Get $100 to share how your E-commerce brand uses AI
We're talking to E-commerce founders to understand how AI is impacting their business, what's working & what's not.
E-commerce founders from these teams have already joined our paid research calls.
Are you an E-commerce founder?
2026 Research Manifesto
We're mapping how E-commerce founders are using AI in 2026
The Research Company
2026 E-commerce AI Study
We're building the most up-to-date practical guide on how AI is impacting E-commerce businesses.
We're talking to E-commerce founders about what they've tried, what's actually working, what's overhyped, and how AI is changing their business.
Your perspective helps us understand the leaders seeing that shift firsthand.
- The Research Team
How it works
Getting started as a participant is simple and fast
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Check your matchSign up using your LinkedIn profile. We'll check whether you're a current founder, co-founder, or CEO of a qualifying E-commerce brand.
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Book your callOnce matched, you'll receive a link to book a 45-minute paid research call with our team.
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Get paid when the call is doneGet paid via PayPal, Zelle, Wise, Revolut, bank transfer, or gift card — right after the call.
Help us build the best guide for E-commerce founders.
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Who is TheResearchCompany?
TheResearchCompany is an independent research team studying how AI is changing E-commerce businesses. We run paid research conversations with founders and CEOs to understand what's actually changing.
Why are you paying people?
Because experienced E-commerce founders' perspectives are worth paying for. Qualified participants receive $100 after completing the 45-minute research call.
Who should apply?
Current founders, co-founders, or CEOs of US-based owned-brand E-commerce companies that sell primarily through their own website and currently use at least one AI product connected to that website.
What happens on the call?
We'll ask how AI is impacting your E-commerce business, which products and workflows are working, what isn't, and what you need next. It is a research conversation, not a sales call.
When and how do I get paid?
You get paid after completing the research call. We'll confirm payout details with you and send the $100 incentive using an available payout method.
Do I need LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the fastest way for us to verify fit. If we cannot verify your profile automatically, we'll ask for the missing details or review your submission manually.
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Your profile is a strong match for our E-commerce founder study. We'd love to hear from you — secure your spot before it fills up.
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In the meantime, refer E-commerce founders from your network and earn $25 for every completed study call. Refer as many as you’d like.
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