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    Nikita Bier

    Nikita Bier

    Awards & Honours

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    Nikita Bier has achieved a rare distinction in consumer tech: he has built two separate apps that reached number one on the U.S. App Store, tbh and Gas, both of which were acquired by major platforms. This track record places him among a small group of entrepreneurs who have repeatedly cracked the code of viral consumer products. His ability to identify psychological triggers that drive user engagement has made him a sought-after advisor and investor. Bier's impact extends beyond his own companies; he has helped dozens of startups through his work at Lightspeed Venture Partners, contributing to the growth of apps used by millions.

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    Records & Feats

    First person to have two anonymous social apps reach #1 on the U.S. App Store and be acquired by major tech companies

    Career Milestone·2022

    Bier co-founded tbh (acquired by Meta) and Gas (acquired by Discord), both reaching #1 on the App Store.

    Built an app that reached 5 million users in two months with a team of four people

    Career Milestone·2017

    tbh achieved 5 million total users and 2.5 million daily active users within two months of launch, operated by just four co-founders.