We Built Karen Because HOA Boards Deserve Better

Volunteer board members spend weekends chasing violations and face neighbor backlash for doing their job. Property managers can't scale without hiring. Developers struggle to establish enforcement culture.

Karen changes that.

The Problem

HOA boards are staffed by volunteers who never signed up to be compliance cops. They want thriving communities, not spreadsheets full of violations. But inconsistent enforcement creates legal risk, neighbor disputes, and burnt-out boards.

The Insight

Most violations don't need a hearing—they need a reminder. The problem isn't residents who refuse to comply; it's residents who forget, or don't realize they're violating a rule.

Manual enforcement fails because humans can't watch 200 homes 24/7, and when violations slip through, residents perceive favoritism.

The Solution

An AI assistant that watches continuously, reminds diplomatically, escalates intelligently, and documents everything.

  • ✓ Boards get consistency without micromanagement
  • ✓ Residents get friendly nudges before formal notices
  • ✓ Communities get compliance without drama

Why "Karen"?

The Name Is the Strategy

The "Karen" stereotype exists for a reason: enforcement is uncomfortable. Instead of running from that truth, we embrace it.

Karen is the board's assistant who handles complaints so board members don't have to be "Karens" themselves.

She's the lightning rod, the scapegoat, the bad guy—taking the heat so boards can stay neutral and neighbors can stay friendly.

"Blame the bot."

The provocative name IS the brand strategy: it signals exactly what Karen does (enforcement) while creating psychological distance between board members and unpopular decisions.

Residents don't resent their neighbor on the board. They roll their eyes at "Karen" and comply.

Our Mission

Empower HOA boards to build community, not chase paperwork.

Volunteer board members deserve tools that respect their time

Consistent enforcement protects communities from legal risk

Automation should enhance human judgment, not replace it

Board members shouldn't face personal backlash for enforcing community standards

Our Values

1. Transparency

No hidden fees. No dark patterns. No vendor lock-in.

You own your data. Export anytime. Cancel anytime. Simple pricing.

2. Human-Centric AI

Karen suggests. You decide.

Automation handles routine work. Humans make judgment calls. We build tools that augment boards, not replace them.

3. Community First

HOAs exist to build community, not enforce rules.

Enforcement is a means, not an end. Our goal: help boards spend less time on compliance, more time on community building.

4. Legal Protection as a Right

Every board deserves defensible documentation.

Consistent enforcement + complete audit trails shouldn't be a luxury. We build legal protection into every feature.

Built by People Who Understand HOAs

We're a small team of engineers, designers, and HOA veterans who believe boards deserve better tools. Our mission is to give volunteer boards the same operational excellence that enterprise property managers enjoy—without enterprise complexity or cost.

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