StepBeta Professional Services

Partnering for Scale, Success and Social Impact

StepBeta is a dynamic consulting firm helping organizations design and iterate impactful programs and products. We leverage action-oriented research, design thinking, and storytelling to guide organizations towards growth. Our team of experienced professionals across sectors and segments helps navigate the evolving landscape of program and product development.

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

1
Real-World Problems

Solving real and dynamic challenges faced by organizations.

2
Participative Approach

Engaging stakeholders to ensure solutions are relevant and impactful.

3
Data Driven Insights

Collecting and analyzing data to inform decision making.

4
Iterative Process

Continuously refining programs and solutions based on data.

5
Pilot Projects and Systemic Changes

Implementing solutions through pilots and incremental changes.

Program Design: Tailored for Scale

1
Empathize

Understanding the needs and challenges of target populations.

2
Define

Clearly defining the program's objectives and target outcomes.

3
Ideate

Generating creative and innovative solutions to address the problem.

4
Prototype

Developing and testing prototypes of program interventions.

5
Testing

Evaluating the effectiveness of the program and making necessary adjustments.

Storytelling: Amplifying Impact

Shape Narratives​

Articulating the program’s story in a compelling and engaging way.

Shape Narratives​

Articulating the program’s story in a compelling and engaging way.

Communication Assets​

Developing high-quality communication materials to reach stakeholders.

Communication Assets

Developing high-quality communication materials to reach stakeholders.

Audience Engagement

Engagement Creating content that resonates with target audiences and drives action.

Audience Engagement

Engagement Creating content that resonates with target audiences and drives action.

Measurable Outcomes

Tracking the impact of storytelling efforts on key metrics.

Measurable Outcomes

Tracking the impact of storytelling efforts on key metrics.

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

Health

Education

Education

Environment

Environment

Livelihood

Livelihood

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Who We Are​

Abhijeet

Abhijeet

  • Abhijeet has 16+ years in social impact, blending tech, behaviour change and strategic execution.
    • 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

  • Rupali, a Biomedical Engineer with an MPH in Health Policy & Finance, drives impactful public health projects.
    • 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

  • Junesh has 17 years of experience in Livelihood & Microfinance sector. As a trainer, he has impacted
    • 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.,
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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.

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