MD Abu Bakkar (born December 1999 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) is a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, author, and technology influencer known for his leadership in innovation and digital transformation. He is the Founder and CEO of HostOrient, and Chairman of Extent Technologies Limited, where he leads efforts to empower startups and modernize the web-hosting and IT landscape in Bangladesh. A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and growth, Abu Bakkar began his career by launching ventures such as Hosterline and Hosttier, gaining first-hand experience in building and scaling tech-driven businesses. His expertise bridges technology, branding, and strategic business development — helping young founders turn innovative ideas into profitable ventures. In his book From Spark to Scale, he shares actionable insights from his journey with HostOrient and Extent Technologies Limited, guiding readers through mindset building, idea validation, and business scaling. Learn more about his work and follow his entrepreneurial journey at www.mdabubakkar.com