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 an accomplished entrepreneur, seasoned business advisor, and modern explorer with over 25 years of experience leading ventures across diverse industries. From navigating the complexities of capital markets to developing innovative e-commerce platforms, Pier’s expertise lies in transforming ideas into thriving enterprises. A trusted turnaround specialist, he has led transactions exceeding $500 million in total and managed marketing campaigns for entertainers whose combined sales top $1 billion.
Pier’s entrepreneurial journey reflects a commitment to sustainability, creativity, and purpose-driven growth. He has successfully guided businesses across finance, healthcare, technology, entertainment, hospitality, and retail, all while maintaining ethical practices and building long-term impact. His work emphasizes not only business success but also meaningful contributions to the communities he serves.
At the heart of Pier’s endeavors is his passion for philanthropy. He actively supports initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. His dedication to giving back has earned him prestigious honors, including the Orlando Business Journal's 40 under 40 Award and the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Inner Circle Award.
Beyond business, Pier’s insatiable curiosity and love for exploration have taken him from the glaciers of Iceland to the Great Wall of China, deepening his understanding of history and humanity. He has served on the Palm Beach International Film Festival’s Board of Directors and was a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Whether in business or life, Pier lives by the motto: “Seek adventure, innovate with purpose, and give with all your heart.” This philosophy reflects his ongoing mission to inspire others, push boundaries, and leave a lasting impact on the world.
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. /
Pretio DeFi Solutions LLC
Pretio Mining Group Inc. is a precious metals development and technology company redefining mining through innovation. With deep expertise in business, finance, and technology, we enhance efficiency and unlock new financial opportunities.
Our mission is to leverage AI, blockchain, and DeFi to streamline operations, optimize financial management, and offer secure, transparent investment platforms.
We aim to lead a new era of sustainable, tech-driven mining that balances profitability with environmental responsibility. Through tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), we provide a transparent way to access gold’s stability and blockchain’s potential.
Learn more at pretio.io
For more information, please email us at info@pretiomining.com
Blue Catch Seafood Inc.
Blue Catch Seafood Group, Inc. is a vertically integrated sustainable seafood company focused on responsible wild-caught production through our fishing subsidiary, Island Catch Fisheries, and the distribution of sustainable, traceable seafood in the U.S. through our premium brand, PelaBlue Seafood.
We believe in transforming the seafood industry through accountability and transparency, addressing issues like poor-quality fish, illegal fishing, and widespread mislabeling. Our operations and partnerships adhere to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards or equivalent sustainable practices, ensuring our products protect marine ecosystems.
At Blue Catch, sustainability means fishing from healthy stocks, minimizing environmental impact, and operating under effective, responsible management. Our mission is to deliver the highest-quality seafood while building trust and promoting ethical, sustainable food systems for future generations.
Learn more at bluecatchseafood.com
Cantific Biosciences Inc.
Cantific Biosciences Inc. is a life sciences company focused on advancing endocannabinoid sciences to develop personalized cannabis and cannabinoid-based therapies. Our planned therapies aim to address complex health conditions, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Our focus includes chronic pain, neurological disorders, mental health challenges, immune modulation, and sleep disorders, with the goal of integrating cannabinoid-based treatments into mainstream healthcare. Leveraging the principles of personalized medicine, we plan to provide tailored therapies to individual needs through comprehensive DNA testing, blood labs, genetic profiling, biomarkers, and innovative delivery methods.
Our research and development will be backed by robust R&D and clinical trials, ensuring safe, effective treatments with measurable outcomes. We will collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions and adhere to FDA compound pharmacy guidelines, pursuing FDA approvals as required to align our therapies with healthcare standards.
Cantific aims to become a leader in endocannabinoid-based precision medicine, empowering individuals with science-backed therapies that promote lasting 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
