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Shelby Pierson

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Senior Advisor – National Security at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

United States

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146 people in our graph share verified history with Shelby — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mitzi KrockoverunlockedShelby: together at Arizona State University (2026)
×4Shelby: together at Central Intelligence Agency
Shelby: together at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Shelby: together at Arizona State University

About

Former U.S. Intelligence Community leader (CIA, ODNI, NGA).

Experience

  1. Invicta Analytics, LLCFounder and Principalcurrent2025 — present
  2. The Cipher BriefNational Security Expertcurrent2026 — present
  3. Academy SecuritiesAdvisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. AllSource AnalysisBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. New Vista CapitalSenior Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  6. Arizona State UniversityProfessor of Practice- MA in International Relations and Leadership Programcurrent2026 — present
  7. LCWINSMember, Leadership Councilcurrent2025 — present
  8. The Roosevelt GroupSenior Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  9. Atlas Data ScienceSenior Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  10. Deep Water Point & AssociatesPrincipalcurrent2025 — present
  11. Central Intelligence AgencyRetired1999 — 2026
  12. Central Intelligence AgencyEntrance On Duty- Imagery Analyst1999 — 2024
  13. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDirector, Analysis Directorate2025NGA Campus, East
  14. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDeputy Associate Director for Operations2023 — 2025
  15. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDeputy Director, Source Operations and Management2021 — 2023
  16. Office of the Director of National IntelligenceNational Intelligence Manager Russia, Europe & Eurasia/ Election Threats Executive2016 — 2021
  17. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDirector, Mission Talent Alignment Program Office2015 — 2016
  18. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDirector, Office of Eurasia Africa2014 — 2015
  19. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDeputy Director, Office of Asia Americas2013 — 2014
  20. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyDivision Chief, Undergrounds, C4ISR & Cyber2013 — 2014
  21. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyChief/Supervisor- Technical Analysis Center (TAC) Denver2009 — 2012
  22. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencySenior Intelligence Officer- Denial & Deception2005 — 2012
  23. National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyImagery Analyst - Team Lead1999 — 2003
  24. University of Southern CaliforniaAssistant to the Director1997 — 1998

Skills & more

Technology Integration6National Security5

From Shelby's professional profile.

Colleagues at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Ben Story
Investor at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Brando Brandolini d'Adda
Investor at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Brett Sagan
General Partner at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Carole N. House
Former White House National Security Council Special Advisor; Former Chair, CFTC Technology Advisory Committee at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Chris Cassidy
NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Chuck Corcoran
Major General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Dan Hart
Former CEO Virgin Orbit at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Daniel Fata
Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shelby Pierson?
Former U.S. Intelligence Community leader (CIA, ODNI, NGA).
Where does Shelby Pierson work?
Shelby Pierson is Senior Advisor – National Security at NEW VISTA CAPITAL.
Where did Shelby Pierson go to school?
Shelby Pierson studied at Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (National Security Policy Studies); Lewis & Clark College (Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and National Security Studies).

Same school

Also attended Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education6

Bing ChenExecutive Office at Gold House VenturesJenn LynchManaging Director at Portland Seed FundMoazam KhanDirector at GTAN | Angel to Series A InvestmentsCarter PowersExecutive Officer at DimagiKomal DadlaniCo-founder at Lab 4UAlexander McGeeDirector and Chief Revenue Officer at Balcony Technology Group

Also attended Lewis & Clark College34

Arjan SchütteFounder & Managing Partner at Core Venture CapitalRebecca EngelHead of Platform at LegalTechMark DormanManaging Director at Endeavour CapitalDebbie ShannonExecutive Assistant at Endeavour CapitalChristian JaagBoard Member at CV VCKatie WrightInvestor at Vector Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Academy Securities3

Christopher PerkinsManaging Partner and President at CoinFundRick WaddellNDU, Fmr D NSC, Lt Gen. at New North VenturesRobert BondVice President, Private Equity at Ara Partners

Also worked at The Roosevelt Group3

Jenn ShortLieutenant General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALGeneral Mike HolmesAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURESAlex WagnerAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURES

Also worked at Central Intelligence Agency26

Juliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesCliff CoppersmithBoard Member at Maryland TEDCOAniqua BokhariLegal Counsel at Red Cell IncubationBrian CarbaughCo-Founder & CEO, Andesite; Senior Advisor, Cyber & National Security at Red Cell IncubationMarguerite BensonSenior Advisor at Audere CapitalMark McGovernPartner at Sands Capital Ventures

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Also worked at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency8

Joanne IshamSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsBarbara SuppleeExecutive Vice President, Army Navy Business Group at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)Letitia LongAdvisory Board at Blue Delta CapitalAnthony VinciManaging Director at Tracker CapitalRob AlbrittonManaging Director, Technology and Innovation at Enlightenment CapitalSteve TouwAdvisor, AI/Data/Cloud at Riverbend Capital

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