Avant / StoicLane

Chicago, United States

Nigel Morris,Jamie Loving

Al Goldstein is a serial entrepreneur transforming fintech and real estate through technology. As Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Avant (est. 2013), he leads a platform that uses AI and data analytics to provide financial solutions for middle-income Americans. Avant has served 4 million customers, facilitating over $14 billion in credit, and is a scaled, profitable business. In 2020, Avant spun out Amount, a SaaS digital origination platform, where Goldstein served as Chairman until its sale to FIS in 2025.

As Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of StoicLane (est. 2021), he drives a growth platform focused on AI-enabled acquisitions in real estate and business services. StoicLane has acquired 80+ companies since 2021 and generated over $300 million in revenue for 2025.

Goldstein’s ventures have generated $5 billion in enterprise value and created 3,000+ jobs. He co-founded and chairs Pangea Properties, which sold its $1 billion real estate portfolio by 2024, and is a Founding Board Member of Eligo Energy.

A two-time Ernst & Young Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year and Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 honoree, he supports entrepreneurship through iVenture at the University of Illinois and urban renewal via Pangea Cares. Married with three children, Goldstein is shaping the future of tech-driven industries.