Connecting purpose to possibility
At Dendrien, we provide the tools that enable others to decode their values, purpose, and aspirations. We partner with organizations and their leaders to ensure their strategy aligns with what truly matters. Our methods go beyond traditional organizational design. We provide deep insights into how individuals perceive their roles, engage with the company’s mission, and contribute to a thriving culture.
The result? Greater alignment across the organization - creating momentum that drives engagement, effectiveness, and sustainable impact.
Making leadership visible, organizational culture tangible, and strategy actionable
Organizations whose employees and missions are aligned experience:
Increased company and employee performance
Effective recruitment of top talent
Decreased turnover and lower onboarding costs
Higher internal and external corporate culture ratings
In today's competitive landscape, understanding your people on a deeper level is key. Dendrien provides that edge through our unique, science-first approach. We don't just follow trends; we build on the bedrock of proven academic research.
Our platform translates complex findings from renowned studies on motivation (Deci & Ryan), purpose (Pfund, Bronk et al.), and narrative psychology (Ward et al.) into practical, intuitive dashboard metrics. This isn't just theory – it's research operationalized.
Through our proprietary framework, Dendrien measures critical dimensions like value alignment (Resonance Index), reflective capacity (Reflection Depth), internal friction (Tension Quotient), and personal story integration (Narrative Cohesion). Each metric is rigorously mapped back to its scientific origins.
Choose a partner committed to evidence-based insights. Dendrien empowers your organization with validated tools to understand, engage, and develop your talent like never before.
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IDENTIFY
We partner with organizations and the leaders within them to identify your unique makeup and core principles
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GATHER
Using our proprietary approach, we gather insights about your stakeholder groups' values, purpose, and goals
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SHARE
Dendrien assists you in better understanding your broad population, as well as sharing insights for individuals
Meet Our CEO
Neal Murthy is the Founder and CEO of Dendrien, dedicated to transforming how organizations align with their stakeholders. With a 25-year journey spanning technology, academia, investment, and consulting, Neal has consistently focused on creating meaningful impact - helping leaders design organizations that thrive.
As a multi-exit founder, he has built companies that solve real problems. As a professor and mentor, he has shaped the next generation of leaders. As an investor and advisor, he has guided startups toward sustainable growth. His work in corporate innovation has helped companies reimagine their strategies for lasting success.
Neal’s expertise lies in harnessing intuition and creativity to drive organizational design and strategy. Beyond business, he supports multiple nonprofits across the US and globally, helping them maximize their mission-driven efforts. He holds undergraduate degrees in economics and mathematics (B.S.), graduate degrees in economics (M.S.), finance (M.S.), and an MBA - all of which he applies toward making a difference where it matters most.