Matthew Pierson

Matthew Pierson serves as Managing Director & Head of Defense and Security at Dunn Rush & Co. He is also an angel investor. He is also a Partner at 10X Venture Partners. Pierson brings with him ten years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, focused in the areas of defense, technology and advanced manufacturing. He has a special interest in New Hampshire-based companies and the needs of entrepreneurs who have invested their lives in their business. Prior to joining Dunn Rush, Pierson spent twenty years as a senior executive in technology-oriented businesses. He co-founded DTC Communications, growing it to $30 million in revenue before the company was acquired by Cobham for $48 million. He also co-founded JitterGram, which was acquired by the Meltwater Group in 2011. Pierson is passionate about both business and philanthropy. He is an active angel investor in the New England region, with investments in a dozen companies. He sits on the Board of Directors of Nanocomp Technologies, the nation's leading nano-materials company. He has helped to launch numerous technology initiatives, including the TechOut Start-up competition, the NH High Technology Council's Product of the Year competition, and the Entrepreneurs Foundation of New Hampshire. Pierson received his B.A. in Business Administration with majors in Marketing and Management from the University of Rhode Island.