Guillermo Perez Vargas
Visionary Entrepreneur | Business Strategist | Ecosystem Builder
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About
As a lawyer turned entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience, I’ve built a career creating, operating, and scaling businesses across diverse industries—including publishing, automotive, quick service restaurants, and finance—in both the U.S. and Mexico. Notably, I published the Spanish edition of Entrepreneur magazine for over 20 years, immersing myself in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and sharpening my talent for identifying innovative business models. Whether launching startups, developing new markets, or investing in early-stage ventures, I thrive on turning bold ideas into high-performing ventures. A committed nonprofit leader, I also serve on the Board and Executive Committee of the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society. Based in sunny South Florida with my wife and three children, I’m passionate about making a lasting impact—professionally and personally.
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What I Offer
With a background spanning legal expertise, entrepreneurial success, and nonprofit leadership, I provide strategic insights and tailored solutions to help businesses and individuals achieve transformative growth.
Strategic Consulting
Tailored strategies for startups, SMEs, and franchises aiming to innovate and thrive in competitive markets.
Publishing Expertise
Insights into launching, growing, and sustaining successful publications across multicultural markets.
Startup Investments
Guidance for early-stage ventures, from funding to operational strategies.
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Startup Advisory Services
Franchise Development Consulting
Publishing Strategy Solutions
Nonprofit Governance Support
Wisdom at Work
Notable Roles
Founding Partner and Chief Marketing Officer - Pevazi, Inc.
Managed sales, marketing, and investments for international clients. Successfully developed the Jeep brand for watches across 10 markets and led high-return real estate investments, achieving over 20% annual returns prior to the 2007 market shift.
Partner/Board Member - Bulltick Capital Markets
Provided strategic leadership to a leading investment bank serving Latin America. Contributed to its transformation from a regional broker-dealer to a full-service investment bank, with a focus on delivering targeted services to global investors.
Franchise Owner - Great Service Restaurants (Jamba Juice)
Oversaw franchise operations in Southeast Florida, expanding to 12 locations across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Explored innovative growth opportunities, including developing combo stores and acquiring additional brand rights.
Areas of Expertise
Business Innovation
Developing and implementing cutting-edge business models that exceed industry benchmarks through customer-centric strategies and entrepreneurial vision.
Startup Ecosystems
Leveraging decades of experience to guide and invest in early-stage companies across diverse sectors, fostering their growth and market potential.
Publishing Excellence
Over two decades as publisher of Entrepreneur magazine in Spanish, staying at the forefront of trends and providing a platform for entrepreneurial success stories.
Key Achievements
Publishing Innovator
Published Entrepreneur magazine in Spanish for 20+ years, becoming a cornerstone of entrepreneurial insights in the Spanish-speaking world.
Multi-sector Leadership
Successfully launched and operated ventures across publishing, automotive, retail, and financial industries, ensuring sustainable growth and innovative practices.
Strategic Investments
Guided startups to achieve outstanding performance, with an eye for high-potential opportunities and market disruption.
Wisdom is...Having the experience to know what is really important and not worrying about things that you can not change...
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