Our Services
Independent Directorships
We provide qualified, independent, non-executive directors to entities in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI) and other key jurisdictions.
Advisory and Consultancy Services
We provide advisory and consultancy services for both short and long-term mandates, managing legal, regulatory and tax workflows while aligning cross-functional strategies and key milestones. We bridge gaps across jurisdictions, complementing, not duplicating, the role of your external counsel. We ensure deadlines are met and foster efficient and cohesive communication across various advisors. Whether launching a new initiative or scaling a platform, we help you navigate the complexities of the digital asset landscape with precision and confidence.
Supervisor
We act as independent supervisors to foundation companies, providing principled oversight, strategic clarity and a critical level of oversight to the board of directors. Our role is to ensure that governance functions with integrity.
Governance
We work with Web3 organisations to design and build governance structures that meet legal standards while preserving decentralisation. Our team serves as chairpersons and contributors on councils and committees, focused on upholding the project’s mission and values.
Execution Design & Leadership Services
We equip founders and leadership teams with the structure, insight and behavioral infrastructure needed to turn vision into velocity. Acting as a strategic quarterback, we align priorities, streamline execution, and build the human systems that power your protocol. From DAO governance to global team alignment post-raise, we ensure your operations move with rhythm, accountability and clarity in the face of fast-paced growth. We help you upgrade the humanware to match your tech. The result? Operational clarity, measurable progress, and increased investor confidence-at any stage of your project’s life cycle.
Our Leadership
We build Ecos not Egos
Carolyn Kelly & Fiona Brennan
Co-founders & Directors
Meet the Team
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![Fiona is a co-founder and director at Cara. She provides independent directorship services and strategic advice to foundation companies / DAOs, VASPs, and OpCo’s with a Web3 strategy.]()
Fiona Brennan
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![Carolyn is a co-founder and director at Cara. Carolyn is a leading legal expert on Cayman Islands foundation company structures, DAO governance and token launches. In her former role as a leading lawyer in the Fintech team at Walkers, Carolyn advised]()
Carolyn Kelly
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![Since 2019, Karen has been at the forefront of the Web3 and blockchain industry, most recently as the former CEO of Cartan and currently as an independent director and supervisor for a number of foundation companies.]()
Karen Kersey
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Mike Hurn
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Victoria Ashby
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Scott Harrison
What is Next-Gen Governance,
why it matters and how we apply it:
A New Approach to Leadership
We value collaboration over control, clarity over chaos, and long-term thinking over short-term hype. Our decisions are focused on scalable and sustainable growth.
Natives not Tourists
We understand the ecosystem because we helped to build it. We were early contributors to the infrastructure and community that define this space today. From protocol launches to policy forums, our team has been on the front lines, not just observing but shaping the evolution of the industry.
Practical Compliance
Our experienced team of professionals blend institutional discipline with a Next-Gen mindset. We do not focus on simply ticking boxes, our approach is contextual, and aligned with your project’s evolving needs. We translate complex regulatory expectations into actionable strategies.
Stewardship
We prioritise the long-term health of your protocol, investors and its community. We plan with clear milestones and foster a culture of trust and transparency.
Independence
We operate with accountability, bringing independent governance to boards and committees. Our approach enables impartial oversight of management decisions, bringing greater protection to stakeholders and helping to prevent issues before they escalate.
Conclusion
Next-Gen Governance is more than a model, it’s a movement centered in strategic foresight, applied integrity, with focused consideration on the long-term health of projects. Cara was founded on these principles.
We are here to redefine what governance can be; bold in thinking, grounded in ethics and aligned with the decentralised future of Web3.
Key Jurisdictions
The Cayman Islands
The British Virgin Islands (BVI)
Switzerland (Coming Soon)