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Adam asked on Nov 15, 2022
Ex-McKinsey consultant looking to get near perfect case-solving capabilities - interviewing at all MBBs (Manager level)

Hi there 

 

thinking of launching myself as an independent consultant

would you please know of market-leading agencies linking freelancers and consultancies/corporates? Ideally in the UK and the Middle East

 

Thanks a lot!

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Hi Adam,

LinkedIn and Google are both your friends here!

Some companies that have recently reached out to me are:

  • AlphaInsights
  • A/B Consulting
  • SGS Maine Pointe
  • Expert360
  • Graphite
  • Holker Watkin

I can't really speak to them, but this could get you started! (Really there are a million out there. Just dig around)

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Hello!

Usually, when people start as freelances, they leverage their older clients (e.g., they become freelance to cover a specific need, they don't start from nothing and try to get clients). 

Cheers, 

Clara

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Adam on Nov 15, 2022

Thanks for the answer I am more thinking of matchmakers such as The Barton Partnership or Comatch. Those have contacts with consultancies / corporates and place you at those when a need arises It would be useful to get the names of main agencies in both geographies
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Makeen Advisors reached out a while back and have an MEA focus. No insights on how it is to work with them though.

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