Aspen-based venture capitalist who was a decades-long acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein, having known him since before Epstein's time managing Les Wexner's finances. Pagano is listed in Epstein's black book on pages 77 and 95, with nine phone numbers and an Aspen address recorded. He visited Epstein's New York townhouse on multiple occasions documented in Epstein's schedule.
The Aspen Times and Post Independent covered Pagano as part of a broader pattern of Colorado-area connections in the Epstein files, alongside Robert Hurst, a former board member of the Aspen Music Festival and Aspen Institute executive committee member. Pagano has been identified in multiple documents as part of Epstein's social and professional network in the Rocky Mountain region. No allegations of wrongdoing related to Epstein's criminal activities have been made against Pagano.
| Date | From | To | Aircraft | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-17 | Palm Beach International, FL | John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2002-03-14 | John F. Kennedy International, NY | Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2001-03-22 | LaGuardia Airport, NY | Palm Beach International, FL | N909JE (Gulfstream G-II) | |
| 2000-09-21 | Teterboro Airport, NJ | SAF Airport | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 1998-08-25 | Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, CO | Van Nuys Airport, CA | N908JE (Boeing 727) |