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

October 16, 2026 • 30 mins
In this special launch episode of Humanity Rising, a new segment of Mission Matters, Adam Torres welcomes Roland Vandermeer as his new co-host to introduce their shared vision for exploring groundbreaking innovations, human potential, and the future of humanity. Roland shares his journey from engineering and venture capital to investing in sustainability-focused businesses, reflecting on how his experiences in technology, agricultu...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews George Arabian, Managing Director at Steelhead Ventures, LLC, as the new co-host of The Leadership Edge. Together, they discuss the lessons of historical leaders, the importance of character and resilience, and their vision for a monthly series featuring leadership stories from business, technology, venture capital, sports, and beyond. Follow Adam on Instagram at ht...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Alise Cortes, Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto Now, about purpose-driven leadership and workplace culture. Alise shares how organizations can connect employees to a larger mission, develop inspirational leaders, and create workplaces where people want to contribute and grow. Website: betterbusinessworld.com Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorr...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Coach Tabish Rizwani, Founder & CEO at Sahara Supplements, about his transition from corporate leadership to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Tabish shares how growing up in an immigrant family, watching his father's entrepreneurial journey, and building a career in the automotive industry helped shape his approach to business and leadership. Follow Adam on Instagram a...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Alex Nuñez, Director of Mission and Strategy Advisors at HOPE International. They discuss how the organization empowers underserved communities through financial services, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven leadership. Alex shares inspiring stories of transformation, the importance of combining mission with operational excellence, and how strategic partnerships can create su...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Lawrence R. Armstrong, Chairman of Ware Malcomb and New York Times Bestselling Author of Layered Leadership. Lawrence shares his journey of helping grow Ware Malcomb into an international organization and the leadership principles behind its success. Discover how developing future leaders, fostering a team-first culture, and empowering employees can help businesses achieve sus...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Henry J. Evans, Crisis Leadership Expert, Bestselling Author, and Founder & CEO of Dynamic Results. Henry shares his journey from entrepreneurial success and financial setbacks to counterterrorism, offering practical insights on crisis management, strategic planning, and effective leadership under pressure. He also discusses his book, "Bombs, Bacon and Bankruptcy: The Art of Crisis Leader...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Christie Sikora, author of Blood and Gold: An Athlete's Tragedies and Dynamism to Peace, on Mission Matters. Christie shares the inspiration behind her book, overlooked stories from Olympic history, and her mission to promote global peace through education and cultural understanding. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book re...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Constantine Psimopoulos, Bioethicist & Academic Researcher at Harvard University & the University of Chicago, about bioethics, academic research, and the ethical questions surrounding innovation and human well-being. 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 podcas...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Najeeba Syeed, Professor and Executive Director at the Interfaith Institute, about conflict resolution, religious diversity, and creating more cooperative and understanding workplaces. 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/podcas...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Fred Jafari, President and CEO of Professionals Without Borders, Inc., about his humanitarian work in El Salvador and his upcoming participation in the Better Business & Better World conference in Orlando, Florida. Fred shares how he built Colegio Tarbiat to empower communities through education, healthcare, nutrition, and vocational training. Follow Adam on Instagram a...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interview Ron Smith, Executive Director of The Bridge to Kindness Project. Ron discusses how the organization brings communities together through collaboration, volunteerism, and stronger relationships between nonprofits, businesses, schools, and local leaders. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply t...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews author Paul Hanley as part of the Better Business, Better World series ahead of the event taking place December 18–20 in Orlando, 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 we...
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Wade Fransson, Founder of SOOPMedia, about his unique journey into business, strategic planning, and entrepreneurship. Wade also discusses Better Business Better World and the importance of aligning business strategy with corporate culture while considering how businesses can contribute to improving society. Better Business Better World event is taking place on December 18&nda...
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In this episode of Mission Matters, I sit down with Cindy Greer, Founder and CEO of Transition With Care, to discuss why senior move management is becoming increasingly essential as America’s population ages.Cindy explains how her team helps older adults downsize, relocate, declutter, or safely age in place while reducing stress for both seniors and their families.Tune in to learn how thoughtful planning and compassionate sup...
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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Tori DaCosta, Founder of Journey Stone LLC, Award-Winning Author, and Fortune 50 Leader. Tori discusses her book No Name Bastard and her mission to help leaders take ownership of their journeys, navigate adversity, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.  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 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 schedul...
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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/as...
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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. Apply to...
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