Christian Bjelland
About Christian Bjelland
Christian Bjelland is a founding team member and advisor at Hello Alfred, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in finance and business development, having held various roles at firms such as Lazard and TRIDENT, and is actively involved in advising early-stage companies.
Work at Hello Alfred
Christian Bjelland has been a member of the founding team and serves as an advisor at Hello Alfred since 2014. He has contributed to the development of a technology-powered operating platform that aims to transform residential real estate. His role involves strategic guidance and leveraging his expertise in growth marketing and corporate finance to enhance the company's offerings.
Experience at TRIDENT
Christian was a founding team member and head of business development at TRIDENT from 2018 to 2022. TRIDENT is a private equity firm that focuses on leveraging data and technology to invest in small businesses. The firm aims to provide equitable access to the American Dream, reflecting Christian's commitment to fostering growth in the business sector.
Career at Redesign Health
Since 2022, Christian has held the position of Managing Director, Capital Network & Global Development at Redesign Health. In this role, he is responsible for developing relationships with investors to support a portfolio of digital health and tech-enabled healthcare companies. His focus is on fostering growth and innovation within the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Christian Bjelland studied at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Studies from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from 2012 to 2014. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and social sciences.
Previous Work Experience
Christian has a diverse work history that includes roles at Lazard, where he served as an Analyst from 2010 to 2012 and as a Summer Analyst in 2009. He also worked as a Summer Associate at BoxGroup in 2014 and as an MBA Summer Intern at Scopely in 2013. Additionally, he served as an advisor at Workpop from 2014 to 2018, contributing to the growth of early-stage companies.