Grit & Growth podcast

Grit & Growth

Meet intrepid entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia, hear their stories of trial & triumph, and gain insights and guidance from Stanford University faculty and global business experts on how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. From securing investment and planning family succession, to mindful leadership and managing in adversity, you’ll learn firsthand from entrepreneurs and experts on how to develop the grit you need to grow your business — in times of crisis and calm. Walk away with actionable information, new perspectives, and fresh inspiration to take your business to the next level. Listeners can also take a deep dive into entrepreneurship with masterclass episodes featuring interviews with Stanford faculty and global experts. It’s a unique opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research, get practical business tips, and learn proven leadership strategies from some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners. Grit & Growth is brought to you by Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. About The Host: Darius Teter is executive director of Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. Darius has held leadership positions at Oxfam America, the Asian Development Bank and with the US Government where his experience included advising governments on economic policy, developing human rights programming, and financing infrastructure megaprojects across Africa, Asia and Latin America. All the while, he remained intrigued by the human experience and our universal drive towards growth and prosperity.

Meet intrepid entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia, hear their stories of trial & triumph, and gain insights and guidance from Stanford University faculty and global business experts on how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. From securing investment and planning family succession, to mindful leadership and managing in adversity, you’ll learn firsthand from entrepreneurs and experts on how to develop the grit you need to grow your business — in times of crisis and calm. Walk away with actionable information, new perspectives, and fresh inspiration to take your business to the next level. Listeners can also take a deep dive into entrepreneurship with masterclass episodes featuring interviews with Stanford faculty and global experts. It’s a unique opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research, get practical business tips, and learn proven leadership strategies from some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners. Grit & Growth is brought to you by Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. About The Host: Darius Teter is executive director of Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. Darius has held leadership positions at Oxfam America, the Asian Development Bank and with the US Government where his experience included advising governments on economic policy, developing human rights programming, and financing infrastructure megaprojects across Africa, Asia and Latin America. All the while, he remained intrigued by the human experience and our universal drive towards growth and prosperity.

 

#92

Authentic Communication: Live from Stanford Seed Summit in South Africa

We're excited to bring you a special cross-over episode from our friends at the 'Think Fas... more

25 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:27

25 Jul 2025


#91

Stanford Professors Reflect on Fostering Grit & Nurturing Growth

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s final episode. After five years and 90 episodes, we’ve asked fo... more

15 Apr 2025

26 MINS

26:37

15 Apr 2025


#90

Tangguh dan Pertumbuhan: Kisah Singkat

Perkenalkan Denica Riadini-Flesch, seorang mantan ekonom yang menjadi pengusaha. Ia sedih ... more

20 Mar 2025

16 MINS

16:24

20 Mar 2025


#89

Short Takes: Growing Impact, Stitch by Stitch

Meet Denica Riadini-Flesch, a former economist turned entrepreneur, who was so saddened by... more

12 Mar 2025

14 MINS

14:39

12 Mar 2025


#88

Short Takes: Disrupting African Travel, One Ticket at a Time

Meet Wyclife Omondi, co-founder of [BuuPass] (https://buupass.com/) , a company committed ... more

18 Feb 2025

14 MINS

14:39

18 Feb 2025


#87

Short Takes: Breaking Barriers with Heavy Machinery

Meet Santhoshi Sushma Buddhiraju, CEO and cofounder of Autocracy Machinery, a heavy machin... more

29 Jan 2025

12 MINS

12:25

29 Jan 2025


#86

Short Takes: Building a Health(y) Business in Rural India

Meet Sumit Sinhal, founder and director of Kin’s Health, a growing healthcare company loca... more

07 Jan 2025

13 MINS

13:34

07 Jan 2025


#85

Stories Sell: A Masterclass on Building Trust One Tale at a Time

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on sales, featuring Celine Duros, a woman who start... more

19 Dec 2024

38 MINS

38:25

19 Dec 2024


#84

Securing Seed Capital: Can You Pass the Napkin Test?

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on the do’s and don’ts of pitching VCs, featuring Z... more

26 Nov 2024

37 MINS

37:18

26 Nov 2024


#83

Leading Through Layoffs: A Masterclass with Esi Ansah

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on downsizing with Esi Ansah, executive director of... more

05 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:37

05 Nov 2024


#82

From Downsizing to Thriving: Strategic HR in a Global Context

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on strategic HR with Rokhaya Ndiaye, CEO and founde... more

16 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:45

16 Oct 2024


#81

Masterclass on Stanford’s Most Popular Leadership Course

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on leadership with Collins Dobbs, a Stanford Gradua... more

24 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:56

24 Sep 2024