The Product Impact Opportunity

How will your technology impact society?

Product Impact is our practice area dedicated to intentionally aligning the social impact of your products with your organization’s purpose, mission, and values. It enhances brand trust with customers and employees, drives revenue, and can be a powerful engine for innovation.

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Go Further, Together.

Wherever your company is in its journey, Platypus Advisors is your partner in thought and action. We help companies engage with the social sector, including nonprofits, educational institutions, public agencies, and other civil society groups, to maximize the positive impact of their products.

Example projects include:

  • Launching donation, sales, or combined programs for the social sector

  • Evaluating and optimizing existing programs

  • Integrating social impact into existing products

"Part of the reason we selected Platypus through our RFP is because of how well they dance in the space between profit and purpose. I know that's something that the team is always thinking about and holding central."

-Kathy Gu, Pinterest

Our Approach

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Discover

Gather context


Example Deliverables:

  • Size addressable market

  • User research & interviews

  • Benchmark peer programs

  • Stakeholder mapping

  • Engagement plan

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Dream

Uncover new possibilities


Example Deliverables:

  • Team workshops & brainstorm sessions

  • Map user journeys

  • Develop user personas

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Design

Co-create plans & roadmaps


Example Deliverables:

  • Develop product donation, pricing & support policies

  • Segment & position for the social sector

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Deploy

Turn strategy into action


Example Deliverables:

  • Align internal stakeholders

  • Implement strategy

Ready to align your products with purpose?

Let's get started.