About this Event
\n\nThe fireside chat is brought to you by the \;YSpace team at York University. YSpace is York U'\;s pan-university entrepreneurship hub fostering a community of innovators and changemakers by creating an open and collaborative culture. We support not only the development of start-up ventures\, but also the growth and well-being of entrepreneurs as impactful leaders.
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\n\nAbout Fireside Chat &\; Rapid Pitches with Vince Guzzo
\n\nThis exclusive fireside chat will feature entertainment mogul Vince Guzzo\, aka Mr. Sunshine\, President &\; CEO of '\;Ciné\;mas Guzzo'\;\, and Dragon from CBC'\;s Dragons'\; Den! He will be taking questions from the audience\, so come prepared.
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\n\nThe fireside chat will be followed by a rapid-fire pitch session featuring 6 ventures from our \;Food &\; Beverage Accelerator \;program. The pitches will be 3 minutes long and Mr. Sunshine will have 5 minutes to ask questions and provide his feedback.
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\n\nDetails about the 6 ventures will be released closer to the event date. Stay tuned and get ready for an exciting event! Register now to save your spot.
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\n\nAbout Vince Guzzo aka Mr.Sunshine:
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Vince Guzzo is a movie industry titan based in Montreal\, where he lives with his wife and five children. The brash businessman recently became a central Canadian media figure as the newest Dragon on CBC&rsquo\;s Dragons&rsquo\; Den. His eccentric style and quirky demeanor have made the popular show must-watch television in its 13th season. When he&rsquo\;s not moonlighting as a Dragon\, Guzzo is the formidable President and CEO of Guzzo Ciné\;mas\, Quebec&rsquo\;s largest chain of independent movie theatres. A naturally savvy entrepreneur\, with a diverse portfolio of businesses\, Mr. Guzzo'\;s business empire now includes multi-theatre cinemas\, restaurants\, a construction company\, an e-commerce gourmet food platform\, charitable foundation\, and Mr. Sunshine\, his personal fashion brand. His outspoken nature\, business acumen and personal insights has connected him with audiences across the globe.
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\n\n*Zoom link will be accessible in your Order Confirmation page emailed to you after registration (click on "\;Go to Online Event"\;).
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