Why do some institutions last for centuries while others collapse within a decade?
It's not luck. It's architecture.
Why Architecture, Not Management
Most institutional failures aren't caused by bad people or poor decisions. They're caused by structural misalignment—capital that operates on different timescales than the missions it serves.
We study why some institutions last for centuries while others collapse within decades. The difference is architecture.
Four questions. Clear answers.
The Mismatch That Breaks Institutions
Funding cycles are 10–100× shorter than mission cycles. This structural gap is why good organizations fail.
Funding Cycles
1–7 years
Mission Cycles
25–100+ years
Every time a funding cycle ends, institutions face potential collapse. Our research addresses this structural fragility.
The Research
Four problem areas. Each with frameworks, explainers, and practical tools.
Engage at Your Level
Serious research made accessible. Start wherever makes sense.
Organizations That Embody These Principles
We didn't help them. We're studying what made them work.
For Organizations Ready to Try Something Different
We apply these frameworks with partners—testing what works, building proof points together. If standard approaches haven't worked, let's talk.