Giovanni Delfino

Giovanni A. Delfino is a dynamic small business advocate, Emmy Award-winning public speaker and accomplished business development consultant. As the founder and CEO of DelfinoCo since 2013, Giovanni has dedicated his career to fostering small business growth, integrating Latino-owned businesses, and driving economic development. With expertise in business development, market behavior analysis and economic policy, Giovanni has guided countless businesses to success. His leadership earned DelfinoCo the Outstanding Small Business of the Year award from the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he has served in multiple leadership roles.

A trusted mentor and advisor, Giovanni has contributed to programs like Women Entrepreneurs of the Americas, the Maryland Sister State Program with Piura, Peru, and accelerator initiatives in Maryland and Virginia. He has mentored entrepreneurs through the University of Maryland and George Mason University and served as an economic analyst for networks like Univision and Telemundo. Giovanni’s passion for empowering businesses and his impact as an advocate have cemented his reputation as a leading voice in the small business community.