Iqbal Thalayad - Creating Tech Entrepreneurs Through Stories

About Me

I'm Muhammed Iqbal — a passionate Flutter developer, mentor, and storyteller with over 12 years of experience in technology. I'm on a mission to create 1000 tech entrepreneurs by teaching mobile app development using Flutter and AI through the power of storytelling.

Creator of Mess Book, a global expense-sharing app used by 40,000+ expats worldwide. From shared hosting to cloud infrastructure, I've navigated the challenges of scaling and monetizing a tech business.

I also developed community apps for my village, believing technology should serve everyone, everywhere. Beyond code, I share real stories of struggle, success, and the journey of turning ideas into profitable ventures.

My Expertise

Flutter Development

Cross-Platform Expert

Web Development

Modern & Responsive

AI Integration

Practical Applications

Tech Mentorship

Empowering Others

How I Can Help You

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Mentoring & Coaching

Transform from job seeker to entrepreneur. Learn Flutter, AI tools, and business strategies through personalized mentoring and real-world stories of success and failure.

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App Development

Full-stack Flutter development for iOS and Android. From MVP to scaling to 40K+ users. Clean architecture, cloud integration, and monetization strategies included.

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Web Development

Modern, responsive web applications using latest technologies. Perfect for startups and entrepreneurs looking to establish their digital presence.

My Works & Initiatives

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Mess Book

40,000+ Active Users Globally

A global expense-sharing app for expats. Enables real-time sync, group tracking, and smart budgeting. Monetized through ads and subscriptions, scaled from shared hosting to cloud infrastructure.

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Eazy Sale

Retail Simplified

A mobile platform bridging the gap between wholesalers and local retailers. Simplifies inventory, pricing, and order flow with real-time offers and distributor visibility.

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Community Apps

Tech for Local Impact

Apps developed for my village and nearby areas to share updates, connect neighbors, and digitize local services — boosting communication and engagement in rural spaces.

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Mentorship Program

Empowering 1000+ Tech Talents

I mentor aspiring developers online in Flutter, clean architecture, and app scaling. Focused on practical learning, AI tools, and business storytelling to build real-world skills.

Stories That Inspire

LinkedIn Post

How a Wedding Explains Backend, Frontend & APIs

Explained tech using a wedding: kitchen (backend) makes food, waiters (APIs) serve it, tables (frontend) display it. My accounting friend had an "aha!" moment remembering his own wedding.

Tech Education Storytelling Real-world Analogies

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Instagram Reel

From Zero to 40K Users: The Mess Book Journey

The complete behind-the-scenes story of building Mess Book from a simple idea to a global platform. Learn about the technical challenges, scaling decisions, and monetization strategies that actually worked.

Flutter Scaling Startup

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LinkedIn Post

The Day My Server Crashed with 1000 Concurrent Users

A dramatic story of how I learned the hard way about scaling infrastructure. The panic of downtime, emergency fixes, and the lessons that shaped my approach to cloud architecture.

DevOps Lessons Cloud

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Instagram Reel

Building Apps for My Village: Technology with Purpose

Why I chose to develop community apps for local impact. Stories of how technology can bridge gaps, connect communities, and create meaningful change at the grassroots level.

Community Impact Purpose

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LinkedIn Post

From Developer to Problem-Solver: My First Step into Entrepreneurship

How saying "yes" to an impossible ERPNext restoration challenge taught me the most valuable lesson in entrepreneurship: it's not just about technical skills, but about solving real business problems and delivering value against all odds.

ERPNext Problem Solving Success Story

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Instagram Reel

How to Use Mess Book: The Ultimate Expense Sharing App for Bachelors

A complete walkthrough of Mess Book - the ultimate expense sharing app designed specifically for bachelors sharing living spaces. See how it simplifies tracking shared expenses, splitting bills, and managing group finances.

Flutter App Demo Startup

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For students and non-technical founders: Learn app development and turn your ideas into reality with practical guidance

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What People Say

"Iqbal's mentoring changed my perspective. I went from job seeker to launching my own app. His stories and advice are invaluable."

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Shihas

Flutter Developer & Entrepreneur

"I'm thoroughly impressed with the Mess Book app! As an expat bachelor, it's been a game-changer for me and my roommates to track our expenses."

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Ashif

Mess Book User, Dubai

"Iqbal's storytelling makes Flutter concepts crystal clear. The real-world examples he provides are incredibly practical and helpful."

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Isham

Mobile Developer

"When my project's traffic spiked, I was lost—until Iqbal stepped in. Having faced the same with Mess Book's 40K users, he guided me through migration with insights from his journey."

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Rahul

Web Developer

"The community app Iqbal built for our area has truly brought everyone closer. It's amazing how technology can meaningfully strengthen local communities."

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Nazeeb

Community Leader

"His stories on Instagram and LinkedIn are not just entertaining - they're educational. Each post teaches something valuable about entrepreneurship and development."

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Kevin

Flutter Developer

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Whether you want to learn Flutter, scale your app, or transform from a developer to an entrepreneur, I'm here to help you with practical guidance and real stories from the trenches.

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