Mission Matters Innovation with Adam Torres

Mission Matters Innovation with Adam Torres

We're exploring the latest innovations from across tech, platforms, and AI. Interviews with industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders. We cover the hottest topics in tech, and give you valuable insights and trends, so you are ahead of the curve before anyone else is. 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

December 30, 2025 13 mins
In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jacob Glanville⁠, CEO of Centivax, Inc., about the company’s mission to develop universal vaccines that work across all strains of infectious diseases. Jacob shares how his upbringing and scientific background led him to build a biotech company focused on long-term global health, improved patient outcomes, and next-generation immunity solutions. About ⁠Jake Glanville⁠ Jacob Glanville...
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In this episode, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Bobby Alexis⁠⁠, Founder of Mindful Media Foundation, about transforming screen time into a tool for family connection and healing. Bobby shares how his background in entertainment and tech—and his personal mental health experience during the pandemic—led him to build a 501(c)(3) focused on ethical, research-backed media designed for co-viewing and co-regulation between parents and child...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Tracy Gapin, CEO & Founder of Peak Launch and the Gapin Institute, about how high-performing leaders can reclaim their edge through data-driven health optimization. Dr. Tracy explains why traditional medicine often fails executives and entrepreneurs, and how advanced diagnostics, genetics, and metrics like HRV and sleep stages can transform energy, focus, and longevity. He also shares his...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Chinmoy Baruah, Founder and CEO of CHIPX GLOBAL. Chinmoy explains how his company is tackling AI efficiency at the semiconductor level through advanced wafer design, compound semiconductors, and sustainable Gigafactory plans. He also shares his mission to reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption across the chip lifecycle while enabling high-performance computing at global scale. Follo...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Dan Pardi⁠⁠, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, about how stem cells repair the body, why stem cell exhaustion drives aging, and how systems-based, clinically tested protocols aim to boost cellular renewal and healthspan. Link: ⁠http://qualialife.com/missionmatters⁠ Coupon Code: MISSIONMATTERS (listeners get an additional 15% off any Qualia order) Follow A...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Shelly Mittal⁠, Senior Executive Communications at The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), about APAC’s rising role in ad tech, the shift to AI-driven, transparent media buying, and why the open internet matters for brands and consumers alike. 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 gue...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lu Zhang⁠, Founder & Managing Partner at Fusion Fund, about evaluating early-stage founders, why vertical AI in healthcare and industrial automation are accelerating, and how space-tech is opening a new frontier for deep-tech entrepreneurs. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to b...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Caleb Connerty⁠, VP of Operations at Cogent Analytics, about how data-driven systems help entrepreneurs scale smarter. From his inspiring origin story to real client success cases, Caleb explains how structured analytics improve profit, cash flow, and equity—transforming small businesses into sustainable enterprises. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorre...
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In this Mission Matters episode, host Adam Torres sits down with Mark Fox, CEO of Resona Health, to discuss his journey from aerospace engineering to health innovation. Fox reveals how his passion for helping others inspired him to create energy-based devices that bring relief to those suffering from chronic pain, stress, and mental health challenges. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up t...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Nicolas Tabardel⁠, Managing Partner, ATUM Ventures, about venture building in deep tech—sourcing IP from research institutes, validating with corporates, funding early milestones, and empowering founders to scale solutions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, AI, and healthcare. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on b...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jermaine Ee⁠, Founder of HeirLight, about turning a family conversation into a platform that helps users inventory assets, create wills and health directives, and connect with attorneys when needed—bringing accessible, multilingual estate planning to more families. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and t...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Robert Garry⁠, CEO of The POTS Box, about how his company is transforming telecom by replacing outdated copper phone lines with modern digital solutions. Garry explains the impact of the FCC’s copper phase-out, the benefits of POTS line replacement, and how The POTS Box’s partner program empowers businesses to expand their offerings and revenue. Follow Adam on Instag...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Lindsay Davis, Founder of FemTech Association Asia, about leading Asia’s growing femtech ecosystem. Davis shares how the association connects 80+ startups across 10 countries, fostering innovation and collaboration in women’s health, advocacy, and technology. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alex Halkin⁠, Founder & CEO of Competera. Alex explains how Competera’s AI pricing platform helps retailers move beyond static rules and elasticity tables to model-driven pricing that lifts margin and frees teams’ time. He also shares his founder journey—from early tech hustles to building a profitable AI company through global shocks—guided by a mission to let machines do the math so p...
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On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Kurt Ranka⁠, Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle. Kurt explains how OEMs and manufacturers can rethink pricing amidst cooling inflation by moving away from cost-plus models toward value-based strategies that better reflect product value, services, and customer perception. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date informati...
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On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Nomi Khedawala, Sr. Technical Program Manager at Reddit. Nomi shares his journey from rural Georgia to Silicon Valley, his growth at top tech companies, and how gratitude and perspective fuel his mission to give back while investing in ethical innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and t...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Aleksandra Gajer⁠, Founder at The Gajer Practice. Aleksandra shares why she left emergency medicine to focus on metabolic optimization, hormone balance, sleep, movement, and whole-person care—helping high performers achieve longevity and everyday vitality. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour sched...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Elias Arjan, Founder & CEO of Healthspan Productions, about the Healthspan Summit 2025 in Los Angeles. Arjan shares his 30-year journey in performance and wellness, his mission to help people live 100 healthy years or more, and how the summit is bringing together the best evidence-based leaders, brands, and innovations in longevity. Follow Adam on Instagram at http...
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On Mission Matters, Adam Torres  talks with Louis Christou, CEO of Ark Dynamics LLC, about building a direct-drive motion simulator that delivers pro-level realism at a fraction of the cost. Louis shares the scrappy origins, breakthroughs in heat management, and his mission to create an open, community-powered ecosystem that puts immersive simulation within reach for all. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/as...
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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Silvia Cerolini⁠, CEO of Eyes on the Future, about her journey from mother to global advocate. Inspired by her daughter’s diagnosis with a rare eye disease, Silvia shares how her organization is uniting families worldwide, advancing research, and co-developing gene therapies to bring hope to patients and communities everywhere. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/a...
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