Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA Intelligence Officer and decorated US Air Force combat veteran with deep expertise in espionage, human intelligence, and high-stakes operations. After graduating with honours from the US Air Force Academy, he began his career as an Officer-in-Residence, a leadership role that set the tone for his work in hostile environments and global conflict zones. He later rose to Officer in Charge before joining the CIA, where he led covert missions, built expertise in human behaviour, counterintelligence, and negotiation under pressure.
Following his distinguished government service, Andrew transitioned into corporate consulting, advising Fortune 10 companies and high-performing teams around the world. Today, he is a trusted voice in strategic leadership, decision-making, and influence. Andrew is the cofounder of EverydaySpy, a one-of-a-kind global training platform he built with his wife, Jihi Bustamante. Together, they left the CIA to pursue a new mission: building their family and their company. EverydaySpy teaches spy-inspired tools for business, leadership, and personal growth.
He is the host of the EverydaySpy Podcast, which reached the iTunes Top 100, and has been featured across major platforms including The Diary of a CEO, Lex Fridman Podcast, FOX, ABC, NBC, Forbes, the History Channel, and the Discovery Channel. He has also co-authored the book Shadow Cell. A regular speaker at corporate events, government forums, and academic institutions, Andrew blends real-world experience with psychological depth and a storyteller’s gift. His keynotes are known for their humour, clarity, and inspiration. He’s a perfect fit for keynote engagements, sales strategy workshops, and leadership development. Hire Andrew Bustamante via the Champions Speakers Agency today.
Andrew Bustamante's official speaking topics are listed below:
Business Lessons from Terrorists: Turning Individual Ability Into Business Agility
This session reveals how United States Intelligence Agencies learned powerful new communication, leadership and security methods from foreign extremists. Discover how individual action, smart networks, and flexible systems can increase your business resilience in high-risk environments.
Directing Human Behavior to Drive Predictable Outcomes
This session explores how human energy can be measured, directed, and optimized for conversions in marketing and sales. Learn CIA-inspired tactics to control perception, build presence, and unlock uncommon success through bioenergetics.
The Spycraft Secret to Increasing Sales
This session teaches specific spycraft methods to cultivate leads into converting sales quickly and at scale. Using CIA's Sensemaking process, you’ll learn to decode behavior, build trust fast, and close deals with scientific precision.
Risk Prism
This session introduces the RiskPrism—an elite US Intelligence risk management framework born from National Security failures in the last 20 years. Learn how to manage risk, protect operations, and drive business success with military-grade clarity and control.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“I love his teaching because it’s different and from real world applications.” - Ed Mylett
“Andrew was absolutely phenomenal! He has such fresh content and presented in an entertaining yet professional way.” - G7 Marketing
- 2025 - Co-Author of 'Shadow Cell'
- 2020 - Podcast Host of EverydaySpy
- 2017 - Founder of EverydaySpy
- 2014 - Senior Advisor, CVS Health
- 2007 - CIA Field Officer Covert operations across Asia, Middle East, and Europe
- 2005 - Officer in Charge, United States Air Force
- 2004 - Junior Officer, United States Air Force
- 2003 - Officer-in-Residence, United States Air Force
How to hire Andrew Bustamante
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Andrew Bustamante for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do NOT accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
