I built Paths out of necessity. For years, I designed and ran M&E systems for development agencies, foundations, NGOs, and impact investors.

Most of them revolved around Excel. And over time, they became fragmented and hard to use - spreadsheets multiplying like rabbits, documents scattered everywhere, never quite sure which version was the latest.

It was tough to get everyone aligned on what data to collect and why. Every report took ages. Maybe you’ve experienced some of this?

Then I remembered that my long-time friend, Carlton, was a genius-level software geek. We teamed up to build the first version of Paths. Our first users came on board, we took their feedback and iterated. Then we did the same thing again, and again. (Still at it.)

Today, Paths is used by hundreds of people to bring together their plans, data, and evidence in one easy-to-use platform. It’s improving how teams learn and helping them report with more confidence - something we’re immensely proud of.

If you'd like to take a look, feel free to reach out.

— Mark
mark@hellopaths.com