Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Afsheen Afshar, Founder & Managing Partner of Pilot Wave Holdings, at the iConnections Global Alts New York conference. Afsheen discusses how Pilot Wave Holdings acquires and scales physical businesses by leveraging artificial intelligence to drive growth and operational improvements. Drawing from leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, JP Morg...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ron Biscardi, Co-Founder & CEO of iConnections. Ron discusses the evolution of the iConnections platform, the importance of relationship-driven business building, and how technology is helping connect leading LPs and GPs within the alternative investment ecosystem. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date informatio...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Chris Dunn⁠, CEO & Founder of Peak Enterprises, as part of the iConnections Global Alts New York Series. Chris shares insights on manufactured housing, affordable housing development, and the opportunities created by increasing demand and limited housing supply across the United States. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Steve Carnevale⁠, Founding Partner of Blue Ash Ventures, as part of the Milken Global Conference Series. Steve discusses the intersection of AI, neuroscience, healthcare, education, and public policy, while sharing his vision for innovative financing models that could accelerate the development and adoption of life-changing solutions. Follow Adam on Insta...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Barbara Bickham, Founder & General Partner of Trailyn VC, as part of the Milken Global Conference Series. Barbara shares insights on investing in overlooked deep tech founders, discusses the evolving AI landscape, and explains how Trailyn VC supports entrepreneurs building innovative solutions in emerging technology sectors. Follow Adam on Instagram at https...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Mina Mutafchieva Van Ingelgem⁠, Partner at HV Capital, as part of the Milken Global Conference Series. Mina shares insights on venture capital, European innovation, entrepreneurship, and the emerging opportunities across AI, energy, defense, cybersecurity, and deep technology sectors. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠...

In this special Onward and Upward segment episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠interviews ⁠ML Bruin⁠, Author of The Noah Series of Books. ML shares insights into his creative process, discusses the evolution of The Noah Series, and reflects on the lessons learned from writing, publishing, and connecting with young readers through positive storytelling. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www...

In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Henry Chen, CEO of AexoBio. Henry shares his journey from venture capital and technology startups into biotechnology, discusses the potential of exosomes in regenerative medicine, and explains how advances in AI and biological research are creating new opportunities to improve healthspan and wellness. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/as...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Leslie Danford⁠, Founder of Vitaminis. Leslie discusses building a functional wellness brand, developing products inspired by her own family's needs, and her vision for creating a trusted platform of nutritious mini bites and sips for consumers nationwide. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information o...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Ransel Potter, Founder & Managing Partner of C3 Summit International Davos of HealthcareTM. Ransel discusses the origins of C3 Summit, the growing role of AI in healthcare, and why trust, empathy, and global collaboration remain essential to the future of patient care.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Rafael Fritsch⁠, CIO of Root Capital. Rafael shares insights on Brazil's private credit market, discusses how high interest rates are reshaping financing opportunities, and explains how Root Capital provides long-term capital to companies navigating financial stress while seeking attractive risk-adjusted returns. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.i...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alexandra McGuigan⁠, Head of APAC at Qblue Balanced. Alexandra shares insights on the Total Portfolio Approach, risk-based allocation, inflation protection, and how institutional investors can build more resilient portfolios in today's evolving market environment. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Tyler Ashby, Partner at GroundBreak Ventures. Tyler shares insights on residential real estate technology, discusses innovations in prefab and modular construction, and explains why GroundBreak Ventures is investing in solutions designed to improve housing affordability and modernize the homebuilding ecosystem. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagr...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Dick Salas, Comedian, Host, Actor, Producer, and founder of Court of Comics (CoC). Dick shares how a post-military search for a hobby led him to a successful career in comedy, discusses his work in television, voice acting, and animation projects, and explains his mission to entertain, inspire, and bring people together through laughter.  Fol...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews SC Moatti, Managing Partner at Mighty Capital. SC shares her journey from product builder to investor, discusses the Product Alpha Effect™, and explains how product-driven insights can help identify high-growth companies earlier than traditional venture capital models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Adam Choppin⁠, Director of Multi-Asset Sourcing at Xponance. Adam shares insights on sourcing boutique asset managers, generating alpha in overlooked markets, and the investment themes his team is watching as institutional portfolios evolve. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Pranav Dalal, Founder & CEO of OfficeBeacon. Pranav shares the story behind building a global workforce solutions company, discusses the impact of AI on business operations, and explains how OfficeBeacon helps organizations scale while creating meaningful employment opportunities worldwide. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠David Tice⁠, Co-Portfolio Manager of the Moran Tice 2020 Fund at Moran Tice Capital Management. David shares his outlook on precious metals, discusses the macroeconomic forces driving investment decisions, and talks about his documentary Grid Down, Power Up, which highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and resilience. Follow Adam on Instagram...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Yanina Makoviy, Content Creator and Influencer, as part of the National Social Media Awards series. Yanina discusses building a massive audience through dating comedy content, the importance of authenticity online, and her mission to empower women through humor, confidence, and relatable storytelling. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://ww...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Nate Boyer, Co-Founder of Merging Vets & Players and 8Primal. As part of the National Social Media Awards series, Nate shares the story behind his D-Day 80th Anniversary documentary, discusses his journey from Green Beret and NFL player to filmmaker, and explains why preserving the stories of World War II veterans is one of the most import...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Diana Rinatovna, Luxury Travel & Lifestyle Influencer and Founder of Go Fit Journey, about her journey from fitness professional to lifestyle creator and community builder. 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:...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Michael Reid, General Partner of Deep Future. Michael shares his journey from neuroscience research to venture capital, discusses how Deep Future identifies and invests in transformative deep-tech companies, and explains how he has built a global network that creates opportunities, meaningful connections, and positive impact for entrepreneurs...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Brie Burgett, Founder and Travel Creator of The Brie Adventure. As part of the National Social Media Awards series, Brie shares how a Marine Corps assignment in Okinawa sparked a passion for travel that has taken her to 126 countries. She discusses solo travel, climbing the Seven Summits, content creation, and her mission to inspire others...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Paul Brody, CEO & Founder of Nightfall Networks. Paul shares insights from the Milken Conference, discusses common misconceptions about blockchain privacy, and explains how Nightfall Networks is helping enterprises conduct secure, compliant, and private transactions on-chain as institutional adoption accelerates. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.insta...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kashif Ali, Founder & CEO of TaxGPT, about his entrepreneurial journey from journalism to technology and how TaxGPT is revolutionizing the tax industry with AI. Kashif shares how his company is helping accounting firms dramatically increase productivity, simplify tax research, and democratize access to tax information for professionals, businesses, and indiv...