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Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

Hosted by Adam Torres

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Episodes

212

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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.

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May 30, 202617 min

How Wrap Technologies Is Innovating Non-Lethal Public Safety Solutions

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.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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 202615 min

How Mikloset Is Using AI to Reinvent Personal Styling

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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 30, 202615 min

Unchaining Your Business and Life with Bobby Mascia

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. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 27, 202615 min

How Jason Wong Turns Packaging Into a Growth Lever

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://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 25, 202617 min

Matt Raad on Escaping the Grind Through Online Businesses

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 growth and financial freedom.  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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 16, 202615 min

Julie Colombino-Billingham on Building Deux Mains and Creating Jobs in Haiti

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://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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 14, 202616 min

Alec Broadfoot on Hiring the Right #2 Leader for Business Growth

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/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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 26, 202524 min

From Groupon to IM8: How Danny Yeung Built Multiple Rocket Ship Companies

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 ARR in just 11 months. Danny also breaks down his Bitcoin treasury strategy and why he’s pairing high-growth health products with long-term digital asset accumulation to build both health and wealth. 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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 25, 202514 min

From Obligations to Passion: How Jose Berlanga Built Wealth from Dirt and Ideas

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 talks about his book,⁠ Dirt Rich: Explore the World of Land Investing and Development⁠, which helps readers see land as a powerful, appreciating asset and learn how to evaluate it wisely. 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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 17, 202520 min

Beyond the Brand: Using Franchising to Build Wealth in an AI-Driven Economy

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://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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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