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

August 13, 2026 6 mins
In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Manuel Hernandez, Founder of OmniCuisine, to discuss how his immigrant experience inspired a mission to connect people with authentic comfort foods from around the world while addressing food waste and cultural representation in the food industry. Follow Adam on Instagram at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour...
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In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Paloma Venot, Co-Founder of Uplifted, following her pitch competition win at Grant Cardone headquarters. Paloma discusses Uplifted’s mission to empower teens through entrepreneurship and community leadership, the lessons she learned from pitching and mentorship, and plans to expand Uplifted through school and teen-led chapters. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Logan Cox, Founder of Apps4Autism, about building an AI-powered social coaching app, entrepreneurship, and turning personal challenges into solutions that can help others. 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://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ V...
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In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Philip Farinacci⁠, Director of Philanthropy at The Grant Cardone Foundation, about the Foundation’s growing mission to empower underserved youth through financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and scalable community programs. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Ap...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Itai Rugama, Co-Founder of Uplifted, following his pitch competition win at Grant Cardone headquarters. Itai discusses Uplifted’s mission to empower teens through community service and leadership opportunities, the lessons he learned from public speaking and feedback, and plans to pilot Uplifted chapters in five schools. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamt...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Isaiah Boffill, Founder of Teacherlift, following his first-place win at the Grant Cardone Foundation Pitch Competition in Aventura, Florida. 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://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our websi...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Emmanuel Luciani, a 16-year-old entrepreneur who presented his business concept at the Grant Cardone Foundation Pitch Competition in Aventura, Florida. Emmanuel shares his experience preparing for and pitching a law firm concept focused on protecting individuals from fraud. Inspired by personal and family experiences, he explains why service, faith, and protecting others...
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In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Joshua Evarts⁠, Author, Entrepreneur and Relational Leadership Advocate at Joshua Evarts Publishing (If Jesus Smokes Cigars). Joshua discusses his book If Jesus Smoked Cigars, his entrepreneurial journey, and his mission to help leaders build stronger businesses through trust, relationships, and genuine human connection. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorr...
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In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Giuseppe Grammatico⁠, Founder of GG The Franchise Guide. Giuseppe shares how his educational platform helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate franchise opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and build businesses that support long-term financial freedom and personal fulfillment. Giuseppe is the author of the book ⁠Franchise Freedom⁠ and host of the highly ranked ⁠Franchise Freedom podcast⁠. ...
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In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Kate Monroe⁠, CEO & Founder of VetComm and author of Wake Up Ready. Kate discusses her journey from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship, her work helping veterans access disability benefits, and the practical mindset strategies from Wake Up Ready that empower people to overcome setbacks and take control of their future. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadam...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Santarvis Brown, Chief Education Officer at ProQ. Santarvis discusses how ProQ helps business owners scale through its Progressive Intelligence framework, focusing on stronger leadership, intentional hiring, operational systems, and the four pillars that support long-term business success.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date ...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ganzorig Ulziibayar⁠, Founder of Mandal Financial Group. Ganzorig discusses the ideas behind his book Strategy as Attitude: The Missing Half of Strategy, sharing why diagnosis, strategic thinking, and the right mindset are essential for leaders navigating complex decisions.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date informatio...
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In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Joannus (John) Nieuwenburg⁠, Business Coach at W5 Coaching Inc. John discusses the leadership challenges facing small business owners, explains the importance of moving beyond the "hub-and-spoke" model, and shares actionable strategies for improving time management, team performance, and business growth.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtor...
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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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