Mission Matters Money with Adam Torres

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Melissa Bradley⁠, Founder & GP of BEA Venture Fund. Melissa discusses her investment philosophy, active approach to supporting founders, and how BEA Venture Fund backs companies that address structural challenges while creating meaningful economic opportunity and strong financial returns. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorre...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Euler Bropleh⁠, Founder & Managing Partner of VestedWorld. Euler shares his investment thesis for Africa, explains how entrepreneurship and technology are accelerating economic development, and discusses why supporting early-stage businesses can create lasting impact across the continent. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorre...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Camille Krejci⁠, Managing Director of CMK Capital. Camille discusses private credit, fintech-enabled lending, and how CMK Capital uses data-driven underwriting to finance short-term commercial receivables while supporting business growth across Southeast Asia. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date informatio...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Owen Lozman⁠, Managing Partner at 55 North. Owen discusses the rapid evolution of quantum computing, the investment opportunities emerging across the sector, and why infrastructure, growth capital, and long-term thinking will play a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ fo...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Russ Flicker, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of AWH Partners. Russ discusses hospitality investing, navigating multiple market cycles, and how AWH Partners leverages proprietary data, AI, and operational expertise to identify and execute investment opportunities in the hotel sector. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up t...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠⁠⁠ Adam Torres⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Paul Abrahimzadeh⁠, Partner at 1789 Capital, during the iConnections Global Alts New York series. Paul shares how the firm's investment strategy centers on American innovation through AI, defense technology, growth equity, and emerging private market opportunities, while discussing the importance of timing, sector selection, and in...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠interviews ⁠Joe Downs⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of Belrose Storage and StorageMoguls. AI, about his journey into self-storage investing and his mission to help others build successful real estate businesses. Joe shares how he transitioned into self-storage after years in commercial real estate and distressed debt, recognizing the opportunity within a high...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠⁠ Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Nneka Eze⁠ Managing Partner at VestedWorld, during the iConnections Global Alts New York series. They discuss Africa's agricultural potential, the resilience of entrepreneurs across the continent, and how VestedWorld invests in businesses that create lasting economic impact through agriculture, consumer markets, and enabling technolo...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Marcelo Avogadro, Founder & CEO of Fundamenta Capital, as part of the iConnections Global Alts New York series. Marcelo discusses how Fundamenta Capital approaches investing across Latin America through differentiated equity and fixed-income strategies designed to navigate the region's unique opportunities and risks. Drawing on his backg...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Sankar Krishnan⁠, Managing Director at Transient. AI. Sankar shares how Transient. AI helps financial institutions adopt secure, explainable AI to improve investment research, streamline workflows, and enhance decision-making across capital markets. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book r...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Michael Ashby, CEO & CIO of AlgoQuant. Michael discusses quantitative investing, institutional digital asset strategies, and how AI, tokenization, and innovative fixed-income products are helping shape the future of global financial markets. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and t...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jackson Dickfos, Principal, Capital Formation at Prytaneum Partners. Jackson discusses the firm's operational turnaround strategy, the growing role of AI in software businesses, and why creating value through operational improvements is becoming increasingly important in today's private equity landscape. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Sid Hingorani⁠, Managing Director at Jade Advisors, as part of the SuperReturn International Berlin series. Sid discusses how Jade Advisors helps private market fund managers raise capital by connecting them with institutional investors across global markets. Drawing from his background in consulting, banking, and alternative investment...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Nate Slemp⁠, CIO at BTC Strategy and BTC Management. Nate shares his journey in the Bitcoin ecosystem, discusses the role of money in human civilization, and explains the research and thinking behind his thesis that Bitcoin represents a significant evolution in the history of monetary systems. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadam...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Grace McGill⁠, Capital Formation Lead at Marlinspike Partners. Grace shares insights on venture capital, defense technology investing, and the importance of aligning with investors who understand both the mission and the long-term vision behind building transformative companies. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Dayton Miller⁠, Managing Partner at BFG Partners, as part of the CPG Convergence Conference series. Dayton discusses BFG Partners' approach to investing in early-stage consumer packaged goods brands that are better for consumers and better for the planet. Drawing from his background as an entrepreneur, investor, and former beverage comp...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Neil Kayal, Founder & General Partner of Grain Ventures. Neil shares insights from his background in M&A and corporate strategy, discusses how value is often created before companies reach the public markets, and explains how Grain Ventures helps investors evaluate private market opportunities through a disciplined, deal-by-deal approach. Follow Adam on Inst...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Matei Zatreanu, CEO & Founder of System2. Matei shares how System2 helps hedge funds integrate data and AI into investment decisions while exploring the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies, including robotics, automation, and the future role of humans in an AI-driven economy.  About Matei Zatreanu Matei is the founder of System2. He previously s...

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...

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/ for...

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 Instagram...

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 ⁠...

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/ for up...

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.instag...

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...