Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

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Oct 2026

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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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October 16, 202630 min

Humanity Rising: Exploring Innovation and the Future of Humanity

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, agriculture, energy, and environmental solutions shaped his passion for creating meaningful change. 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

October 15, 202624 min

Introducing The Leadership Edge: What Makes an Exceptional Leader?

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 ⁠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

October 14, 202614 min

How Purpose Creates Stronger Leaders and Workplaces

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/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

October 13, 202619 min

Building a Purpose-Driven Wellness Brand Through Entrepreneurship

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 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

October 13, 202619 min

Empowering Communities Through Business and Purpose with Alex Nuñez

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 sustainable change and lasting impact around the world. 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

October 12, 202614 min

Building a Company That Grows Beyond You with Lawrence R. Armstrong

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 sustainable growth and thrive beyond their current leadership. 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

October 11, 202613 min

Mastering Crisis Leadership: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

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 Leadership." 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

October 8, 202613 min

Christie Sikora on Untold Olympic Stories and the Pursuit of Peace

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 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

October 1, 202616 min

Bioethics, Research, and the Human Questions Behind Innovation

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 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

September 25, 202620 min

Turning Workplace Differences Into Opportunities for Cooperation

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/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