Avanto Appoints Leonardo Vargas as Partner and Chief Innovation Officer Following Acquisition of Agentic Dream
Tampa, FL — January 2026 — Avanto announces the appointment of Leonardo Vargas as Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, following Avanto’s recent acquisition of Agentic Dream, the artificial intelligence and automation company Vargas founded and led as CEO.
In his new role, Vargas will oversee Avanto’s innovation and AI strategy, supporting the integration of Agentic Dream’s advanced capabilities into Avanto’s technology portfolio and helping to shape the company’s next generation of intelligent, AI-driven solutions for customers.
Leonardo has a track record of building technology that works at scale,” said Matt Danyliw, President at Avanto. “He understands how to move from ideas to execution, especially in AI and automation. His leadership will be key as Avanto continues to evolve how we deliver value to our clients. We’re thrilled to welcome him as Partner and Chief Innovation Officer as we accelerate Avanto’s AI-driven transformation.”
Vargas brings deep expertise across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software engineering, with a career spanning both startup and enterprise environments. As a former CEO and CTO, he has led engineering teams, architected performance-critical systems, and implemented automation and AI initiatives that drive tangible business outcomes.
His background includes senior and lead engineering roles at organizations such as Hearst, Alarm.com, JetSmarter, and FlexShopper, where he contributed to large-scale platforms and enterprise-grade solutions.
“Joining Avanto is an exciting next chapter,” said Vargas. “Avanto is committed to scalable, forward-looking technology, and I’m excited to help integrate Agentic Dream’s capabilities while building intelligent solutions that create real value for customers.”
The acquisition and executive appointment underscore Avanto’s commitment to becoming an increasingly AI-driven organization, expanding its ability to deliver scalable, modern technology solutions and accelerating innovation for customers.
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Avanto is a business solutions partner dedicated to simplifying and optimizing operations for the commercial interiors industry. From sales enablement and financial services to AI-driven automation and consulting, Avanto helps businesses turn operational complexity into precision and opportunity.