The Founder’s Chair Welcomes Stephen Goldstein as Strategic Advisor to Strengthen Funder and Founder Enablement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Santa Ana, CA, June 3, 2025 — The Founder’s Chair (TFC), a growing angel investment platform unlocking aligned capital and strategic support for founders in the insurance and financial services space, is excited to announce the addition of Stephen Goldstein, who will be joining as Strategic Advisor for Funder & Founder Enablement. In this role, Stephen will focus on accelerating several key areas ahead of our upcoming Detroit event.
Goldstein brings two decades of experience across reinsurance, venture-backed startups, and global insurance innovation. He previously held senior roles at Reinsurance Group of America and Prudential plc, and now leads his own consulting practice, TETRA G, which supports founders, investors, and incumbents navigating emerging technologies across life, health, and property and casualty (P&C) markets.
Over the next three months, Goldstein will work alongside TFC’s team and community to:
- Expand reach and sourcing of high-potential founders
- Guide founder readiness ahead of the Detroit event
- Provide funders with strategic memos, deal summaries, and analysis
- Build out TFC’s approach to venture fund relationship management
- Offer timely insights to refine platform development
“Stephen brings a rare combination of deep industry knowledge, startup empathy, and VC connectivity,” said James Wong, Founder of The Founder’s Chair. “We’re excited to have him sharpen our approach ahead of Detroit—this is just the beginning.”
“The Founder’s Chair isn’t just another event series—it’s a curated, high-trust platform that bridges capital with capability,” said Goldstein. “I’m excited to support this next phase of growth and deepen the connection between funders and founders.”
TFC continues to build momentum by matching early-stage founders solving real-world problems with funders who bring more than just capital to the table.
