40+ Years Turning Vision into Victory
With over 40 years of experience, Craig Pickering has founded, led, and exited multiple companies, building ventures worth $2.5B and generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue.
Ventures Evolved
In 1996, Craig co-founded a fast-growing internet technology company acquired by the largest U.S. telecommunications firm in a $1.4 billion deal (Inflation-adjusted).
Building and Business
Craig also co-developed Parkway Crossing, the largest privately owned student housing project in the western U.S. at the time, and founded C&D Food Group with multiple franchised restaurants.
Blockchain
In 2011, Craig co-founded ARIIX International, growing it globally before its $300 million sale in 2021. He later led a major bitcoin mining operation and now advances blockchain with Cirrus Networks and Gnodi Blockchain.
“Opportunities don’t wait, recognize them early, act with conviction, and build with purpose”
The right vision, pursued at the right time, can create lasting impact and value.
Latest Posts
Follow Craig Pickering’s journey through entrepreneurship, blockchain innovation, and global business.
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The Tide Has Turned: Institutions Embrace Web3 as DOJ Protects Developers
The shift is undeniable. In the U.S., institutions and regulators are moving fast — and for those of us building SaaS products integrated with Web3 and the Gnodi Blockchain, the timing couldn’t be better. DOJ Protects Web3 Developers A landmark announcement: the Department of Justice confirmed it will no longer target developers simply for writing…
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Cirrus Networks’ Craig Pickering on the Creation of a US Crypto Treasury Company
A new development is underway that combines politics, finance, and digital assets. Trump Media and Technology Group and Crypto.com have announced plans to launch a company in the United States that will act as a treasury, and the assets in that treasury are the Cronos (CRO) token. The move is unusual because it brings together…
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Cultural Capital: Why Understanding History, Art, and Design Gives Tech Leaders an Edge
As the founder of Cirrus Networks, I know that when people think about blockchain leadership, they usually picture deep technical skills, sharp business instincts, and an ability to navigate regulations. While these are important, there is another quality that often separates good leaders from great ones: cultural capital. This means having an understanding of history,…