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Bill Di Nardo

Commander · DISC type D
CEO and Director (TSXV: PVT) at Pivotree
📍 North York, Ontario, Canada

Bill Di Nardo is a serial entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer serving as the CEO of Pivotree. His career includes founding Grocery Gateway, an early leader in Canadian e-commerce, and co-founding Eventi Capital Partners to invest in tech companies. Colleagues describe him as a true visionary and a gifted leader who understands both the big picture and the details. He is a graduate of the Ivey Business School.

Outside of work, Bill is deeply passionate about rugby, having played, coached at various levels, and served as Director for Rugby Ontario. He co-founded the Toronto Inner-city Rugby Foundation (TIRF) to make the sport more accessible for youth in priority neighborhoods. His interest in philanthropy extends to supporting underprivileged children in Mumbai.

Unique fact: Bill co-founded Grocery Gateway in 1997, raising over $100 million in venture capital and growing the company to 400 employees.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
CEO and Director (TSXV: PVT)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
North York, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Bill shows up

Decisive
Candid & Clear
Impact-Driven

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Priorities

Topics Bill cares about

Frictionless Commerce
As CEO of Pivotree, his core vision is to enable frictionless commerce by designing, building, and managing complex digital platforms for major brands and retailers.
E-commerce Innovation
An e-commerce pioneer who founded Grocery Gateway in the late 90s, one of Canada's first major pure-play e-commerce brands, and continues to lead in the space.
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Career

Work history

11-2007
CEO and Director (TSXV: PVT)
Pivotree
11-2002 - 10-2020
Managing Partner
Eventi Capital Partners
10-2017
Director/Treasurer
Rugby Ontario
4-2016
Board of Directors
Ceryx Inc.
12-2013 - 7-2014
Board of Directors
Visualase, Inc.
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Education
1989 - 1991
HBA
Ivey Business School at Western University
1984 - 1987
Diploma
McNally Composite High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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