Advancing Organizations Theory with the Power of Community and AI
Join a pioneering research initiative transforming how we understand organizations. Your experience becomes part of a growing body of knowledge that will help future generations of founders navigate their journeys with greater insight.
Three Pillars of Change
Scientific Rigor
We apply systematic, evidence-based methodology to data collection and analysis. From structured interviews to emerging patterns, we let the data speak — no preconceptions, no shortcuts.
Founder Healing
Providing founders with closure and dignity after the end of their ventures. Through structured storytelling, we transform painful experiences into meaningful contributions.
Respect
Entrepreneurs are undervalued by society despite their sacrifices and contributions. We work to restore the recognition they deserve — from communities, institutions, and governments.
Systematic approach to organization research at scale
SOIL is building the world's first systematic database of organizational autopsies. We capture comprehensive data from founders who've closed their ventures — not to judge, but to learn.
Our proprietary Interview Framework guides founders through a structured reflection process across 6 modules: organizational mapping, financial analysis, timeline of events, environmental factors, founder context, and meaning-making narrative. Each module extracts actionable insights while providing therapeutic closure.
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Data Collection
Our Interview Framework captures comprehensive organizational data through 6 structured modules — from functional mapping to founder narrative.
Anonymization
Privacy by default. All sensitive information is protected, ensuring safe participation for every contributor.
Pattern Emergence
Framework-agnostic analysis lets the data speak. We avoid imposing theories, allowing patterns to emerge naturally.
Open Research
Anonymized datasets available to researchers worldwide, enabling collaborative advancement of organizational science.
Machine Learning
Building specialized AI models trained on organizational data for future diagnostic and analytical tools.
Collaborating with leading research institutions worldwide
The Heart of SOIL: building together
Our success is measured by the strength of our community. Together, we transform individual efforts into collective wisdom that benefits future generations.
Sharing my story with SOIL was unexpectedly healing. The interview framework helped me see patterns I had missed while living through the chaos. This isn't just data collection — it's a form of closure.
- Sarah Chen, Former CEO, TechStart Inc.Hear what founders say about sharing their story
Our Projects
Research Center
Academic research, data analysis, and publication of findings.
Cenotaphery
Digital memorials honoring organizations and preserving their stories.
Diagnostics Center
Tools for organizational health assessment and early warning systems.
Join the Movement
For Founders
Coin your story and transform your experience into knowledge that helps others. Become a volunteer, mentor, or community keeper.
For Business Community
Support groundbreaking research, join our advisory board, or sponsor initiatives that advance organizational science and help future founders.
For Researchers
Access anonymized datasets, collaborate on publications, and join our research network. We welcome partnerships with academic institutions worldwide.