“A New Era of Human-Centered Innovation”
We start with one story — one voice— Jordan, the mother of River.
From this deeply human experience, the Existence Initiative emerges: a platform rooted in the power of qualitative research and the richness of the humanities.
We’re building more than technology — we’re animating the lived experience through co-created, evolving AI models that are shaped by real voices, real data, and real meaning. Our work bridges disciplines, connecting healthcare, education, and the humanities into a shared effort to understand, reflect, and transform.
Through intentional design and collaborative research, we aim to create tools that don’t just inform — they illuminate, connect, and evolve with the communities they serve.
Where empathy and innovation converge to redefine the future of medicine and humanity.
Building Tomorrow’s Compassionate Intelligence:
Rooted in Real Lives, Growing Through Collaboration, Enduring for Generations.
Now
Experience the beginning.
Explore our first AI model. It is grounded in rigorous qualitative research. Real human stories shape clinical learning in powerful new ways.
Next
See What’s Emerging
We’re designing ethically grounded, co-created AI tools that enhance—not replace—the work of qualitative researchers. Our models are built with transparency and rigor. They are developed with clear, documented parameters. This supports meaningful analysis and proper attribution in publication. This is research with integrity, powered by collaboration.
Future
Imagine what’s possible.
A visionary hub where faculty-led innovation meets transformative technology — uniting care, research, and education towards a humanistic future.