{"id":35692,"date":"2026-02-19T11:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plnt.nl\/ervaringen\/from-consultant-to-startup-training-consultants-of-tomorrow\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:55:31","slug":"from-consultant-to-startup-training-consultants-of-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"ervaringen","link":"https:\/\/plnt.nl\/en\/ervaringen\/from-consultant-to-startup-training-consultants-of-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"From consultant to startup training consultants of tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What if a career in consulting no longer depended on expensive coaching or a high priced MBA?<\/strong><\/p>

That is exactly the future Milad Mohammadi, co-founder of PrepareConsult<\/a><\/g>, is working toward. Through his platform, he helps students and young professionals prepare for case interviews and significantly improve their chances of entering the consulting industry. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Consulting is a highly attractive career path, yet breaking into the field is challenging. Case interviews often form a major barrier, requiring candidates to analyze complex business problems under time pressure. <\/p>

Many rely on professional coaching, but the costs can be high. PrepareConsult offers a more accessible alternative by combining AI tools with peer to peer practice. <\/p>

“You don’t have to have an expensive MBA or private coach to become a good consultant,” Milad says.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The idea grew out of Milad\u2019s own career transition. After a couple years in corporate law, he realized the field was not the right fit. Consulting appealed to him more, but affordable preparation options were limited. <\/p>

While living in New York, he and other prospective candidates organized a free meeting where candidates practiced cases together. Many participants successfully landed consulting roles, yet the model proved difficult to sustain once people stopped returning after getting hired. <\/p>

That realization led Milad and his co-founder Sahhas Nathella<\/a> to identifying the potential for a startup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Milad later relocated to the Netherlands through his consulting role, where he helped establish a telecom practice from the ground up. He has now been living in Leiden for several years. \u201cIt truly feels like home.\u201d <\/p>

As PrepareConsult gained traction, he joined Startup Play<\/a> and later Venture Academy<\/a> to strengthen his entrepreneurial skills. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Coming from a corporate background, entrepreneurship required a new mindset. The programs provided guidance on strategy, marketing, and legal structures. <\/p>

One defining lesson centered on building his team, Milad learned how essential clear roles and expectations are.<\/p>

\u201cMultiple experiences helped us move forward much stronger.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At first, the team believed marketing was their biggest challenge. Despite strong efforts, converting users into paying customers remained difficult. Eventually, they realized the real issue was the business model. <\/p>

Students tend to be highly cost conscious, making direct sales challenging. PrepareConsult is therefore shifting toward partnerships with universities and companies that provide platform access to their students. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cThe coaches and fellow founders are always willing to support you and connect you with the right people. They push you in a positive way.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When Milad has to describe Venture Academy in one word, he doesn’t have to think long: motivational<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>

\u201cThe coaches and fellow founders are always willing to support you and connect you with the right people. They push you in a positive way.\u201d<\/p>

Although the team has not yet secured a permanent workspace due to cost considerations, joining an environment like PLNT remains a priority once the first contracts are signed.<\/p>

\u201cIt brings energy and makes the entrepreneurial journey even more exciting.\u201d<\/p>

His advice to early stage founders is simple: if you are serious about building a startup, surround yourself with people who help you grow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Milad is especially proud of his team\u2019s persistence. Despite setbacks, they kept moving forward. <\/p>

Looking ahead, PrepareConsult aims to make consulting accessible to people from a wider range of academic backgrounds and to professionals who may not have the financial resources for an MBA. <\/p>

\u201cAnyone with the motivation and potential should have the opportunity to succeed.\u201d <\/p>

His vision is clear: a future where talent matters more than privilege.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What if a career in consulting no longer depended on expensive coaching or a high priced MBA? That is exactly the future Milad Mohammadi, co-founder of PrepareConsult, is working toward. Through his platform, he helps students and young professionals prepare for case interviews and significantly improve their chances of entering the consulting industry. 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