Governance Design & Operations

Governance systems that work in practice

We design governance frameworks for Web3 organizations and operate them end-to-end. Not the structure on paper — the execution that makes it hold.

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Proposal 12: Treasury Diversification
Passed
87.3% For2.4M VP cast
Proposal 15: Council of Delegates
Active
62.1% ForEnds in 3 days
Proposal 8: Marketing Budget Reallocation
Rejected
38.2% For1.6M VP cast
$10M+Annual budget managed
3 YearsFull lifecycle
End-to-EndDesign → Ops → Wind-down
AnimocaEcosystem backing
39Proposals processed
ConstitutionDesigned & ratified
$10M+Annual budget managed
3 YearsFull lifecycle
End-to-EndDesign → Ops → Wind-down
AnimocaEcosystem backing
39Proposals processed
ConstitutionDesigned & ratified
Who We Work With

Organizations at governance inflection points

Governance in transition or under stress

The current system isn't delivering. Decisions stall, accountability is unclear, or stakeholder engagement is declining. Time for a reset with experienced hands.

Governance redesign

New foundation or DAO ready to launch

The legal entity is set up and the token is live. Now you need a governance system built to last, not a template that breaks at scale.

Launch architecture

Governance exists but needs an operator

The framework is in place. The structure exists. But the day-to-day execution needs a dedicated team, not another admin shop.

Operations partner

Building something new and need a strategic partner

Venture design, commercial architecture, governance scoping, stakeholder strategy. Operating-partner-level thinking from the earliest stages.

Advisory
What We Do

From architecture to operations

Governance designed to be operated, and operated as designed.

01

Governance Design

Frameworks, decision-making processes, accountability structures, role definitions, treasury architecture.

Architecture
02

Governance Operations

Operational execution, stakeholder coordination, community facilitation, treasury oversight, reporting.

Execution
03

Fractional COO

Embedded operating leadership. Strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, accountability.

Leadership
04

Advisory

Venture design, commercial architecture, governance scoping, stakeholder strategy.

Strategy
How We Work

From first call to live governance

Diagnose

We assess your governance maturity, pain points, and context in a 30 minute discovery call.

Design

We architect the framework: governance structure, decision-making processes, accountability mechanisms, treasury architecture.

Deploy

We launch the system: governance platform, tooling, stakeholder onboarding, communication channels.

Operate

We run it: governance operations, treasury oversight, stakeholder coordination, reporting, continuous improvement.

Case Study — The Sandbox DAO

Designed, launched, operated, and wound down

We built The Sandbox DAO governance system from scratch and ran it for three years, managing a $10M annual budget through the full lifecycle.

  • Constitution and governance framework
  • Proposal workflow architecture
  • Voting power system design
  • Council elections and coordination
  • Treasury operations and transparency reporting
  • Structured wind-down when the mandate ended
sandboxdao.com / dashboard
Community
1,335
Votes Cast
14K+
Funds Distributed
$1.5M
Proposals Managed
39
forum.sandboxdao.com
Cyril FortéDAO Admin
Proposal 15 has entered the voting phase. The Council of Delegates proposal includes updated role definitions and a new fast-track workflow.
2h ago · 12 replies
Community Member
Thanks for the transparency report. The treasury breakdown was exactly what we needed.
4h ago · 3 replies
“Cyril has been instrumental in shaping the strategy of The Sandbox DAO from its initial conception. He defined all aspects of its governance, oversaw its setup, and successfully led its operations for more than two years.”
Sébastien Borget · Co-founder & COO, The Sandbox
“Cyril combines strong operational discipline with the ability to manage senior stakeholders effectively, and has a sharp talent for turning ambition into tangible results. He brings calm, clarity, and momentum when things get complex.”
Mathieu Nouzareth · Entrepreneur, CEO, Board Member
Cyril Forté
Founder

Cyril Forté

Before Web3, I spent a decade in enterprise operations at Allianz and HSBC — managing cross-functional teams and navigating the kind of complexity that breaks organizations without strong governance.

I’ve designed, launched, and operated one of the largest DAO governance systems in the space. I’ve been the one in the room making sure governance decisions actually get implemented.

PreviousAllianz
PreviousHSBC
Key EngagementThe Sandbox DAO
Based inParis, France

Let’s talk about your
governance challenge

Whether you’re launching, fixing, or scaling governance — a 30 minute call will tell us if there’s a fit.

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