Episode Overview

Vincenzo Guzzo is a seasoned entrepreneur who you may recognize as a Dragon on CBC’s Dragons Den. Vincenzo is the President and CEO of Cinémas Guzzo, the largest chain of independent movie theaters in Quebec.

His portfolio includes restaurants, a construction company, an e-commerce gourmet food platform and his personal fashion and gourmet snack brand, Mr. Sunshine. Vincenzo and his wife Maria fiercely fundraise for charities that support the prevention of cancer and support mental health initiatives through their own Guzzo Foundation which has raised millions of dollars. 

Vincenzo helps entrepreneurs identify opportunities to grow through finding creative solutions, new trends and encouraging them to accept risks. 

“Im like a chemist, I try to create synergy, and take genuis and knowledge from one company and bring it to another.”

In this week’s episode of the #StartupPodcast, sponsored by Mastercard and Zensurance, Vince Guzzo gives us an inside look at being a Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, walks us through his business that crosses many industries and shares what he needs as a business partner. 

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