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About Tier5 · Since 2015

Driven by passion.

At Tier5, we are driven by passion to provide the finest quality of software to our esteemed customers. Your success is our satisfaction.

The Tier5 team gathered outside the office
The Tier5 team

The company

The first community-owned software company

Tier5 is considered to be the first ever community-owned and operated software development firm. The company specializes in making innovative and user-friendly products that enable business owners to attain more clients and grow their businesses simultaneously.

Since its inception in January 2015, Tier5 has built a base of customers across the globe that keeps growing. Headquartered in Indiana, USA, Tier5 has an additional office in Kolkata, India — its main development headquarters.

Headed by Ms. Aunkita Nandi, Managing Director / Co-founder, and Mr. Jon Vaughn, CEO / Founder, Tier5 is on the path to becoming one of the most acclaimed SaaS companies globally.

  • India 500 Most Promising IT Company 2021India 5000 group
  • Tech Start-up of the Year 2022Global Triumph Foundation

Purpose

Why we build

Our mission

Our mission is to explore the true power of education, leveraging technology and help the society for sustainable growth.

Our vision

Building an educated world with the help of technology, innovation, knowledge and creativity.

Core values

Thirteen values we work by

The principles that shape how we hire, build, support our customers and treat each other.

  1. Open to learn & grow
  2. Self development & evaluation
  3. Customer obsession
  4. Ownership
  5. Invent & simplify
  6. Hiring the best
  7. Setting the highest standard
  8. Goal setting and meeting
  9. Employee-centric development
  10. Earning trust
  11. Deliver results
  12. Humanity
  13. Recognition & appreciation

The journey

Growing every year since 2015

From a service company of two to a product company with dozens of launches. Team sizes and launches are shown as published for each year.

  1. 2015

    Tier5 is founded

    Tier5 starts in January 2015 as a community-owned and operated software company.

  2. 2016

    A service-based company

    Tier5 begins as a service-based software company with a team of two.

    Team
    2 people
  3. 2019

    From services to products

    Backed by its own R&D, Tier5 becomes a product-based company and launches its first wave of software products.

    Team
    37 people
    Launches
    10 products
    • Robo Contact
    • Domain Leads
    • InvoicingYou
    • Text In Bulk
    • Link Wizard
    • Magic Zap
    • Sticky Reviews
    • Chirply
    • Friend Connector Pro
    • Genius Pages
  4. 2020

    Scaling the portfolio

    New tools for Facebook engagement, lead generation and funnels join the line-up.

    Team
    50 people
    Launches
    8 products
    • Post Filter Pro
    • Biggest Fan Pro
    • Unlimited Business Leads
    • Birthday Wisher
    • Post Profits Pro
    • Easy CF Page Cloner Pro
    • Groove Cloner
    • Engagement Monster
  5. 2021

    Most Promising IT Company

    The biggest year of launches so far, and Tier5 wins “India 500 Most Promising IT Company 2021” from the India 5000 group.

    Team
    65 people
    Launches
    11 products
    • Post Scheduler
    • Tweeter AI
    • MeFn Evan
    • Friend Disconnector
    • Form Filler
    • Grammy Wammy
    • Mad Ader
    • Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
    • Group Monkey
    • Color Grabber
    • Unlimited Maps Leads
  6. 2022

    Tech Start-up of the Year

    Tier5 is named “Tech Start-up of the Year 2022” by the Global Triumph Foundation.

Historical record. Some earlier products have since been retired or merged — see the current line-up.

Leadership

The leaders shaping Tier5

Tier5 is headed by Jon Vaughn, CEO / Founder, and Aunkita Nandi, Managing Director / Co-founder. Meet the leadership team.

  • Portrait of Aunkita Nandi

    Aunkita Nandi

    Managing Director · Co-founder

    Even the greatest creations start from a small seed — and for Tier5, that seed is Aunkita.

    Born in a small town in West Bengal, Aunkita always had a strong desire to solve problems and uplift others. That passion led her to co-found Tier5, where she transformed ideas into impactful, user-friendly software solutions. Through her leadership, she has helped over 100 businesses grow by delivering the right products at the right time.

    Aunkita is not only a visionary entrepreneur but also a philanthropist at heart. Her unwavering positivity, empathy, and passion for people earned her the affectionate title of CHO — Chief Heart Officer — a role she embodies every single day.

    As a motivational speaker and a recipient of multiple achievers’ awards, Aunkita has been recognized for her remarkable contributions to both the tech industry and the wider community. She’s also highly active on social media — always just a message away.

  • Portrait of Ankita Sarkar

    Ankita Sarkar

    HR Manager

    Ankita is the people’s person at Tier5, bringing empathy, energy, and efficiency to everything she does.

    She leads the HR operations and company administration, ensuring smooth internal workflows and a positive, people-first culture. As the bridge between management and employees, Ankita excels at resolving challenges, facilitating transparent communication, and nurturing a collaborative work environment.

    Her focus lies in building strong, trust-based relationships that promote coordination and team bonding across all levels. Known for her ever-smiling presence and calm demeanor, Ankita believes in being empathetic rather than just sympathetic — making her an approachable and dependable leader within Tier5.

  • Portrait of Santanu Dhar

    Santanu Dhar

    General Manager

    Santanu, fondly known as ‘San’, has been an integral part of Tier5 since its inception. A visionary leader with a global outlook, San currently spearheads both Product Development and Customer Success at Tier5. His strategic foresight and deep passion for innovation drive the creation of efficient, impactful software solutions tailored to real-world business needs.

    San not only oversees the entire development lifecycle — ensuring quality, scalability, and performance — but also champions the success of Tier5’s customers. From understanding their goals to helping them maximize product value, he plays a pivotal role in building lasting relationships and driving user satisfaction.

    A creative thinker with a sharp business sense, San acts as the bridge between technology, clients, and internal teams. Widely regarded as the go-to person at Tier5, he is the thread that binds the team together, continuously steering the company toward sustainable growth and long-term success.

Let’s talk about growing your business.

Questions about our products, the partner programme or joining the community? Reach the Tier5 team directly.