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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, hosts Mariana Campero and Andrew Schwartz explore the stories of both triumphs and setbacks and learn how their guests leveraged every resource they had to find success.

Podcast Series by H. Andrew Schwartz and Mariana Campero

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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, 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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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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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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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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The Woman Making Sci-Fi a Sci-Reality

Mariana and Andrew are joined by the "mother" of cognitive experience design, Joanna Pena-Bickley.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and H. Andrew Schwartz — September 26, 2024

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Moses Lo: Resilient as a Cockroach

Mariana speaks with Moses Lo, the founder and CEO of Xendit, a leading fintech company known as the Stripe of Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — July 10, 2024

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Eduardo della Maggiora: Purpose is Powerful

Eduardo della Maggiora, Founder and CEO of Betterfly, joins Mariana to discuss his journey of driving social change through Betterfly.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — May 28, 2024

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Adolfo Babatz: There is No Perfect Time

Mariana and Andrew sit down with Adolfo Babatz, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Clip.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 28, 2024

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