About Us
Italia360 is dedicated to empowering ambitious first-generation and Italian-heritage entrepreneurs, equipping them with the mentorship, resources, and community needed to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Our Values
We want to bridge the critical gap between concept and market readiness, providing hands-on guidance from industry leaders and personalized strategies to accelerate growth.
Generational
Building the next generation of leaders
1
Generational
Building the next generation of leaders
1
Networking
Offer structured support to students lacking generational transfer or family networks
2
Networking
Offer structured support to students lacking generational transfer or family networks
2
Inclusivity
Support newcomers and diverse entrepreneurs
3
Inclusivity
Support newcomers and diverse entrepreneurs
3
Equality
Foster strong personal and professional networks
4
Equality
Foster strong personal and professional networks
4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Lettieri
Board Director at Italia360 and CEO of Hero Certified Burgers.
A seasoned entrepreneur and operator, John supports the program with decades of experience in building brands and scaling food service ventures across Canada.
Angela Iannuzziello
Board Director at Italia360 and Transit Market Specialist.
With deep roots in transportation and engineering, Angela brings strategic insight and a strong commitment to fostering leadership in the Italian Canadian community.
Mario Lofranco
Board Director at Italia360 and Corporate Lawyer at Baker McKenzie LLP.
He brings legal expertise and a strong commitment to supporting future entrepreneurs and community building.
Sandro Giannini
Board Director at Italia360 and Director of Franchise & Retail Markets at TD.
Sandro leverages his knowledge in finance and franchising to mentor aspiring business owners on how to build strong, scalable ventures.
COMMITTEE
Taran Murbah
Lead Bookkeeper at Italia360 and Founder of Optimum Bookkeeping Inc.
She supports entrepreneurs by organizing financial data and promoting sound financial decision-making.
Mathew Mozaffari
Grant Lead at Italia360 and founding engineer at speer.io. & Grata
He supports Italia360’s funding initiatives and program development through his background in engineering and product innovation.
Miranda Ramnaraine
Board and Finance Committee Lead at Italia360.
An Academic Advisor at York University, she brings structure and insight to support Italia360’s strategic and financial planning.
Robby Vrenozni
Marketing Lead at Italia360 and Founder of VRN Creative.
With a background in branding, communications, and experiential marketing, Robby helps drive visibility, engagement, and storytelling across all Italia360 platforms.
Erika Giuggio
Sponsorship Lead, Italia360 Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell,
Erika leads sponsorship strategy for Italia360, forging key partnerships that enable program growth and provide value to our entrepreneurial community.
Chiara Di Fonzo
Coordination Lead at Italia360.
A Medical Sciences student at Western University, she is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, research, and business.
Julia Pia
Alumni & Mentor Director at Italia360 and Founder/CEO of Ment Projects.
With a background in science and a passion for mentorship, she leads alumni engagement and mentorship development across the program.
About Us
Italia360 is dedicated to empowering ambitious first-generation and Italian-heritage entrepreneurs, equipping them with the mentorship, resources, and community needed to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Our Values
We want to bridge the critical gap between concept and market readiness, providing hands-on guidance from industry leaders and personalized strategies to accelerate growth.
Generational
Building the next generation of leaders
1
Networking
Offer structured support to students lacking generational transfer or family networks
2
Inclusivity
Support newcomers and diverse entrepreneurs
3
Equality
Foster strong personal and professional networks
4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Lettieri
Board Director at Italia360 and CEO of Hero Certified Burgers.
A seasoned entrepreneur and operator, John supports the program with decades of experience in building brands and scaling food service ventures across Canada.
Angela Iannuzziello
Board Director at Italia360 and Transit Market Specialist.
With deep roots in transportation and engineering, Angela brings strategic insight and a strong commitment to fostering leadership in the Italian Canadian community.
Mario Lofranco
Board Director at Italia360 and Corporate Lawyer at Baker McKenzie LLP.
He brings legal expertise and a strong commitment to supporting future entrepreneurs and community building.
Sandro Giannini
Board Director at Italia360 and Director of Franchise & Retail Markets at TD.
Sandro leverages his knowledge in finance and franchising to mentor aspiring business owners on how to build strong, scalable ventures.
COMMITTEE
Taran Murbah
Lead Bookkeeper at Italia360 and Founder of Optimum Bookkeeping Inc.
She supports entrepreneurs by organizing financial data and promoting sound financial decision-making.
Mathew Mozaffari
Grant Lead at Italia360 and founding engineer at speer.io. & Grata
He supports Italia360’s funding initiatives and program development through his background in engineering and product innovation.
Miranda Ramnaraine
Board and Finance Committee Lead at Italia360.
An Academic Advisor at York University, she brings structure and insight to support Italia360’s strategic and financial planning.
Robby Vrenozni
Marketing Lead at Italia360 and Founder of VRN Creative.
With a background in branding, communications, and experiential marketing, Robby helps drive visibility, engagement, and storytelling across all Italia360 platforms.
Erika Giuggio
Sponsorship Lead, Italia360 Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell,
Erika leads sponsorship strategy for Italia360, forging key partnerships that enable program growth and provide value to our entrepreneurial community.
Chiara Di Fonzo
Coordination Lead at Italia360.
A Medical Sciences student at Western University, she is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, research, and business.
Julia Pia
Alumni & Mentor Director at Italia360 and Founder/CEO of Ment Projects.
With a background in science and a passion for mentorship, she leads alumni engagement and mentorship development across the program.
About Us
Italia360 is dedicated to empowering ambitious first-generation and Italian-heritage entrepreneurs, equipping them with the mentorship, resources, and community needed to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Our Values
We want to bridge the critical gap between concept and market readiness, providing hands-on guidance from industry leaders and personalized strategies to accelerate growth.
Generational
Building the next generation of leaders
1
Networking
Offer structured support to students lacking generational transfer or family networks
2
Inclusivity
Support newcomers and diverse entrepreneurs
3
Equality
Foster strong personal and professional networks
4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Lettieri
Board Director at Italia360 and CEO of Hero Certified Burgers.
A seasoned entrepreneur and operator, John supports the program with decades of experience in building brands and scaling food service ventures across Canada.
Angela Iannuzziello
Board Director at Italia360 and Transit Market Specialist.
With deep roots in transportation and engineering, Angela brings strategic insight and a strong commitment to fostering leadership in the Italian Canadian community.
Mario Lofranco
Board Director at Italia360 and Corporate Lawyer at Baker McKenzie LLP.
He brings legal expertise and a strong commitment to supporting future entrepreneurs and community building.
Sandro Giannini
Board Director at Italia360 and Director of Franchise & Retail Markets at TD.
Sandro leverages his knowledge in finance and franchising to mentor aspiring business owners on how to build strong, scalable ventures.
COMMITTEE
Taran Murbah
Lead Bookkeeper at Italia360 and Founder of Optimum Bookkeeping Inc.
She supports entrepreneurs by organizing financial data and promoting sound financial decision-making.
Mathew Mozaffari
Grant Lead at Italia360 and founding engineer at speer.io. & Grata
He supports Italia360’s funding initiatives and program development through his background in engineering and product innovation.
Miranda Ramnaraine
Board and Finance Committee Lead at Italia360.
An Academic Advisor at York University, she brings structure and insight to support Italia360’s strategic and financial planning.
Robby Vrenozni
Marketing Lead at Italia360 and Founder of VRN Creative.
With a background in branding, communications, and experiential marketing, Robby helps drive visibility, engagement, and storytelling across all Italia360 platforms.
Erika Giuggio
Sponsorship Lead, Italia360 Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell,
Erika leads sponsorship strategy for Italia360, forging key partnerships that enable program growth and provide value to our entrepreneurial community.
Chiara Di Fonzo
Coordination Lead at Italia360.
A Medical Sciences student at Western University, she is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, research, and business.