project well and provides quick responses.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Safari Pros is a not for profit membership organization. Our members are all specialists in selling safaris and cultural experiences to Africa.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears?
Design and build a blog page
What were your goals for this project?
To complete it in a cost-effective and timely manner.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Word of mouth
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
As per above.
What was the team composition?
There were a variety of team members involved from the beginning to end.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Not yet.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
It was managed well.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Response time.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Nope.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Migration for Workspace Service
Web Development
Less than $10,000
Apr. - Jan. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their attention to detail is massively important."
Jul 8, 2019
VP Sales & Marketing, Werqwise
Nabeel Ahmed
Verified
Hospitality & leisure
San Francisco, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Geekbears was hired to migrate a previous website into a newer platform.
The migration was seamless. Geekbears' skilled expertise and organization had a significant impact on the success of the engagement. Customers can expect a trusted provider that meets deadlines.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the VP of Sales & Marketing at Werqwise.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears ?
We hired Geekbears to do a migration port from our old site.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted a quick and seamless migration.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Referral
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
We needed to have all website capabilities to be ported over to a new server in a seamless fashion.
What was the team composition?
The project team included two people. Marcos (Founder & CEO, Geekbears), himself, came into play to make sure that we were taken care of.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Major impact. We needed a migration to make sure everything was running correctly. With this migration, we were able to get our new site live and showcase to the world our new look and feel
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
The team was very organized and dealt with our overnight changes immediately. They hit every milestone and deadline with flying colors!
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their attention to detail is massively important. Their expertise in the space really allows for them to be a trusted provider.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Not that I can see.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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