Who we are.

Building in Web3 is hard.
We’re here to help you simplify the legal process.
As a trusted legaltech solutions provider and advisory founded in 2023, we bring deep crypto-native expertise dating back to 2017.

Our mission is to craft easy-to-understand yet comprehensive legal frameworks that support Web3 founders and investors through every stage of their project's development and implementation.

Empowering Web3 builders

We're battle-tested Web3 founders who understand the challenges and hurdles involved with navigating the complexities of the legal system as a crypto-native company. Our platform aims to enable founders through simplifying Web 3 specific administrative and legal tasks, freeing you to innovate and grow. We're not just a service; we're allies in your journey. Let GVRN tackle the regulatory maze while you build the future.

Meet the GVRN team

YK Pek

CEO/Co-founder

Formerly a biglaw restructuring lawyer, YK co-founded Kapex, an advisory and corporate services firm serving TradFi and crypto companies. He advises crypto projects, traders, funds, and DAOs on incorporation, structuring, fundraising, and crisis management. On Twitter, as 'wassielawyer,' he comments on crypto legal issues.

Tiff Kuek

COO/Co-founder

Co-founder of Kapex, specializes in advising companies on operations bridging TradFi services, for Web3 entrepreneurs. Before Kapex, Tiff worked in private equity, and headed a venture builder. She also spearheaded the Wassie Hotel pop-up and Coffee byWassies in Singapore.

Zech Ng

CTO

Zech is the Chief Technology Officer at GVRN. He has a wide range of experience running multiple other start ups across different industries such as gaming, ecommerce and fintech.

Ken

Head of Legal

Ken, Head of Legal at GVRN, is an experienced IP and tech lawyer with over 9 years of expertise and a crypto enthusiast since 2017. Formerly with a Big 4 law firm, BigTech, and TradFi, Ken has advised Web3 startups since 2022, focusing on IP, licensing, governance, and fundraising to help them navigate risks and succeed.

Norman Kwok

Full Stack Developer

Norman is a full stack developer at GVRN, driving the development of the product to ensure a seamless and fuss-free experience to meeting their back office needs. Prior to GVRN, he has been involved in several other startups, including DeFi, NFT and infrastructure related ventures.

Joslyn

Operations

Joslyn is the Operations Manager at GVRN, where she expertly manages client inquiries regarding incorporations across various jurisdictions, including Singapore, BVI, Cayman, Panama, and Delaware. With her strong organizational and communication, Joslyn ensures smooth operations and client satisfaction.

Kah Yong

Senior Full Stack Developer

Kah Yong is a full stack developer at GVRN. Fortunate to have tech and financial interest in early life and career to pave way for web3 era.

Shiyin

Product Manager

Shiyin is the Product Lead at GVRN, where she leads the product planning, roadmapping, and design for GVRN’s innovative legaltech solutions. Previously, she was working in Temasek-funded Web3 and blockchain companies, where she drove end-to-end product solutions in the verticals of verifiable credentials and NFT development.

Vigil

Head of Growth

As Head of Growth, Vigil leverages deep crypto expertise and a strong startup background to drive the adoption of our legal and tech solutions in Web3. As a seasoned market strategist, Vigil marries his unique market insights with a crypto-native approach to champion GVRN and support the development of the leading legal infrastructure layer for Web3.

Umi

Legal Associate

Umi, GVRN’s U.S. Partner, focuses on global blockchain regulation and compliance. Since joining Web3 in 2020, she has advised L2s, DeFi, GameFi, NFT projects, and DAOs on structuring, tokenomics, and fundraising. Umi, also a legal advisor at OCA, helps founders navigate SEC, CFTC, and Fincen regulations.

Leon

Marketing Manager

Role: The Marketing guy

Pronouns: De/Gen

Ex-web2 marketeer turned web3 attention farm00r

Passionate about BUIDLing cool shit

Ethan

UI/UX Designer

Ethan is a SaaSy UI/UX Designer who crafts sleek, intuitive SaaS platforms. He simplifies complex processes like onboarding and fundraising with scalable, user-friendly designs, always keeping things smart, efficient, and a bit SaaSy.

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