Mission Matters Money with Adam Torres

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews CK Zheng, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of ZX Squared Capital Management. As part of the iConnections Miami series, CK discusses his experience with the conference platform, explains the thinking behind ZX Squared Capital Management, and shares insights on Bitcoin cycles, volatility, institutional adoption, and managing risk through options-based strate...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews James Koutoulas, CEO & Founder of Typhon Capital Management. James discusses his long-standing connection to iConnections, explains the differentiated structure behind Typhon Capital Management, and shares insights on volatility, AI, and the broader market landscape shaping investor decision-making today. Big thank you to ⁠iConnections⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Inst...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Renee Yao⁠, Founder & CIO of Neo Ivy Capital. Renee discusses her experience attending I Connections Miami, the founding of Neo Ivy Capital nearly a decade ago, and how her firm has been an early pioneer in applying AI to investing. The conversation explores the evolution from traditional machine learning to modern AI, how that impacts financial markets,...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jared Hutter⁠, Chief Snow Shoveler at Aptitude Development. Jared discusses trends in student housing development, capital raising strategies, and how evolving student needs are shaping the future of real estate and the college experience. 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 Augustus Sciulla, Partner and Head of Business Development & IR at Gladstone Capital Management. Augie discusses the firm’s 20-year track record in long/short equity investing, the strategic thinking behind its investment philosophy, and how Gladstone is integrating AI and data-driven analysis to enhance research and decision-making. Big thank you to iConnec...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Joe Rinderknecht⁠, Founder of Cowboy Capital. Joe shares how his ranching roots and early exposure to financial education led him into multifamily investing, including recent acquisitions totaling 419 units and over $14M raised. He also discusses his nonprofit Tiny’s Tribe, created in honor of his late brother and grandmother, which supports families after major...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Nadab “Niddy” Akhtar⁠, Co-Founder of eXcite Capital, on-site at Art Basel 2025 to discuss alternative investments and how eXcite uses real-time, physics-inspired AI to approach market strategy and risk. Watch Full Episode on Youtube⁠⁠⁠. --- Follow Adam on Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information...

In this episode, Adam Torres ⁠interviews Todd Poindexter, Founder & CEO of PlayLottoGlobal, about the global launch of his online lottery platform. Todd shares how PlayLottoGlobal enables individuals worldwide to participate in major lotteries through a digital platform while earning affiliate income through a QR-based system. He also discusses the company’s partnership with the Cinco Foundation,...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Todd Rustman⁠, Partner at Clarity Capital Partners and author of “Memory Royalties: The Missing Link in Your Wealth Management.” Todd shares how his Midwest work ethic shaped his career in finance and explains why modern wealth management should account for “memory royalties”—experiences and moments that compound in value over time. The...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Jenni Chamberlain⁠, Founder & CEO of Altree Capital, during Milken Institute Middle East & Africa Summit coverage in Abu Dhabi. Jenni shares her journey from early frontier-market investing to launching a climate and gender lens fund focused on Sub-Saharan Africa—highlighting the funding gap for women entrepreneurs, the need for evidence-based returns, and why b...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Ashley Bete, Founder & CEO of Leap, about home equity agreements and how Leap helps underserved homeowners access liquidity without monthly payments. Ashley shares the origin story behind Leap, how the platform can close in as little as four days, and what’s ahead as the company scales in 2026. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadam...

In this episode, Adam Torres and Jeff Panik, Managing Director at Balance Wealth Partners, about building a Financial Life Inventory Plan (FLIP), avoiding one-size-fits-all retirement advice, and preparing for risks like debt, healthcare costs, and sequence of returns risk before retiring. About Jeff Panik After 25 years of experience as a financial advising professional, Jeff knows his job is to...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Ibrahim Sagna⁠, Executive Chairman at Silverbacks Holdings, about investing in high-growth African companies across tech, sports, entertainment, and media. Ibrahim shares Silverbacks’ founder-focused strategy, why global revenue and cross-border scale matter, and how diaspora demand is reshaping opportunity for African-led businesses worldwide. About ⁠Ibrahim Sa...

In this episode, Adam Torres and John Gronen, CFO at Yooz, about the evolving CFO role and how AP automation supports lean finance operations. John explains how Yooz streamlines invoice intake, approvals, and payments while improving visibility and helping teams reduce manual errors and fraud risk. About Yooz Yooz provides the smartest AI-powered AP automation solution for the most ambitious compa...

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...

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...

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 emerging...

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 fac...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Ayo Sopitan, CEO of Metalex Commodities, about attending the Milken Institute’s Middle East & Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi, speaking on critical minerals, and building a carbon-neutral, community-focused mining operation in Zambia through a sustainable business model. This interview is part of our Middle East & Africa Summit Milken Coverag...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Caela Tanjangco⁠, Head of Asia at Endeavor Catalyst, live from the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore. They discuss redefining success amid fewer exits, the “Multiplier Effect” in emerging markets, and the trends shaping venture investment across Asia and beyond. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date...

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Henry Yoshida⁠, Co-founder of Rocket Dollar, about his mission to improve financial literacy and make private market investing accessible to everyday investors. Henry shares how his family’s experience as immigrants fueled his career in financial services, why he built Rocket Dollar to help people use IRAs and 401(k)s for alternative in...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and reconnects with Mission Matters authors ⁠Bradley Kissler,⁠ Founder of VanCap and host of the upcoming Transformative Finance podcast, and ⁠Ed Hetherington⁠, President of Hetherington Advisors, LLC. Brad and Ed explain how manufacturers can use financing strategically through virtual captive structures, why many companies don’t need to “be in” the finance business...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Kristen Wonch, Founder of Compounding Queens, about teaching women to manage their own portfolios, avoid hidden fees, and lean into steady, diversified growth for long-term compounding. 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: htt...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Richard McWhorter⁠, Managing Partner & Private Wealth Advisor at SRM Private Wealth, on building fixed-income “floors” for athletes, entertainers, and ultra-HNW clients, assembling independent advisory teams, and navigating rates, tariffs, and inflation as year-end approaches. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for u...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Bill Saad⁠, Founder & Chairman of Jota2 Group, about leveraging trusted networks (Milken Asia Summit), AI, and cross-border founder matching to build real-world solutions—while advancing women’s empowerment through Tara for Women. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour...