Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

We go behind the scenes of the startup world, sharing innovative ideas and tools used by top founders to get up and running, grow, get funding, and scale! Hear from real founders and learn from both their successes and failures. Get valuable insights and inspiration, to help you succeed even more, regardless of your level of experience! About Mission Matters: At Mission Matters we amplify stories for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts. Our host and Co Founder, Adam Torres has interviewed 5,000+ guests and hosts 8 shows. At the heart of our media brand is a want to help professionals cut through the noise. To get their mission and message heard. You can apply to be a featured guest here: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Through our long form interviews, we aim to capture the stories that make our guests interesting, relevant and also entertaining. By doing this, we are creating a catalogue for our audience that is educational, inspirational and will remain relevant and evergreen for years to come.

Episodes

July 1, 2026 12 mins
In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Melvin Gatewood, President & Founder of Operation Continue Service. Melvin shares how his experiences in Iraq inspired the creation of Operation Continue Service, discussing the organization's work to honor fallen service members, combat veteran isolation, and connect veterans with resources through community outreach and grassroots initiatives.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ana Valdivia, Founder of IntelliChoice Solutions, about the importance of building strong financial foundations for growing businesses. Ana explains how financial systems, reporting, and internal controls must evolve alongside a company's growth to improve profitability, visibility, and long-term scalability.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up t...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Scot Cohen⁠, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Wrap Technologies. Scot shares the story behind building innovative non-lethal public safety technology, discusses the importance of training and de-escalation, and explains how Wrap Technologies is helping law enforcement and security organizations improve safety outcomes worldwide.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.insta...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Poorvi Mehta⁠, Co-Founder & CEO of Mikloset. Poorvi shares her entrepreneurial journey, discusses building an AI-powered digital wardrobe platform, and explains how Mikloset helps users organize, style, and shop smarter using the clothes they already own.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases a...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Bobby Mascia⁠, Founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning and author of ⁠Unchained⁠. Bobby shares his journey in family business, entrepreneurship, and how he helps owners build exit-ready companies that create freedom and long-term value.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. ...
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In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Jason Wong, Founder & CEO of Paking Duck. Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he helps brands rethink packaging, and lessons from scaling a beauty brand from $500 to $15 million.  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://missionma...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Matt Raad⁠, CEO & Founder of eBusiness Institute. Matt shares his journey from traditional business ownership to online business investing and explains how individuals can buy, build, and scale digital assets. He also discusses where to find online business deals, how to start small, and why niche websites and passion-based industries present strong opportunities for long-term gr...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Julie Colombino-Billingham⁠, humanitarian entrepreneur, founder of Deux Mains, and author of From Loss to Legacy. Julie shares how her experience responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake inspired her to launch Deux Mains, a fair-trade company creating jobs and economic opportunity through handcrafted products made by Haitian artisans.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https:...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alec Broadfoot⁠, Founder & CEO of VisionSpark and author of ⁠Hiring Your Right #2 Leader⁠. Alec discusses how entrepreneurs can use science, structure, and better hiring processes to find the right leadership talent, avoid costly hiring mistakes, and build businesses that scale with greater time, income, and impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askad...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Danny Yeung⁠, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics and IM8. Danny walks through his journey from early ventures in F&B and furniture to leading Groupon East Asia, then building Prenetics into Hong Kong’s largest COVID PCR testing provider with over $800M USD in revenue. He then explains how IM8, a science-backed daily essentials drink co-founded with David Beckham, reached over $100M A...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and  ⁠Jose Berlanga⁠, Owner, Founder, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur. Jose reflects on his 40-year journey in business, from exporting oil and gas machinery to building a real estate and land portfolio in Houston and beyond. He explains why understanding land is the foundation of every real estate deal and discusses the risks, leverage, and market cycles investors must respect. Jose also t...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Cliff Nonnenmacher⁠, CEO of Franocity and bestselling author of ⁠Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Fearless Franchising⁠, about how franchising can create scalable income streams, why certain sectors are more resilient to AI and economic shifts, and how his firm helps professionals evaluate and own the right franchise opportunities. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://ww...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Simone Knego⁠, Keynote Speaker at Simone Knego LLC, about her mission to help women build lasting confidence through authenticity and self-acceptance. Simone discusses her R.E.A.L. framework, her upcoming book ⁠Real Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable⁠, and how experiences like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have shaped her approach to leadership and...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ron Belldegrun⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of ByHeart. Ron shares how ByHeart built its own U.S. supply chain, ran a landmark clinical trial, and created a cleaner, breast-milk-inspired formula (alpha-lactalbumin + lactoferrin, organic grass-fed whole milk; no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm). He discusses advancing standards with federal partners and his mission to rebuild trust in i...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Frank Sondors⁠, CEO of Salesforge, on combining human sellers with AI agents to maximize pipeline coverage, improve speed-to-reply, and reduce costs—including where AI fits best and when to stick with humans.    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 ...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Adam O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc. Adam shares his journey from hospitality to leading global sales and operations, managing teams across 24 offices and 75 languages. He explains how Gear Inc helps companies scale with global talent, the importance of servant leadership, and why strong processes—not just AI—unlock sustainable growth. Follo...
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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Michael Bernstein⁠, Founder of Bernastic. Michael shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, explaining how his patented material combines apparel waste with HDPE to create sustainable pallets. With applications across supply chains worldwide, Bernastic’s innovation reduces waste, strengthens products, and helps companies meet carbon reduction goals. Foll...
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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Doug Willmore⁠, CEO of World Tree. Doug shares how the company has transformed $17M in investor capital into $300M in sustainable lumber assets by planting a unique fast-growing hardwood that regenerates after harvest. Partnering with over 375 small farmers, World Tree creates long-lasting products, sequesters carbon, and provides investors the chance to earn returns while ...
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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Gary Engels⁠, CEO of MyGig, about how his platform serves small businesses, gig workers, and entrepreneurs through vetted services like health insurance, IT solutions, and tax credits. Gary explains how My Gig’s referral program allows certified resellers to earn one-time and recurring commissions, creating sustainable income while helping others succeed. Follow Ad...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Wiotee Kargbo⁠, Founder of Students Excel & Serve, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in underserved and special education environments. Wiotee shares her origin story, the lessons from her volunteer experience, and how she's building a mission around empathy, service, and real community needs. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/...
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