Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres
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How Hidden Blind Spots Lead Executives to Burnout
How PureWay Is Reinventing Medical Waste Disposal
Inside India’s Rise to a Global Economic Powerhouse
Why the Gulf Is Becoming a Global Hub for Strategic Investment
Why Emerging Markets May Hold the Future of Global Growth
Turning Your Story into a Powerful Brand
Building an Indie Music Career in the Digital Age
Building Trust in AI with Ty Walrod
Reclaiming the Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey
Digital Real Estate vs Traditional Property: Which Wins?
Rethinking Healthcare: From Prevention to Peak Performance
The $1,500 Traffic Ticket Trap Explained
Scaling an AI-First Organization with Vijay Mandava
Unlocking Overlooked Opportunities in Israel’s Capital Markets
Inside Indie Filmmaking with Jeff Miller
Improving Your Golf Game with 3D Technology and Ted Britschgi
Finding the Venture Growth Sweet Spot with Alex Konoplyasty
Exploring Wealth and Relationships with Kathleen Tepley
Understanding Tax Lien and Deed Investing with Brian Seidensticker
Building the Next Generation of Innovators Through Tech, Gaming, and Purpose
Engineering Global Growth and Sustainable Impact with Ryan Ban Tran
The Digital Real Estate Crisis: IPv4 Scarcity Explained
Investing in Energy Abundance with Lisa Audet
Building Intelligent Cities with Rania Abou Mosleh
Inside the Global Seafood Supply Chain with Mark Frisch
Modernizing Banking Through Fintech with Adam Aspes
Building Wealth Through Net Lease Real Estate with Todd Stender
Launching Onward and Upward with ML Bruin
Who Will Capture AI’s Economic Upside with Venkat Atluri
Creating Long-Term Value in Investing with Ana Chapman
Building a Biotech Investing Edge with Evan Markegard
Making Gene Therapy for Blindness Accessible with Dr. Alex Levin
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Alex Levin, Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics at the Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester. Dr. Levin shares how his team is developing low-cost, open-access gene therapies to treat and prevent blindness worldwide. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Founders Should Know About Financial Distress & Exit Options
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Nate McOmber, Managing Director at G2 Capital Advisors, about how venture-backed companies navigate financial distress, restructuring, and exit strategies. Nate shares insights on advisory services, alternatives to bankruptcy, and what to expect at the Venture Debt Conference 2026 in New York City. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Using AI and Community to Combat Loneliness with Joe Martin
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Joe Martin, CEO & Co-Founder of Stumble. Joe shares how his platform uses AI and peer communities to help people navigate relationships, emotional challenges, and personal growth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Turning Philanthropy Into Meaningful Impact with Lisa Morris
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Lisa Morris, Managing Director at AKS Family Partners/AKS Family Foundation. Lisa shares her approach to philanthropy and impact investing, highlighting how individuals can create meaningful change through intentional giving and community-focused solutions. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Live Entertainment Drives Community Impact with Chloe Polhamus
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Chloe Polhamus, President of Venu Arts & Culture Foundation. Chloe shares how her organization uses live entertainment and the arts to support local communities, fund creative programs, and bring people together. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Unchaining Your Business and Life with Bobby Mascia
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Bobby Mascia, Founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning and author of Unchained. Bobby shares his journey in family business, entrepreneurship, and how he helps owners build exit-ready companies that create freedom and long-term value. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Using AI to Transform Main Street Businesses with Afsheen Afshar
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Afsheen Afshar, Founder & CEO of Pilot Wave Holdings Management. Afsheen shares how his firm uses AI to acquire and scale Main Street businesses, bridging the gap between traditional industries and modern technology. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Modernizing Philanthropy with Alexander Huff
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Alexander Huff, Founder of DAFshare. Alexander shares how his platform is modernizing donor-advised funds and making philanthropy more engaging, accessible, and community-driven. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Jason Wong Turns Packaging Into a Growth Lever
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jason Wong, Founder & CEO of Paking Duck. Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he helps brands rethink packaging, and lessons from scaling a beauty brand from $500 to $15 million. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Building a Global Investment Platform with Jung In Yun
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jung In Yun, Founder & CEO of Fibonacci Asset Management Global Pte. Ltd. Jung shares how he is building a cross-border investment platform connecting capital to emerging opportunities across Asia, the Middle East, and global markets. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Engineering Peak Performance with JD Tremblay
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews JD Tremblay, Director of High Performance & Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy. JD shares how his DECA system helps individuals build discipline, optimize performance, and lead with purpose. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why AI Fails in Regulated Industries with Sri Ramaswamy
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Sri Ramaswamy, CEO of Charlee.ai Inc. Sri shares her journey into AI and explains how domain-grounded risk intelligence is transforming decision-making in regulated industries like insurance. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Erik LaPaglia on AI, Blockchain, and Adding Value in Business
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Erik LaPaglia, Managing Partner at NextTech Ventures. Erik shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate broadcasting to launching his own business during the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses his philosophy of adding value, supporting founders, and identifying growth opportunities. The conversation also explores emerging trends in AI, blockchain, and the agent economy, highlighting where future investment opportunities may lie. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Renee Yao Is Using AI to Rethink Investing
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Renee Yao, Founder & CIO of Neo Ivy Capital. Renee discusses her experience attending I Connections Miami, the founding of Neo Ivy Capital nearly a decade ago, and how her firm has been an early pioneer in applying AI to investing. The conversation explores the evolution from traditional machine learning to modern AI, how that impacts financial markets, and why differentiated AI-driven investing matters today. Big thank you to iConnections! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Arpeggio Investment Management Pursues Alpha Across Multiple Strategies
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Tomas Schlesinger and Matt Linton, Co-Founders and Managing Partners at Arpeggio Investment Management. The conversation explores how the firm combines a concentrated long-only core portfolio, special situations, and dynamic hedging to pursue differentiated alpha. Tomas and Matt also discuss their experience at I Connections Miami, their capital raising momentum, and the mission behind building a disciplined, multi-strategy investment platform. Big thank you to iConnections! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How AI Agents Are Transforming Loan Servicing in Private Credit
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Eitan Frailich, CPO at Hypercore, about how AI agents are revolutionizing loan servicing for private credit funds. Eitan shares insights on automation, efficiency, and the future of fintech ahead of the Venture Debt Conference in New York City. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Horizons National Helps Students Thrive Beyond the Classroom
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Alex Hoffmaster, Chief Advancement Officer at Horizons National Student Enrichment Program. Alex discusses the organization’s mission to support public school students from low-income communities through summer academic enrichment, reading and math support, swimming, STEM, arts, and field trips. He also shares how Horizons has grown into a national network and why investing in out-of-school learning can create lasting educational and community impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick Libert on Empowering Lives Through Real Estate
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Nick Libert, CEO & Founder of EXIT Strategy Realty. Nick discusses the evolution of his real estate ecosystem, including coaching, technology, green housing, and consumer-focused services. He shares insights on sustainable living, solar, AI-driven automation, and why property ownership remains central to building long-term wealth, stability, and community impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Raad on Escaping the Grind Through Online Businesses
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Matt Raad, CEO & Founder of eBusiness Institute. Matt shares his journey from traditional business ownership to online business investing and explains how individuals can buy, build, and scale digital assets. He also discusses where to find online business deals, how to start small, and why niche websites and passion-based industries present strong opportunities for long-term growth and financial freedom. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices