Ex-X Head of Product Now Charging $500 a Minute Because Why Not
KEY POINTS
- •Nikita Bier resigned as head of product at X in early August 2026 after just over a year in the role.
- •He charges $15,000 for 30-minute advice sessions on Intro, exclusively for venture-backed companies.
- •Bier’s sessions cover app launches, viral growth, and fundraising, boasting a perfect 5.0 rating from 127 reviews.
Nikita Bier, who handed in his resignation as X's head of product after roughly a year, now rents out wisdom at $15,000 for a swift 30-minute powwow on Intro — translating to a casual $500 per minute, which is way cheaper than some Manhattan parking meters but blows up any startup’s Series A budget. Bier's advice, reserved strictly for venture-backed companies who can cough up this princely sum, covers launching apps, viral growth, and navigating Musk’s former domain. Not far behind maxing out your credit card is Hudson Leogrande, whose $20,000 half hour nudges the absurd into fine art. Beer has a flawless 5.0 rating from 127 fangirls and fanboys who vibe with 'golden nugget'-packed sessions. Once charging a measly $1K for a chat in 2022, Bier’s renaissance price hike is the real product launch.
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(1 of 3)Nikita Bier thinks your startup’s monthly burn rate is a bargain compared to $15K for 30 minutes of coddling venture bros. Spoiler: It’s not. Also, only venture-backed pests can RSVP.
Nothing screams 'product-market fit' like paying $500 a minute for advice from a guy whose two apps got bought and quietly shuttered. Elon’s approved hustle, folks.
If you wondered what $15,000 in startup wisdom tastes like, it’s probably bitter because it comes exclusively with a venture-backed VIP pass. Narrator: You’re not invited.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/25/2026 | Author: Georgia Hennessy
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