Kate Karas

Kate Karas is an accomplished legal and business advisor with extensive experience in highly regulated industries. As the Founder of Trust Equation since October 2023, Kate offers strategic advisory and consulting services, focusing on growth, regulatory strategy, risk management, and product innovation. Kate holds advisory positions at multiple organizations, including Raftr, Norm AI, Ethos AI, and Nyca Partners, where contributions center on connecting innovative companies within the fintech sector. Notably, Kate served as General Counsel and Senior Advisor at Chime, where responsibilities included establishing legal and compliance frameworks. Previous roles include Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel at Lending Club, and key legal positions at SecondMarket, ProFounder, and Bingham McCutchen. Kate holds a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Pomona College.