Don DiCostanzo is a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and decades of operating experience. He is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes, where he helped build one of the most recognized electric bike brands in the world.
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Under Don’s leadership, Pedego scaled into an international franchise system with hundreds of locations, a loyal customer base, and a strong recurring revenue engine. He led the company through brand expansion, system development, leadership growth, and ultimately a successful transaction that delivered significant value to shareholders.
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Don has been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, reflecting the scale, innovation, and leadership he demonstrated while building Pedego.
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At Experience Ventures, Don works alongside founders to strengthen growth strategy, franchise or expansion models, leadership structure, and operational discipline. He understands firsthand what institutional buyers evaluate because he has been through the process himself.
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He brings calm judgment, real operating insight, and the perspective of someone who has built, scaled, and exited at a high level.