Mission Matters Money with Adam Torres
Get insights from highly qualified experts with actionable advice. Everything from venture capital to financial planning, real estate, wealth management, and so much more. You will walk away with amazing insights whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out. 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.
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April 23, 2026 • 18 mins
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.
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April 20, 2026 • 14 mins
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.
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April 16, 2026 • 17 mins
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.
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April 14, 2026 • 12 mins
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.
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April 10, 2026 • 15 mins
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.
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April 9, 2026 • 15 mins
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.
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April 7, 2026 • 16 mins
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.
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April 4, 2026 • 17 mins
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.
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March 31, 2026 • 15 mins
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.
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March 29, 2026 • 13 mins
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.
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March 24, 2026 • 16 mins
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 momentum, and the mission behind buildi...
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March 23, 2026 • 21 mins
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 impact.
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March 21, 2026 • 12 mins
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 sectors like healthcare and cybersecurit...
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March 20, 2026 • 14 mins
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 strategies.
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March 19, 2026 • 15 mins
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.
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March 18, 2026 • 12 mins
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, and why differentiated AI-driven in...
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March 17, 2026 • 14 mins
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.
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March 12, 2026 • 13 mins
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.
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February 19, 2026 • 14 mins
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 loss through financial stability, ...
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February 17, 2026 • 29 mins
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.
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