Seek adventure, innovate with purpose, and give with all your heart.
Whether you're seeking strategic guidance for your business, need help navigating capital markets, or looking for a keynote speaker to inspire your team, Pier Bjorklund offers a wealth of experience and actionable insights.
Global TED Speaker: Inspiring audiences with a powerful message of innovation, compassion, and fearless exploration.
Visionary Entrepreneur: Bringing decades of experience in business development, capital markets, and financial consulting to every project
Restructuring Specialist: Renown for helping companies overcome complex operating and regulatory challenges.
About Me
Pier S. Bjorklund is a seasoned entrepreneur, business advisor, and modern explorer with over 25 years of experience leading ventures across capital markets, e-commerce, and emerging technologies. Known for turning vision into enterprise, he has overseen transactions exceeding $500 million and led marketing campaigns for artists whose combined sales top $1 billion.
Pier is recognized as a trusted turnaround specialist and purpose-driven leader, having built and advised companies across finance, healthcare, entertainment, technology, hospitality, and retail. His approach blends innovation, ethical business practices, and long-term impact.
A passionate philanthropist, Pier supports initiatives in education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. His community work has earned him honors such as the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Inner Circle Award.
Driven by curiosity and a global mindset, Pier has explored destinations from Iceland’s glaciers to China’s Great Wall. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Palm Beach International Film Festival and was a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Pier’s guiding philosophy “Seek adventure, innovate with purpose, and give with all your heart” reflects his mission to inspire others, challenge limits, and build a legacy of meaningful impact.
Business Leadership
Proven Track Record: Over 25 years of guiding companies through growth, restructuring, and strategic development across sectors including aviation, entertainment, finance, hospitality , technology, and more.
Innovator & Entrepreneur: Launched pioneering products like one of the first prepaid debit cards for the unbanked Latino market and created one of the first web development companies for the music industry.
Strategic Expertise
Capital Markets & Fundraising: Expertise in advising companies on navigating capital markets, fundraising efforts, and driving business development.
Cross-Industry Success: Deep experience in advertising, e-commerce, operational compliance, and creating consumer loyalty programs across various industries.
A True Modern Entrepreneur
Pioneering Spirit: From becoming a corporate jet pilot at 19 to leading successful ventures in financial services, entertainment and technology, Pier's drive for discovery and innovation is unparalleled.
Creative Problem Solver: Known for his innovative mindset and ability to tackle complex business challenges with creativity and practicality.
Offered Services
Pier S. Bjorklund is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Birch First Strategic Advisors LLC, a consultancy firm that supports startups and emerging growth companies across both private and public sectors. The firm provides focused growth strategies, staged financing, and management controls to help businesses thrive.
Core Specialties:
Asset Management:
Managing investments and assets from the firm's owned and related portfolio.
Capital Finance:
Advising on fundraising strategies through Regulation A+, CF, D and S offerings.
Business Consultancy:
Delivering tailored business strategy
and management solutions.
Marketing Services:
Offering data-driven marketing to achieve targeted business outcomes.
Current Projects
Pretio Mining Group Inc.
Real Assets. Tokenized Mining. Decentralized Yield.
Pretio Mining Group Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiary Pretio DeFi Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, are redefining the precious metals industry by pairing responsible extraction of gold, silver, and other noble metals with decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies. By leveraging blockchain technology, the Pretio ecosystem enhances liquidity, ensures traceability, and expands market access and yield generation. This innovative model lowers investment barriers while promoting sustainability, transparency, and financial inclusion.
Learn more at pretiomining.com and the Pretio ecosystem at pretio.io
Impact Media Group Inc.
Elevating Influence, Amplifying Good.
IMPACT Media Productions Group Inc. (dba IMPACT Media Group Inc.) creates bold, purpose-driven content across film, television, podcasts, live events, and products. We blend award-winning storytelling with technology and philanthropy to inspire and mobilize the next generation of changemakers.
Focused on Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha, we’re redefining media as a force for good. Guided by our mission “Doing Good While Doing Good” we unite creativity, transparency, and impact to shape culture and drive meaningful change.
Learn more at impactmediagroup.io
Blue Catch Seafood Inc.
Sustainable Seafood from Ocean-to-Table
Blue Catch Seafood Group, Inc. is a vertically integrated sustainable seafood company committed to responsible wild-caught harvesting through our subsidiary, Island Catch Fisheries, and premium U.S. distribution via our brand, PelaBlue Seafood. We’re addressing critical industry issues such as illegal fishing, mislabeling, and poor-quality imports by adhering to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards or equivalent sustainability protocols.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, traceable seafood while preserving marine ecosystems and supporting ethical practices across the supply chain. Sustainability at Blue Catch means sourcing from healthy stocks, reducing environmental impact, and operating with transparency and accountability to help shape a better future for our oceans and our food systems.
Learn more at bluecatchseafood.com, islandcatchseafood.com and pelablue.com.
Cantific Biosciences Inc.
Cannabinoid-Based Medicinal Therapies
Cantific Biosciences Inc. is a life sciences company advancing endocannabinoid science to develop personalized cannabis-based therapies for conditions such as chronic pain, neurological disorders, mental health, immune issues, and sleep disorders. Using DNA testing, biomarkers, and innovative delivery methods, our goal is to integrate tailored cannabinoid treatments into mainstream healthcare. Backed by clinical research and partnerships, we follow FDA guidelines to ensure safe, effective, and measurable outcomes. Cantific is committed to leading in precision cannabinoid medicine to promote long-term well-being.
Learn more at cantific.com
Media
Pier S. Bjorklund shares insights on business, innovation, leadership, and sustainability through TV appearances, podcasts, publications, and public speaking. He engages audiences as a guest on podcasts, contributes his expertise and experiences to various media projects, and delivers keynotes and panels at conferences and events. Across these platforms, Pier fosters dialogue on entrepreneurship, finance, technology, and sustainable solutions.
Public Speaking
TEDxCoral Springs
x = independently organized TED event
Theme: Uncharted Horizons
September 19, 2024
Miami, Florida
How Your Spare Change Could Buy You Gold:
Investments in Real World Assets
with Pier Bjorklund
at TEDxCoralSprings
