It’s More Than Grit
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It’s More Than Grit

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. 

 

It’s More Than Grit is produced by Liz Pulver-Trybulski.

Podcast Series by Mariana Campero

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It’s More Than Grit

Innovation for Service

Mariana is joined by Jim Hake, the founder and CEO of Spirit of America.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — August 14, 2025

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It’s More Than Grit

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.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — July 9, 2025

It’s More Than Grit
It’s More Than Grit

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.”

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and H. Andrew Schwartz — June 20, 2025

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It’s More Than Grit

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.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — April 28, 2025

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It’s More Than Grit

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.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and Evan G. Greenberg — March 7, 2025

It’s More Than Grit
It’s More Than Grit

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.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and Evan G. Greenberg — February 25, 2025

It’s More Than Grit
It’s More Than Grit

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, to discuss his journey from a young entrepreneur inspired by the offshoring boom to an advocate for sustainable, value-driven regional integration in Latin America.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — December 19, 2024

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It’s More Than Grit

The Building of a Red Ant Colony

Mariana and Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, discuss entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the challenges and rewards of building a business and community impact from rural Montana.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — November 25, 2024

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It’s More Than Grit

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.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and H. Andrew Schwartz — November 4, 2024

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It’s More Than Grit

Not for the Meek of Spirit

Andrew and Mariana sit down with Jacqueline Novogratz to discuss how entrepreneurship, combined with the power of markets and philanthropy, can drive change in the fight against poverty.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and H. Andrew Schwartz — October 16, 2024

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