Become a Regional Guardian
Keepers are volunteer community leaders who steward regional cenotapheries. They moderate content, verify founder stories, organize local events, and help build the infrastructure for organizational medicine in their region.
Stewards of Regional Communities
Keepers are the backbone of SOIL's global network. They ensure every cenotaphery maintains quality, every founder feels welcomed, and every region has a trusted community leader.
Moderate Cenotaphs
Review and approve new cenotaphs, ensuring quality and authenticity of organizational stories in your region.
Verify Stories
Conduct verification spot checks to maintain the integrity of the data and build trust in the community.
Engage Community
Respond to community questions, welcome new founders, and foster meaningful connections between members.
Organize Events
Host local meetups and facilitate Day of the Dead Venture celebrations in your region.
Why Become a Keeper
Being a Keeper is a volunteer commitment to community building and scientific progress. It's for those who believe in the mission and want to lead its growth in their region.
Community Leadership
Become a recognized leader in your local startup ecosystem. Shape how founders in your region connect, share, and learn from each other.
Mission Impact
Help build the foundation for a new scientific discipline. Your work directly contributes to understanding why organizations succeed or fail.
Recognition
Earn Respects for your contributions, receive Keeper badges, and be acknowledged as a founding guardian of your regional cenotaphery.
Global Network
Connect with founders, researchers, and fellow Keepers worldwide. Be part of a community building something meaningful together.
The Keeper Path
Becoming a Keeper is a journey of growing responsibility and impact. Each stage builds on the previous, ensuring you're prepared to lead your community.
Applicant
Submit your application with your connection to the local startup ecosystem and your motivation to contribute.
Apprentice
Work under the guidance of a Senior Keeper or the SOIL team. Learn moderation, verification, and community management.
Full Keeper
Full responsibility for your regional cenotaphery. Moderate content, verify stories, organize events, and grow the community.
Senior Keeper
Mentor new Keepers, coordinate across multiple regions, and advise on platform direction. A recognition of exceptional contribution.
Keeper Requirements
We're looking for volunteers who are connected to their local startup ecosystem and committed to building something meaningful. No prior experience with SOIL is required - just passion for the mission.
- Connection to your local startup or business community
- Time commitment: a few hours per week for moderation and community
- Willingness to learn and grow with the platform
- Commitment to SOIL's mission and values
- Good communication skills in English (local language is a plus)
Pioneer Keepers Wanted
We're building our initial network of Keepers. Join now to be a founding guardian of your regional cenotaphery.
Priority regions:
Building the Network
SOIL is in its early stages, and we're actively recruiting our first generation of Keepers. This is a unique opportunity to shape how the platform grows in your region from the very beginning.
Apply to Become a Keeper
Ready to lead your regional community? Send us an email with a bit about yourself and why you want to be a Keeper.
Include in your application:
- •Your name and location (city/country)
- •Your connection to the local startup/business ecosystem
- •Why you want to become a Keeper
- •How much time you can dedicate weekly
- •Links to your LinkedIn or relevant profiles (optional)
We review applications weekly and will respond within 1-2 weeks.