AfroTech Conference 2026
Pierre Whatley
Principal, FS Vector
Track Legacy Speaker, GovTech&Civic
Biography
Pierre Whatley is a Principal on FS Vector’s Advocacy team, recognized as one of The Hill's Top Lobbyists, helps bridge the gap between policymakers, regulators, and the financial services industry by educating stakeholders. Previously, Pierre served in both the House and Senate, first as a Professional Staff Member on the House Financial Services Committee under then-Chairwoman Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and later as Staff Director of the Senate Subcommittee on Financial Institutions & Consumer Protection and Senior Economic Policy Advisor for Sen. Raphael Warnock. In addition to his political work, he also owns a small trucking company.
Sessions
Policy, Power, and Wealth
Thu, Nov 5, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Track GovTech&Civic
Knowing how the rules around money are made gives you an advantage most people never develop. Pierre Whatley has spent his career inside those decisions at the Federal Reserve, the Senate Banking Committee, and on the campaign trail. This conversation breaks down how to access capital as an entrepreneur, what shifts in financial policy mean for your money and your business, and how to use that understanding to build wealth over the long term.
