Andrew Bustamante

Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated US Air Force combat veteran, and graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. His military career began as an officer in the Air Force, where he worked in nuclear ICBM operations before being recruited into the CIA's National Clandestine Service. Over seven years, he served in sensitive covert roles, including as a Staff Operations Officer and Case Manager in high-stakes operations targeting adversaries like China, handling mission planning, coordination, and logistical support across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Transitioning to the private sector, Bustamante advised Fortune 10 companies such as CVS Health, rising rapidly through six promotions in six years by applying CIA tradecraft to corporate strategy, human operations, and influence. In 2017, he co-founded EverydaySpy with his wife, Jihi Bustamante, another former CIA officer, creating a global training platform that adapts espionage skills for business leadership, sales, decision-making, and personal growth. He hosts the EverydaySpy Podcast, which reached iTunes Top 100, and serves as a sought-after speaker and media expert on security, intelligence, and spycraft.

Bustamante is a thought leader in applying intelligence principles to everyday challenges, with media appearances on platforms like the Lex Fridman Podcast, The Diary of a CEO, FOX, ABC, NBC, Forbes, History Channel, and Discovery Channel. In 2025, he co-authored the memoir Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America's New Spy War, offering unprecedented insights into modern spycraft and his experiences as part of a 'tandem couple' of CIA operatives.