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 excelled in UI/UX design, delivering intuitive and engaging designs. Clients from various sectors noted the aesthetic quality and functionality of the designs, enhancing user experience.
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.
Innovative Solutions and Expertise
Clients appreciated Geekbears' ability to provide innovative solutions and leverage technical expertise. They effectively integrated technologies and developed custom solutions tailored to client needs.
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.
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.
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.
"Their patience in explaining things to me and answering all of my questions helped me immensely."
Jul 20, 2022
Founder, NewDirections, LLC
Michael Bertrand
Verified
Other industries
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Geekbears conducted an extensive discovery process and used Figma to develop a clickable prototype of a senior living platform's web app. The app is expected to improve end clients' search process.
The partners experienced minor issues during the project, but Geekbears finished a well-designed clickable prototype that was within the client's budget. They have a smooth workflow that was explained in a clear manner. Most of all, their patience helped the client immensely.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Founder of NewDirections, a web app that will simplify the senior living search process for the elderly and their families.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Geekbears?
In order to validate my idea, I needed a clickable prototype to present to potential users in order to get their feedback and to see if this solution solves their problem.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
After doing extensive research, they appeared to be well-qualified to build this clickable prototype for me. They had the experience and their costs to complete the project were reasonable.
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
The Geekbears team conducted an extensive Discovery Process which entailed several virtual meetings/interviews, customer discovery, and identifying user personas, just to name a few. They then produced Low and High-Fidelity Mockups, a style guide, developed a logo, and finally produced a clickable prototype using Figma.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I worked with the CEO, a sales executive, project manager, UI/UX manager and designers.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Geekbears delivered a well-designed clickable prototype on-time and within their proposed budget.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was smooth and I feel as if a team mentality developed between myself and Geekbears. I feel as if they went out of their way to understand what I was trying to do and to build the best prototype possible.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I am admittedly not a tech guy. Their patience in explaining things to me and answering all of my questions helped me immensely.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Nothing comes to mind. There may have been minor issues along the way, but absolutely nothing major. They were a pleasure to work with.
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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Locations (1)
50 California Street, Suite 1500San Francisco, CA,
United States94111
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