Brian Bell is an accomplished MBA graduate and engineer with an extensive background in management consulting and startup advising. He has more than eight years of experience working with a variety of organizations ranging from non-profits to corporates and foundations. Throughout his career, Brian has excelled in building and leading teams, managing talent and programs, driving research and analysis, developing strategic recommendations, and delivering impactful results.

Brian's areas of expertise include strategy and innovation, product and marketing, entrepreneurship and investing, operations and resource management, and client and stakeholder engagement. He has previously worked with esteemed organizations such as Camber Collective, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Agora Partnerships, and the University of Minnesota.

As a consultant, Brian has helped clients in different industries manage their operations and improve their bottom line. He's also led and managed several high-profile projects such as designing VC-inspired tech innovation processes, developing new product strategies, building complex financial models for agricultural import companies, and implementing investment strategies for startups.

Brian's skills in product and marketing are another area of strength. He's helped businesses like a $1.6B B2B SaaS client build go-to-market strategies by interviewing customers and validating pain points. Brian has also worked with a CPG food company, evaluating market trends and conducting research to develop new product strategies, while partnering with CEO's of agri-tech startups in India to develop new tech products that can enhance efficiency and delight customers.

In addition to his consulting experience, Brian has also managed a venture accelerator in LatAm and established deal flow with an impact angel investing network where he vetted over 100 startups and advised CEO's on investor communications. He's also involved in several organizations such as Gopher Angels and UN-HABITAT, where he's made significant contributions in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.