Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ali Hosseinzadeh, Founder & CEO of Shie...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Philip Recht, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP, about takeaways from the Milken Institute Middle East & Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Gulf’s rapid push into AI and data centers, and the legal and regulatory issues shaping global investment—from trade and national security to energy, critical minerals, and AI governance. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠...

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting and sponsoring the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dave Gentry, CEO of RedChip...

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Gordana Slepcev, CEO of Lomiko Metals,...

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Stephen Mullowney, CEO of TRX Gold, abo...

In this episode, Adam Torres and Anurag Chandra, CIO of Kosha Capital Partners, about lessons from the Milken Middle East & Africa Summit, building a family office, and how investors evaluate risk and time horizon through asset allocation. Anurag also shares practical guidance for founders building in emerging ecosystems outside Silicon Valley. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Fo...

In this episode, Adam Torres and Samy Mohamad, Founder of Tabadulat, during the Mission Matters MEA Summit series. Samy shares how his background in professional trading led him to build compliant investing infrastructure, secure funding and licenses, and partner with banks to expand ethical access to global capital markets. About Tabadulat Tabadulat empowers individuals and institutions to invest...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Elizabeth Von Isser, Writer, Actor & Executive Producer at New Trick Productions, on Mission Matters. They discuss her experience at AFM, the journey of creating Kate Hugo: Murder After Mayhem, and how she’s building New Trick Productions to support and guide other indie filmmakers. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Tricia Byrnes, Founder & Executive Producer at Suite Podcast Studio, and Noah Lydiard, Director & Writer at Suite Podcast Studio. They discuss AFM insights, how podcasting fits into film markets, and why scripted audio and short-form content are becoming powerful tools for testing stories and building audiences. This interview is part of o...

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphat...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Judi Jordan, Writer, Producer, and Entertainment Journalist at Judi Jordan Productions, about AFM 2025’s resurgence and the current landscape for Latino creators. Judi also shares the development journey of her series A History of Blood, a globally scaled, culturally grounded project built to expand premium Latino storytelling on screen. T...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Luke Tennie⁠ and ⁠Noam Shapiro⁠, Lead Actors, Producers & Writers at Dirty Coffee Pictures, about their award-winning short film JADE and its FilmShortage streaming premiere (January 14th). They share how they collaborated from a fast-writing process to a polished short designed as a calling card—and how they’re using the release to bui...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Gautam Bhardwaj⁠, Co-founder of Universal Pensions (Singapore), from the Milken Institute Middle East & Africa Summit coverage in Abu Dhabi. Gautam explains how informal workers are excluded from traditional retirement systems and how flexible, digital micro-pension marketplaces can help prevent old-age poverty while unlocking long-term domestic savings for emer...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews J. M. Stelly, Writer, Director & Producer at Anatomica Films, about premiering Within Madness at AFM, his rapid-fire DIY production process, and how he’s shot three feature films since September. JM shares lessons on staying authentic, building community and industry fans, and why filmmakers must stop waiting for permission and start deliv...

In this episode, Adam Torres and Galen Hair, Founder & Partner at Insurance Claim HQ, talk about how Hurricane Katrina sparked his path into disaster recovery, the nonprofit work that taught him the insurance system from the inside, and why his company is focused on restoring families to pre-disaster life. Galen also shares the lessons of launching a mission-driven business in 2020—only to face a...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Dr. Gary Mason II⁠, Author, Veteran, and Filmmaker at Media 1st Creations, about attending AFM for the first time, what he learned from industry panels and deal-making environments, and why oral history is the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Dr. Mason also discusses his book-to-screen projects, including Persecuted to Love and Un...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Michael Greene, Founding Partner at Armington-Greene Productions, about lessons from AFM—why preparation, targeting, and proper materials matter—and how his documentary work achieved distribution across 13 streamers. Michael also shares how he’s developing a feature screenplay and using AI as a practical tool to strengthen script cohesion....

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Douglas Smith, Global Head of Public Affairs & Managing Director (MENA) at The Nuclear Company, about insights from the Milken Middle East & Africa Summit and how fleet-scale nuclear projects—supported by deep construction expertise and AI—can expand reliable baseload power while strengthening long-term economic and national security. This interview is part...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠DeAnna Charett⁠, Founder & Producer at Bad Habitz Productions, LLC, about her first AFM experience, live pitching, and her veteran-first production model—staffing at least 60% of cast and crew with military veterans while developing projects including Dealer’s Choice, The Cairo, and DEFCON 4: Land of the Morning Calm. This interview is...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Nicholas deKay, Director at Athlaoch Pictures, about attending AFM for the first time, transitioning from stunt work into directing, and pitching new projects including Eat the Rich Day and a Muay Thai documentary—plus insights from his distributed film The Arc of Lilburn. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Erik Felsted⁠, CEO & Executive Director of Known By Name Foundation, about attending AFM for the first time, launching a mission-driven foundation, and developing a feature film inspired by a true story of escape from North Korea to elevate awareness and human dignity. About ⁠Erik Felsted⁠ Erik Felsted is a serial entrepreneur, finance...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Abby Tozer⁠, Founder of No Good Movies, about the renewed energy at AFM, building an indie-focused production company, and her journey toward directing her first feature film while balancing a growing career as a writer, producer, and actor. About ⁠Abby Tozer⁠ Abby Tozer is a UC Berkeley Neuroscience alumna who serves as the director, p...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jacob Glanville, CEO of Centivax, Inc., about the company’s mission to develop universal vaccines that work across all strains of infectious diseases. Jacob shares how his upbringing and scientific background led him to build a biotech company focused on long-term global health, improved patient outcomes, and next-generation immunity solutions. About Jake Gl...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Bobby Gibbons, Founder of Enhance Home Solutions and Enhance H2O, about raising the standard in home improvement through faith-driven leadership, transparent processes, and water filtration solutions designed to solve real problems for residential and commercial clients. About Enhance Home Solutions Fully licensed Florida contractors, bonded, and insured. Th...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Christine Lakin⁠, Director of I Won’t Dance, about her first AFM experience, why competitive ballroom dancing is the perfect sports-romcom backdrop, and how she plans to bring the intensity of movement and emotion to the screen. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow A...