Consulting Accelerator Meetup - April 2026

Last week I attended a meetup of Consulting Accelerator organized by Idean Consulting. It was a great opportunity to meet with Mark Anupom Mollick and other fellow participants of the program. Many are already working in the capacity of Consultant in various projects and others are aspiring to become Consultant in various industries.

Our meetup was part of a Consulting Accelerator Program. During the event we had a session with Mark Anupom Mollick where he shared his insights on various aspects of consulting and business strategy. He also shared his personal journey and experiences as a consultant and entrepreneur.

Then we were involved in various groups and did some assignment such as coming up with two Consultancy ideas and give presentation to the entire group. It was fun. The brainstorming part was very exciting. My authority on AI powered presentation caught others attention already in the group and during the session our group had (probably) the most professional presentation thanks to some AI magic I sprinkled.

The Solo Consulting Journey

Consulting Accelerator is mentoring its participants to become a Solo Consultant as well working as Consultant in general.

In the evolving landscape of 2026, the shift toward solo consulting is driven by a fundamental desire for autonomy and the premium placed on specialized impact. Professionals are increasingly rejecting the rigid structures of legacy corporate models in favor of the freedom to curate their own project portfolios, work with organizations that align with their personal values, and command their own time. This independence allows for a level of deep, focused work that is rarely possible in a traditional office setting. By removing the overhead of hierarchy, you gain the agility to pivot quickly, embrace new technologies, and iterate on your methods, ensuring your output remains on the cutting edge of industry demand.

The true value for both the consultant and the client lies in this specialized, high-bandwidth connection. For a business, hiring a solo consultant provides immediate access to seasoned expertise without the long-term cost or management burden of full-time hiring—a critical efficiency in today's fast-paced, project-based economy.

For the consultant, it transform one's career from a static role into a compounding asset of reputation and personal brand. By becoming a solo consultant, you are not just trading hours for dollars; you are architecting a sustainable career built on your unique intellectual property, ensuring that your work remains resilient, adaptable, and deeply rewarding in an increasingly decentralized future.

About Idean Consulting

Idean Consulting is a specialized consultancy firm based in Bangladesh, recognized as the country’s first "Conversion Focused MarTech and Business Strategy" agency. The company bridges the gap between traditional business models and modern digital growth by integrating Marketing Technology (MarTech) with advanced strategic frameworks. Idean Consulting operates through two primary divisions: IDEAN Consulting, which provides high-level advisory services to startups and multinational corporations, and IDEAN Lab, an educational wing offering certification courses, masterclasses, and resources focused on digital transformation and growth hacking. Their signature methodology includes the proprietary "Hourglass Funnel," designed to convert strangers into brand advocates through optimized sales processes.

The firm was founded by Mark Anupom Mollick, a multifaceted leader with a background in engineering, software development, and business strategy. Mollick holds a BSc in Engineering from BUET and an MBA from IBA (University of Dhaka), where he is also currently a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidate researching startups and growth hacking.

Before founding Idean Consulting, Mollick spent over nine years as a software engineer, coding and managing enterprise-level projects for Fortune 500 companies. This technical foundation allows him to blend data-driven software expertise with human-centric marketing strategies. He is a UN-accredited mentor for the SheTrades program and a prolific author, having written "Smart Marketing" and co-authored "Time Machine." Notably, his expertise is recognized globally; he contributed two case studies to the work of Philip Kotler, the "father of modern marketing." Mollick’s core vision is to "Democratize Business Strategies," aiming to make complex, global-standard methodologies accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes in Bangladesh and beyond.

I am sharing some photos from the event. The event was held at a Boutique Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.

Our Group's Presentation

A Gallery from the Event