Advisory board seat
Last updated 23 October 2026
An advisory board seat gives a founder regular time with Marc Taverner, introductions across banks, regulators, investors and industry bodies where they help, and honest challenge on strategy, partnerships and regulation.
Founding Executive Director of INATBA and co founder and board member of XEROF, a regulated Swiss digital asset firm.
- Who it is for
- Founders who want a senior adviser on call, with a network across banks, regulators, investors and industry bodies.
- What you get
- Regular time with me, introductions where they help, and challenge on strategy, partnerships and regulation.
- Typical trigger
- Preparing for a raise, building a first institutional partnership, or strengthening an advisory board ahead of investor diligence.
- Outcome
- Better decisions, faster, and an adviser whose name helps in the rooms you need to get into.
“You have done an amazing job of transforming a fledgling start-up organization into a professional operation that is of real value … to the entire blockchain space.”
Questions
How often do we meet?
We agree the rhythm at the start, so you know what time you have each month and how to reach Marc in between.
Will Marc make introductions?
Yes, where they help. His network runs across banks, regulators, investors and industry bodies in the UK, Europe, Switzerland and the Gulf.
How is an advisory seat contracted?
Through Bluesphere Solutions Ltd, under an advisory agreement agreed at the start. Seats carry a cash fee, and equity can form part of the arrangement where it suits both sides.
Talk it through
A 20 minute call is the quickest way to see whether this is the right fit.
Founding Executive Director of INATBA and co founder and board member of XEROF, a regulated Swiss digital asset firm.