# Joseph Fasone

> Joseph Fasone is the New York-based founder and CEO of Pilot Fiber. He joined WeWork at 16 in 2010, led its information technology work, and founded Pilot in 2014 after experiencing the difficulties of buying business internet. Pilot built its early model around available fiber infrastructure, software and in-house operations. In 2026 it completed an Extenet enterprise fiber acquisition and announced a proposed Boldyn metro fiber acquisition backed by Fengate financing.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Pilot Fiber
- **Organizations:** Pilot Fiber, WeWork
- **Nationality:** American
- **Known for:** Founded Pilot Fiber in 2014., Forbes 2018 30 Under 30: Enterprise Technology., Featured in Inc.’s 2018 30 Under 30.

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Joined WeWork at 16; subsequently led information technology and left high school before his senior year.
- **2011** — A WeWork colleague highlighted his work on the WeLink IT services division.
- **2014** — Founded Pilot; its first building went on-net in October.
- **2015** — Pilot participated in Techstars NYC’s winter class.
- **2017** — Foundry participated in a $17 million Pilot financing.
- **2018** — Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology and featured in Inc.’s 30 Under 30 coverage.
- **2021** — Named No. 47 on City & State New York’s Telecommunications Power 50.
- **2026** — Pilot completed its acquisition of Extenet’s enterprise fiber business, effective August 15.
- **2026** — Pilot announced a proposed Boldyn NY/NJ metro fiber acquisition on October 22, with more than $330 million in new financing led by Fengate; expected closing is Q2 2027.

## Achievements

- Founded Pilot Fiber in 2014.
- Forbes 2018 30 Under 30: Enterprise Technology.
- Featured in Inc.’s 2018 30 Under 30.
- Led Pilot through its 2026 acquisition of Extenet’s enterprise fiber business.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced proposed acquisition of Boldyn’s New York and New Jersey metro fiber business, expected to close in Q2 2027 subject to approvals and closing conditions; Fengate-backed financing exceeds $330 million.
- **2026-08** — Completed Extenet enterprise fiber acquisition effective August 15, adding New Jersey infrastructure and more than 20 data centers.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pilotfiber.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpfasone/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jpfasone
- GitHub: https://github.com/jpfasone
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpfasone/

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