Giovanni Marsico is the founder of Archangel - a community of superhero entrepreneurs, leaders, and game changers that are making the world a better place through mission-driven entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Giovanni hosts his large-scale fundraiser in Toronto every September for thousands of entrepreneurs called Archangel Summit where all of the proceeds are used to support various charities and offer micro-loans, investments, and grants to entrepreneurs creating a positive impact. He also runs an invitation-only, private community called Archangel Masters for highly successful entrepreneurs impacting the lives of millions of people.
[00:00 - 06:37] Archangel: Impacting Future Entrepreneurs
· Gio and Kevin recount their first meeting in New York City in 2012 and how Gio had a goal: Archangel.
· Giovanni shares that he was motivated to create a community for entrepreneurs who want to make a positive impact in the world.
· The most rewarding thing for Gio personally is seeing people's transformation from their past to their present and their future.
· Gio believes that community is essential for success because it provides support, motivation, and accountability for entrepreneurs.
· Archangel is a community that provides this support through events, coaching programs, and mastermind groups.
[06:37 - 16:23] How One Encounter Can Change Your Life and Business
· Gio shares his story of meeting two influential people who changed his life for the better: Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach, and Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network.
· Both Sullivan and Polish have had a profound impact on Gio's life and business.
· Gio considers Sullivan and Polish a "mega person" because of their influence on his life.
· Gio believes that humility is essential for success because it allows people to learn from others and to be open to new ideas.
· He encourages people to surround themselves with people who are smarter than they are and to seek out opportunities to learn from them.
[16:23 - 19:10] The Impact of Relationships
· Gio shares how he met Nick Nansen at an event hosted by Joe. Several years later, Nick reached out to Giovanni about collaborating on a movie about human trafficking.
· The movie, called Dreamer, was funded through a community fundraising effort and went on to win three Emmy awards.
· This experience has inspired Giovanni to start a new genre of movies called Real Life Superhero Movies, which will be documentaries about people making a big impact in the world.
· Gio emphasizes the importance of building relationships as an entrepreneur, stating that they are the most valuable asset one can possess. He credits his relationship with Joe for many of the opportunities and successes he has experienced in his career.
[19:10 - 21:00] Closing Statements
• Follow Gio on Instagram and LinkedIn and check out his website at https://archangel.cc/
• Final words
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“And if someone is feeling isolated and alone, especially after the past few years, then you know, find your people. And if you're one of us, find us.” – Giovanni Marisco