PODCAST · business
It's More Than Grit
by Center for Strategic and International Studies
Entrepreneurs are crucial participants in the global economy and play a pivotal role in a country’s economic security. Their ventures drive innovation, create new industries and employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and foster competition. It’s More Than Grit delves into the untold stories of entrepreneurs, highlighting how their success is shaped not just by grit, but by the economic, policy, and social environments of where they live. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and industry experts from around the world, host Mariana Campero explores the stories of both triumphs and setbacks and learns how her guests leveraged every resource they had to find success.
Episodes
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The Untold Story of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Mariana speaks with Mothanna Gharaibeh, former Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience in the private sector across the Middle East. They discuss a story that is being overshadowed by the current war in Iran: a story about human...
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It's the Monopolies, Stupid
In this episode, Mariana speaks with Adolfo Babatz, Founder and CEO of Clip, the company that transformed the Mexican streetscape by not only putting a payment terminal into the hands of micro-merchants but also by offering them financial services to help them become more efficient to survive.…
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Paying it Forward
In this episode, Mariana speaks with David Fialkow, co-founder and managing director of General Catalyst, a venture capital firm, and an Academy Award-winning storyteller. David discusses his life defined by relentless curiosity from his early days as a serial entrepreneur who built and sold four...
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Innovation for Service
In this episode of It’s More Than Grit, Mariana is joined by Jim Hake, the founder and CEO of Spirit of America. Mariana and Jim pay tribute to the show's late co-host Andrew Schwartz, who was a close friend of Jim and Spirit of America. Jim discusses the origin and mission of Spirit of America,...
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China: The Gladiator’s Pit
In this episode, Mariana speaks with Peggy Yu, founder and Executive Chairwomen of DangDang, the largest e-commerce book seller in China. They speak about how China has changed from a country that had very little to a country filled with competition and ambitious entrepreneurs fighting in a...
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Google's Gopi Kallayil on the AI Revolution
Mariana and Andrew are joined by Gopi Kallayil, Google’s Chief Business Strategist for AI, to explore what he calls “the most profound technology ever created by human beings.” Gopi shares how AI’s evolution is reshaping industries while amplifying human cognition and creativity. They discuss the...
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Staying Private While Growing Internationally
Mariana sits down with Arnaud Vaissié, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of International SOS, a leading provider of health and security services around the world. Arnaud shares how he and a childhood friend founded the company in the 1980s and reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped its growth....
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What It Takes to Be the Best: The Story of Evan Greenberg, Part Two
This is part-two of Mariana's discussion with Evan Greenberg—Chairman and CEO of Chubb Insurance, a CSIS Trustee, and her husband. The pair breaks down the state of the insurance industry, Evan's experience operating in China, his experience as an entrepreneur, and his outlook for the future.
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What it Takes to Be the Best: The Story of Evan Greenberg Part One
In this episode, Mariana sits down with Evan Greenberg—Chairman and CEO of Chubb Insurance, a CSIS Trustee, and her husband. They discuss Evan's journey from cook to CEO and how he built Chubb into what it is today. Evan dives into the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise,...
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The 2024 Entrepreneurship World Cup Champion: What is He Made Of?
Mariana sits down with Andrés Díaz Bedolla, the CEO and Co-Founder of Yumari, a B2B platform connecting international buyers to manufacturers in Latin America, and the recent winner of the Early Stage Entrepreneurship World Cup 2024 in Riyadh. They discussed Andrés’ journey from a young...
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The Building of a Red Ant Colony
In this episode, Mariana is joined by Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, a Montana-based retailer meeting the needs of working women across the country. Together, they discuss the power of serendipity, the value of mentorship, and the experience of starting a business in a state with more...
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From Tesla to Two Wheelers
Mariana and Andrew are joined by Billy Blaustein, the co-founder and COO of Vammo, a Brazilian electric mobility company. The trio discusses Billy’s journey from consulting to entrepreneurship, his experience launching a business in Brazil, and his mission to electrify the vehicles of Latin America.
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Not for the Meek of Spirit
Andrew and Mariana sit down with Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, a pioneering nonprofit venture capital fund. Jacqueline shares her journey from Wall Street to working in Africa’s most underserved communities, offering insights on how entrepreneurship, combined with the power of...
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The Woman Making Sci-Fi a Sci-Reality
In this episode, Mariana and Andrew are joined by the "mother" of cognitive experience design, Joanna Pena-Bickley. Joanna is a design engineer who created one of the first video streaming players, invented AI-powered Alexa devices for Amazon, and recently founded her own company, Vibes.AI. The...
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Moses Lo: Resilient as a Cockroach
In today's episode, Mariana speaks with Moses Lo, the founder and CEO of Xendit, a leading fintech company known as the Stripe of Southeast Asia. They discuss the growing entrepreneurial landscape in the region and the importance of resilience when building a business.
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Eduardo della Maggiora: Purpose is Powerful
In this episode of It's More Than Grit, Eduardo della Maggiora, Founder and CEO of Betterfly, joins Mariana to discuss his journey of driving social change through Betterfly, a life insurance platform which helps individuals manage their well-being. He shares insights into the challenges...
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Adolfo Babatz: There is No Perfect Time
In this episode of It's More Than Grit, Mariana and Andrew sit down with Adolfo Babatz, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Clip. He discusses the early days of founding Clip, the challenges of attracting and retaining talent, and the efforts to promote financial inclusion in Mexico. As the founder of...
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Raj Koneru: AI Will Be Everything
In this episode of It’s More Than Grit, Mariana and Andrew sit down with Raj Koneru, CEO and Founder of Kore.ai, to explore Raj’s entrepreneurial journey. Raj discusses the challenges facing entrepreneurs in India, as well as the opportunities and risks associated with AI. He also offers advice…
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Dr. Parag Khanna: The ASEAN Dream
In this episode of It's More Than Grit, Mariana and Andrew sit down with Dr. Parag Khanna, Founder & CEO of AlphaGeo. They discuss Southeast Asia's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting Singapore as a global startup hub. Dr. Khanna also analyzes the intersection between…
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Linda Rottenberg: Moving the Economic Needle
On this episode of It's More Than Grit, Linda Rottenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, joins Mariana and Andrew for a discussion on Linda’s journey to Endeavor. She highlights the qualities of a good entrepreneur and the regions she is most optimistic about. As a leader of the global...
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Bill Ford: Don't Do It for the Money
In this first episode of It's More Than Grit, Mariana and Andrew sit down with Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic. They discuss Bill's journey to General Atlantic, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, mistakes he has made, the importance of AI as a transformational technology, and advice…
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Trailer: It's More Than Grit — The Making of an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs are crucial participants in the global economy and play a pivotal role in a country’s economic security. Their ventures drive innovation, create new industries and employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and foster competition. It’s More Than Grit delves into the untold...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Entrepreneurs are crucial participants in the global economy and play a pivotal role in a country’s economic security. Their ventures drive innovation, create new industries and employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and foster competition. It’s More Than Grit delves into the untold stories of entrepreneurs, highlighting how their success is shaped not just by grit, but by the economic, policy, and social environments of where they live. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and industry experts from around the world, host Mariana Campero explores the stories of both triumphs and setbacks and learns how her guests leveraged every resource they had to find success.
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Center for Strategic and International Studies
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