Marc Taverner, Bluesphere Solutions
Get to market faster, with the banks and regulators on side.
I help web3, digital asset and AI companies get to market faster, close the deals that matter and earn the trust of banks, regulators and institutions, so they can use new technology without losing control of what their business depends on.
Founding Executive Director of INATBA. Co founder and board member of XEROF.
What I do
Go to market and deals
I open markets and get the deals done that create momentum. That means the right buyers, the right partners and the first contracts that make the next ten easier.
Credibility with banks, regulators and institutions
I know the rooms where trust is decided, from Brussels to the Gulf to Swiss private banks. Most good products stall at the point where a bank, a regulator or a large customer has to say yes. That is where I spend my time.
Where value is moving
In AI, value is moving from the model to the harness: the knowledge, rules, tests and identity around a model. It is also moving to whoever can prove control to a regulator or auditor. I help companies position for that before their competitors do.
How I can help
Most clients start with a call or a Diagnostic. Some go on to a retainer or a board seat.
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Board and investment committee briefing
A focused session for your board or committee on stablecoins, tokenisation, governing AI agents or where value is moving in applied AI.
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Go to Market DiagnosticWhere most clients start
Two to three weeks to find the fastest route to revenue, with the fee credited against a retainer.
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Advisory board seat
Regular access to me, my network and an honest second opinion.
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Go to market and deal acceleration
Hands on help to open doors, shape the offer and close the deals that matter.
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Market entry lead
I lead your entry into the UK, the EU, Switzerland or the Gulf.
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Non-Executive Director
Independent challenge on strategy, risk and regulation.
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Chair
Leading the board through regulation, fundraising and scale.
How an engagement starts
A 20 minute call.
You tell me where you are trying to get to and what is in the way. I tell you honestly whether I can help.
A Diagnostic or a briefing.
For most companies the first piece of work is a two to three week Go to Market Diagnostic. For boards and investment committees it is usually a briefing.
The right ongoing role.
An advisory seat, a go to market retainer or a market entry lead, with the Diagnostic fee credited against it. Board appointments are agreed with your company directly.
“You have done an amazing job of transforming a fledgling start-up organization into a professional operation that is of real value not only to its members but to the entire blockchain space. And you have done it with your characteristic thoughtfulness, perseverance, and good humor.”
“Thanks for your tremendous contribution. You will be sorely missed, and things will not be the same without you.”
“You have professionalised the organisation, putting it on a firm foundation, provided focus, and ensured delivery. Without you, INATBA might not have made it, and would certainly not be where it is today.”
Who it is for
I work with web3, crypto, digital asset, stablecoin, tokenisation and fintech companies, and with AI governance, identity and sovereign AI firms entering Europe or the Gulf.
Clients usually call at a moment that matters:
- You have just raised and need revenue to follow.
- You are applying for a licence with the FCA, under MiCA, or with VARA or ADGM.
- You are entering the UK, the EU, Switzerland or the Gulf.
- You need your first bank, institutional partner or large customer to say yes.
- Your board wants an independent view before a big decision.
Market entry: UK, EU, Switzerland, Gulf
Advisory clients include Action Model, Tollring, Tenbeo, Lifestyle Wealth, BitFury and the European Commission (through INATBA and the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum).
Questions
What does Bluesphere Solutions do?
Bluesphere Solutions is the go to market and board advisory practice of Marc Taverner. It helps web3, digital asset, fintech and AI companies get to market faster, close the deals that matter and earn the trust of banks, regulators and institutions.
Who is Marc Taverner?
Marc Taverner is a go to market and board advisor based in London and working globally. He was founding Executive Director of INATBA from 2020 to 2022, is co founder and board member of XEROF, a regulated Swiss digital asset firm, and opened markets in 20+ countries for BitFury from 2013 to 2019.
Which companies does Marc work with?
Web3, crypto, digital asset, stablecoin, tokenisation and fintech companies, and AI governance, identity and sovereign AI firms entering Europe or the Gulf. Advisory clients include Action Model, Tollring, Tenbeo, Lifestyle Wealth, BitFury and the European Commission, through INATBA and the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum.
How does an engagement start?
With a 20 minute call. Most companies then commission a two to three week Go to Market Diagnostic, and boards usually start with a briefing. The Diagnostic fee is credited against any retainer that follows.
Is Marc available for Non-Executive Director and Chair roles?
Yes. He has capacity for further Chair, Non-Executive Director and advisory appointments, and no regulatory sanctions or director disqualifications. Board appointments are made by the company directly.
Which markets does Bluesphere help companies enter?
The UK, the European Union, Switzerland and the Gulf.
How quickly will I hear back?
Marc replies personally to every enquiry within one working day. You can also book a 20 minute call directly.
Tell me where you want to be in twelve months.
A short call is the quickest way to find out whether I can help. If I can't, I will usually know someone who can.
“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.” Dr Julie Maupin, former Chair of the Board, INATBA