Mission Matters Money with Adam Torres

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.in...

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. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date info...

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 and to...

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 at h...

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...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John D. Reighard, Founder & CEO of MomentumNow. John shares insights on Silicon Valley culture, private equity investing, faith-based leadership, philanthropy, and helping entrepreneurs scale businesses while making a meaningful impact. About John D. Reighard Reighard's experience provides the network and knowledge to create equity and venture capital for an...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠interviews ⁠Nadab “Niddy” Akhtar⁠, Co-Founder of Excite Capital. Niddy shares insights on quantum-inspired AI, high-frequency trading, probabilistic computing, and the firm’s mission to advance quantum innovation while building scalable deep tech investment strategies for the future. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtor...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Aysha Turgut⁠, Founder & CEO of Grow Wealth Group. Aysha shares her journey from academia into entrepreneurship and discusses cognitive real estate, human-centered cities, and how AI and intelligent infrastructure are transforming the future of urban development and investing. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up t...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dylan Crane, CEO of Crane Financial. Dylan shares his journey from professional basketball to becoming a leading insurance entrepreneur after a major family health crisis reshaped his path. The conversation covers discipline, personal development, leadership, and building a mission-driven company focused on changing lives. Follow Adam on Instagram at https:/...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Todd McDonald⁠, President & Head of Onchain Finance at Corda Protocol, as part of the iConnections Miami series. Todd shares insights on tokenization, decentralized finance, institutional adoption of blockchain technology, and how internet capital markets could transform access to global financial services. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagr...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Brian Rosen⁠, Founder of InvestBev Capital, as part of the iConnections Miami series. Brian discusses beverage investing, family office strategies, structured finance, emerging beverage trends, and how InvestBev Capital helps brands scale through investment and acceleration programs. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ f...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Samer Solh⁠, Managing Partner at Constellation Partners and Founder of Solh & Co., as part of the Middle East and Africa Summit series. Samer shares insights on Gulf investment corridors, platform-building opportunities, cultural intelligence, and how organizations can align strategy and capital for long-term growth. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://w...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Aaron Levitats⁠, Managing Partner at Kotel Investment Management. Aaron discusses the unique structure of Israel’s capital markets, overlooked investment opportunities, and how his firm provides diversified fixed income strategies for investors. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book relea...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alex Konoplyasty⁠, Founder of Flashpoint Capital. Alex shares his journey from investment banking to venture capital and explains how his firm supports early-growth companies with capital and strategic guidance. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Brian Seidensticker, Founder of Last Best Partners LLC. Brian explains tax lien and tax deed investing, shares his journey into the space, and discusses how he helps investors access this alternative asset class through tools and funds. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour s...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lisa Audet⁠, Founder & CIO of Tall Trees Capital Management LP. Lisa shares her insights on energy investing, global energy access, and how her firm approaches the transition toward a more sustainable and abundant energy future. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour sche...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Adam Aspes, Partner at FINTOP. Adam shares his journey from Wall Street to venture capital and explains how his firm is investing in fintech solutions that modernize banking and drive efficiency through AI and innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Todd Stender, Managing Director at LNL Capital. Todd shares his background in real estate and private credit, and explains how net lease investing offers stable, long-term income opportunities for investors. 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 Venkat Atluri, CEO & Managing Partner at SanTuri Ventures. Venkat shares insights on AI investing, value creation through platforms and ecosystems, and the emerging opportunities shaping the future of the AI economy. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Evan Markegard⁠, Founder & Managing Partner at AuGC Partners LLC. Evan shares how his scientific background informs his biotech investment strategy and how he identifies early-stage opportunities in the sector. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be...

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...

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...

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 mome...

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 im...

In this episode, Adam Torres and Afzal Tarar, Founder & Managing Partner at Quartus Capital Partners LLC, as part of the iConnections Miami series. Afzal discusses his experience with iConnections, his journey launching Quartus Capital Partners, and shares a six-layer framework for understanding AI investing, including infrastructure risks and opportunities in vertical AI applications across secto...