Per Jirstrand has an extensive work experience spanning from 2001 to the present. In 2019, they became the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue & Product Officer of DIRO – Internet Original Documents, Inc., a company that solves the problem of fake documents and stolen IDs online. In 2018, they founded and became the CEO of Block5 Ventures, a strategic partner to fast growing enterprises and early stage startups leveraging blockchain technologies. In 2016, they co-founded SilverMotion, Inc., a media company that develops mobile games and apps. In 2013, they co-founded Rchery, a smarter wallet that rewards people with real money when they receive promotions directly to their phone. From 2001 to 2010, they worked at Deloitte, where they held various roles such as Associate Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Senior Consultant, and Consultant. Per also served as the Chairman of the Young Professionals Committee at the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. from 2010.
Per Jirstrand attended North East Scotland College in 1997, where they earned an English Language degree. In 1996-1997, they attended The Swedish Armed Forces, earning a Second Lieutenant degree in Military and Strategic Leadership. From 1998-2001, they attended Kristianstad University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Industrial Engineering. In 2004, they attended INSEAD, earning a Young Managers Program (mini-MBA) in Management.
August, 2019 - present