Partnering for Scale, Success and Social Impact









Navigating the Perennial Beta State

From Linear to Iterative
The traditional linear approach to program and product development has become obsolete. Today, organizations must continuously adapt and iterate to stay relevant.

Embracing the 'Beta' Mindset
StepBeta recognizes that organizations need to be in a perpetual state of beta, continuously improving and evolving their offerings.
Our Core Offerings: Driving Impact

Impact Consulting
Providing strategic guidance to achieve meaningful and lasting impact.

Program Design
Developing scalable programs that address complex challenges.

Action Research
Using research to inform program design and generate practical solutions.

Storytelling
Crafting compelling narratives to amplify impact and engage stakeholders.
Action-Oriented Research: Building Foundations
Real-World Problems
Solving real and dynamic challenges faced by organizations.
Participative Approach
Engaging stakeholders to ensure solutions are relevant and impactful.
Data Driven Insights
Collecting and analyzing data to inform decision making.
Iterative Process
Continuously refining programs and solutions based on data.
Pilot Projects and Systemic Changes
Implementing solutions through pilots and incremental changes.
Program Design: Tailored for Scale
Empathize
Understanding the needs and challenges of target populations.
Define
Clearly defining the program's objectives and target outcomes.
Ideate
Generating creative and innovative solutions to address the problem.
Prototype
Developing and testing prototypes of program interventions.
Testing
Evaluating the effectiveness of the program and making necessary adjustments.
Storytelling: Amplifying Impact
Additional Capabilities: Expanding Impact
Proposal Writing
Crafting persuasive proposals to secure funding and partnerships.
Curriculum Design
Developing effective training programs to build capacity and empower individuals.
Training
Delivering engaging and impactful training sessions to support program implementation.
Impact Assessment and Monitoring & Evaluation
Tracking program progress and measuring the impact of interventions.
Market Access Consulting
Providing guidance on navigating healthcare markets and accessing key resources.
Projects Delivered

Health
- Design and implementation of technology led models for scaling intervention on reduction of malnutrition with a focus on first 1000 days.
- Action research to streamline service delivery for the second largest health insurance scheme run by the Government of India.
- Market research to feed decision making for setting up a chain of micro dialysis centres in India.
- Health Policy and Systems Research for medical equipment management and maintenance, capacity development & gender inclusive skill development in engineers & technicians (international – Africa, South Asia, Central Asia)
- Supporting healthcare interventions in public sector – Market Access, Health Economics, Real-World Evidence Research, Impact investment for medical devices, biotechnology & digital health technology.
- Monitoring and Evaluations of long-term programs for Technical Education Support to Students and for digital and financial literacy programs.
- Impact Assessment of skill building & support classes for ensuring continuum of education, reduce drop-out rates and maintain employability in underprivileged population in urban areas.
- Communication process streamlining for an education collective of 16 organizations spread across 11 states in India.
- Planning CSR activities & roadmap for a US based organization working in business insurance.
- Design thinking and user behaviour research for uptake of a technology platform to enhance numeracy skills among students in the state of Orissa.

Education

Environment
- Designing communication strategy and roadmap for an organization working on wastewater management.
- Strategy and use case design for a green financing organization looking to expand sectoral footprint for enhanced impact.
- Multi-stakeholder assessment on perspectives on plastics to design program & communication campaigns for promoting ownership & awareness in circular economy for polymers.
- Impact Assessment of three projects for a foundation run by a NBFC in Himachal Pradesh & Tamil Nadu for Health, Education, Livelihoods & Environment.
- Program Design & Implementation to promote & integrate clean fuel usage practices in rural India – Uttar Pradesh.
- Information, Education & Communication for WASH & Waste Management in coastal villages in 3 locations from Western Coastline – Dahanu, Guhagar & Sindhudurg.
- Design and delivery of a comprehensive program on rural development through women empowerment Livelihood Assessment to map opportunities for adolescent girls in rural Rajasthan.
- Impact Assessment of technology led education programs for skill development in children, women & coding skills in college students to ensure employability.
- Content and training framework design for execution of training on digital and financial literacy across 47 aspirational districts.
- Case studies evaluating, documenting & supporting women led organizations & initiatives in & health, education & livelihoods across India.
- Design & delivery of program for rural development through women empowerment in Rajasthan.
- Impact Assessment for 3 programs of a grass-root level not for profit organization for education, health & livelihoods.

Livelihood
Testimonials
The StepBeta team is extremely responsive and collaborative in their approach. Their ability to become a part of the team and deliver quality sets them apart. Would Recommend them for any work related to research.
Refreshing approach to capacity building and community engagement is what we could witness in our work with StepBeta. Their understanding of communities, approach towards storytelling and the nature of resources generates confidence.
We witnessed user research and design thinking in action during our engagement with StepBeta. Their ability to generate insights and look at programs, processes with an objective and third party perspective helps. The team has a well rounded understanding of technology for development and adds immense value.
Who We Are

Abhijeet
- Abhijeet has 16+ years in social impact, blending tech, behaviour change and strategic execution.
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- He previously spent 8 years in corporate roles (automotive, mining, consulting). He advises NGOs and CSR teams on policy, guidelines, and operations. He mentors startups at IIT Kanpur and T-Hub, focusing on strategy, marketing, and growth. He holds degrees in engineering, management, and public policy.

Rupali
- Rupali, a Biomedical Engineer with an MPH in Health Policy & Finance, drives impactful public health projects.
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- Her expertise includes resource allocation, health systems strengthening, and healthcare technology management. She has consulted on Indian government health programs and led projects in Gambia. Rupali manages grants for innovative projects addressing infectious diseases.

Junesh
- Junesh has 17 years of experience in Livelihood & Microfinance sector. As a trainer, he has impacted
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- more than 8,000 individuals, focusing on entrepreneurship, employability and financial literacy. At Shram Sarathi, he led operations, oversaw expansion and managed teams. He has established two community-based women's SHG-based microfinance organizations.

Chandrika
- Chandrika, a development professional with 22 years of experience and an M.Clin.Psych.,
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- specializes in child and women's development. She has a strong track record in program design and implementation across organizations like Magic Bus and Apnalaya. Skilled in content creation and curriculum development, she is also a writer, stand-up comedian, and passionate advocate for collaborative impact.

Aditi
- Aditi has over a decade of experience in writing and publishing. She has worked with publishers like
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- Routledge (Taylor & Francis) and Sage Publications. A sociology (hons) from LSR, Delhi, and MA in psychology, she has worked as a counsellor at Salaam Baalak Trust and Fortis Hospital before joining publishing. A full-time mother and communications consultant, she recently published her debut poetry book.

Raghu
- Raghunandan Hegde brings nearly two decades of professional experience, including over 15 years in the
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- development sector. He has led M & E and Impact teams in multiple organisations. In Apnalaya, as the head of the Monitoring & Evaluation, Advocacy, Learning, and Technology team, he helped establish the vertical before scaling it to a five-member team.
Raghu also developed and implemented the organization’s Responsible Data Policy and led a tech-enabled transformation at one of India’s largest NGOs. His leadership in managing multiple technology partnerships has resulted in the successful digitization of several verticals.
- development sector. He has led M & E and Impact teams in multiple organisations. In Apnalaya, as the head of the Monitoring & Evaluation, Advocacy, Learning, and Technology team, he helped establish the vertical before scaling it to a five-member team.
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