We help mission-driven teams fire up for success
Where purpose meets strategy
Do you lead a small team with mighty ambitions? Are outdated tools and inefficient processes slowing you down? Turn up the heat with Pepper Up, a digital consultancy that specializes in operationalizing mission-driven businesses.Let us sweat the tech stuff so you can refocus your time on changing the world.
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Whether you know exactly what you need or are looking for some initial guidance, book a free consultation to discuss your goals.
●◉ Services
Pepper Up offers a range of short- and mid-term engagements to give your business the boost you need to meet the future head-on. Below are some of the services an engagement might cover:
Discovery
Uncover fresh insights around areas that have been giving you trouble, and identify risks before they become problems. Through interviews and system audits, we'll provide a guided roadmap with targeted recommendations to help you chart your course forward.
Team Enablement
Align your teams around a shared understanding of how they'll need to work. Ensure they have the documentation and training they need to succeed. We'll conduct workshops, prepare materials, and set up regular check-ins so that everyone feels supported by the process.
Program Management
Manage the planning and delivery of your programs in a system tailored for you. Create standardized workflows for launching new services, and triage issues through automated processes so that the right people can jump in to lend their support when needed.
Sales & Marketing Operations
Convert casual interactions into revenue by aligning your marketing and sales processes. Develop a thoughtful and targeted communication plan, and keep things organized so your team has the information they need at their fingertips.
Platform Experience
We are a platform-agnostic consultancy ready to jump in and help — whether you are looking to set up your systems for the first time, or have legacy products that you need to clean up. We are happy to chat about what suite of tools might be right for you.That said, we have deep expertise in the Salesforce line of products. We work with all the major marketing automation platforms, such as Marketo, HubSpot, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud for B2B and B2C businesses.Our practical solutions are built to meet you where you are.
●◉ Clients
Pepper Up brings over 10 years of consulting experience in the CRM and marketing automation ecosystem across a diverse range of industries. Previous clients include nonprofits, B2B tech companies, and program providers in healthcare and education. We have:
● Configured a volunteer application process that seamlessly organized applications for the volunteer coordinator to review or reject
● Set up a system to enable care workers working in social services to track the needs and progress of their clients
● Launched a community portal to facilitate collaborative discussions and event organizing
● Created dynamic dashboards to empower leadership with the information they needed on program health and outcomes
We'll work well together if...
You are a dedicated leader who believes in the value of the work that you do. You seek tangible outcomes while understanding that digital transformation is an ongoing investment in people and processes...one that relies upon an empowered team. You have the vision; now you just need the right partner to help you realize it.
Proven Track Record of Success
“Deandra nailed it. Creating clear project plans and routine touch points, her Project Management skills and Salesforce expertise were on full display and all of our objectives were met at or ahead of schedule.”
“I’ve worked with a number of CRM and marketing automation consultants over the years, but none has taken the time to truly get to know our business — quickly and deeply — as Deandra. Becoming as ingrained as she did was no easy task given the highly custom nature of our system setups, but Deandra took it all in stride and was quick to provide value.”
●◉ About
Pepper Up was started by Deandra Tan in 2025 to respond more nimbly to the needs of businesses and nonprofits trying to find their footing in a fast-moving tech landscape. With over 10 years' experience in consulting, Deandra is passionate about aligning industry know-how to social-minded causes. A New York City native with a B.A. from Yale University, she now resides in the great state of Maryland just outside the nation's capital.
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Whether you know exactly what you need or are looking for some initial guidance, book your free consultation today to get started.