Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of Cinémas Guzzo | From Movie Theatre Magnate to Dragon's Den Investor

Vincenzo Guzzo is a Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and television personality. He currently serves as CEO of Cinémas Guzzo, Groupe Guzzo Construction inc., Guzzo Medical and Guzzo Hospitality. He has also opened a chain of Neapolitan pizzerias called Giulietta in Montreal. He and his wife raise money for charities through the Guzzo Family Foundation. Guzzo was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, he was knighted by the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and is a member of the Order of Malta.In 2018 Guzzo joined the cast of the CBC Television business reality show Dragons' Den as one of the investor "Dragons" in season 13 and season 14.

➡️ Talking Points

1:03 — Vincenzo Guzzo’s Origin Story.

5:57 — How Did Vincenzo Guzzo Build Up His Cinema Empire?

11:37 — How Has The Movie Theatre Industry Is Evolved?

19:18 — Lessons Learned From Building His Business

23:39 — The Mindset Required To Start A business

25:19 — Getting into Politics

41:09 — What Was The Story Behind Dragons’ Den?

45:38 — What Does Vincenzo Guzzo Look For In Entrepreneurs?

53:49 — What Is The Best Marketing Advice That Vincenzo Guzzo Would Give Somebody For Their Startup?

55:44 — Where Do People Connect With Vincenzo Guzzo?

56:27 — What Was The Biggest Challenge In Vincenzo Guzzo’s Career And How Does He Overcome It?

56:45 — Who Is The Mentor Of Vincenzo Guzzo?

57:03 — A Book Or A Podcast Recommendation Of Vincenzo Guzzo?

57:46 — What Would Vincenzo Guzzo Tells His 20-Year-Old Self?

58:08 — What Does Success Means To Vincenzo Guzzo?