Mission Matters Innovation with Adam Torres

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Hagan Walker⁠, Co-Founder & CEO of The Glo Companies. Hagan shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses the evolution from Glo Cubes to Glo Pals, and explains how customer feedback, innovation, and purpose have fueled the company's growth and impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on boo...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Hooman Radfar⁠, CEO & Founder of Collective, about how AI is transforming entrepreneurship, empowering solopreneurs, and helping business owners focus on growth instead of paperwork. Watch Full Episode on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠. --- Follow Adam on Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule....

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Lunn, CEO of Gr4vy, about the evolution of online payments, the challenges merchants face with payment infrastructure, and how Gr4vy is helping businesses simplify global commerce while preparing for the rise of AI-powered shopping experiences. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releas...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Mohamed (Mark) Khater⁠⁠, Cambridge AI Researcher and Fintech CEO at AQM². Mark discusses his decades-long journey in artificial intelligence, explains why AI should augment rather than replace human intelligence, and shares practical insights for business leaders navigating AI adoption and innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠http...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews David Tobias, Chief Product Officer at Nearmap. David shares insights on aerial imagery, property intelligence, and the growing role of AI in insurance. He also discusses how Nearmap's technology helps organizations improve underwriting, accelerate claims decisions, and respond more effectively during natural disasters. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://ww...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Rob Calvert, Founder & President of Second Son Consulting. Rob discusses technology strategy, IT infrastructure, and the challenges growing businesses face as they scale. He also shares insights on improving operational efficiency, reducing risk, and creating technology systems that support sustainable business growth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www...

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.inst...

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 entrepren...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Sandeep Acharya⁠, CEO & Founder of Octave Therapy. Sandeep shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses challenges within the mental healthcare system, and explains how Octave’s WiseMatch platform is helping patients more easily find and connect with therapists covered by their insurance. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorr...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and co-host ⁠Alex Kangoun⁠ interview ⁠Kinnar Vora⁠, VP of Engineering at Forward Financing, for the AI, Data and Decisions segment. Kinnar shares how Forward Financing uses AI-driven solutions to support small businesses, discusses building AI innovation labs, and explains why curiosity, learning, and intelligent experimentation are critical in the evolving technolog...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠interviews ⁠David Hogan⁠, Managing Director at Elehear. David shares insights on the growing impact of untreated hearing loss, discusses how AI-powered hearing technology is transforming accessibility and affordability, and explains Elehear’s mission to improve hearing health, communication, and overall quality of life. Follow Adam on Instagram at...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Blake Lappan⁠, Founder of NoDwell, Inc. & Spot On Logistics. Blake shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses inefficiencies in the trucking industry, and explains how AI and operational innovation are helping reshape logistics and transportation systems. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up t...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Lana Wilhelm, Founder of CarePower Connect. Lana shares her personal journey after her husband’s stroke, discusses the importance of caregiver advocacy and support, and explains how her platform, books, and upcoming podcast are helping caregivers feel seen, heard, and empowered.  Lana Wilhelm was a registered nurse for over 40 years, dedicated to helping pat...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Chad T. Jenkins, Founder & CEO of SEEDSPARK. Chad shares how collaboration, strategic partnerships, and “just adding a zero” thinking can help entrepreneurs uncover hidden opportunities, lower acquisition costs, and create exponential business growth.interviews Chad T. Jenkins, Founder & CEO of SeedSpark. Chad shares how collaboration, strategic partnerships...

In this episode, Adam Torres ⁠interviews Matthew Rose, Co-Founder of The EDGE, to talk about how stress, pressure, and constant performance can disconnect leaders from their health, relationships, and purpose. Matthew shares his powerful journey from Wall Street to wellness, revealing how breathwork, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness transformed his life and inspired his mission to help o...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ty Walrod⁠, Co-Founder & CEO of TrustBound AI. Ty discusses the importance of trust, transparency, and collaboration in building responsible AI systems and shares insights on the future of AI innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule....

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Maat Raad, CEO & Co-Founder of eBusiness Institute. Maat explains how digital assets like websites can be bought, improved, and sold for profit, offering an alternative path to wealth creation without traditional real estate debt. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedul...

In this segment of AI, Data and Decisions, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and co-host ⁠Alex Kangoun⁠ interview ⁠Vijay Mandava⁠, VP of Engineering at Colibri Group. Vijay shares insights on building an AI-first organization, scaling engineering teams, and aligning technology, data, and business processes to drive innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date infor...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Paulius Judickas⁠, VP of Strategic Alliances at IPXO. Paulius explains the growing scarcity of IPv4 addresses and how IPXO’s marketplace helps companies lease and monetize digital infrastructure assets. 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...

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 an...

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...

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 to...

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:...

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...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Rajit Nanda⁠, CEO of DataVolt, as part of the Milken Middle East & Africa Summit series. Rajit shares how DataVolt is developing next-generation, energy-efficient data centers and large-scale AI factories while helping position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for AI infrastructure and innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadam...