About Lightning Research
We're a young, ambitious team on a mission to democratize market intelligence — making world-class research and AI-powered insights accessible to businesses of every size.
Why We Started
Lightning Research was born from a simple observation: the best strategic market insights were locked behind six-figure consulting budgets and month-long engagements. Small and mid-sized businesses were left making critical decisions without the intelligence they needed.
We set out to change that. By combining expert human research with AI-powered analysis, we're building a platform that delivers actionable market intelligence faster, more accurately, and more affordably than traditional firms.
Alongside our research services, we developed LR Defender — a proprietary device intelligence platform with five integrated products for fingerprinting, fraud detection, compliance, analytics, and AI-powered intelligence. Together, our services and technology give businesses the complete toolkit to compete confidently in any market.
2025
Founded
April 2026
Platform Launch
5
Products Built
9+
Research Services
Our Values
The principles that guide our work and shape our culture from day one.
Innovation
We push boundaries with cutting-edge research methods and AI-powered technology to deliver insights that truly matter.
Integrity
Transparency, accuracy, and ethical practices guide everything we do. Your trust is our top priority.
Impact
We focus on actionable intelligence that drives real business outcomes and strategic decisions.
Passion
We are deeply passionate about helping businesses navigate markets with confidence and clarity.
Founding Team
The people building Lightning Research from the ground up.
Abhinav Bijpuria
Founder & CEO
Visionary leader driving Lightning Research from concept to launch. Passionate about democratizing market intelligence through AI-powered technology.
Dat Tien Hoang
Product & Operations Lead
Oversees product strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring the platform delivers exceptional value and seamless user experiences.
Micah Rouwendaal
Founding Engineer
The technical backbone of Lightning Research. Architects and builds the core platform, SDK, and AI infrastructure from the ground up.