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 for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Bill Ford is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Atlantic, with three decades of experience investing in and helping build leading growth companies. Under his leadership, General Atlantic has expanded its global presence, increased its capital base, and deepened its capabilities to identify and partner with high-potential growth companies across multiple business sectors and geographies. Bill is a member of the CSIS Board of Trustees, and prior to joining General Atlantic was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.

Disclaimer: “Ada” is not a voting member of General Atlantic’s investment committee, but a resource used as needed.