Episodes

  • Scaling an AI-First Organization with Vijay Mandava

    Scaling an AI-First Organization with Vijay Mandava
    Apr 24 2026
    In this segment of AI, Data and Decisions, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and co-host ⁠Alex Kangoun⁠ interview ⁠Vijay Mandava⁠, VP of Engineering at Colibri Group. Vijay shares insights on building an AI-first organization, scaling engineering teams, and aligning technology, data, and business processes to drive innovation. 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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    21 mins
  • The Digital Real Estate Crisis: IPv4 Scarcity Explained

    The Digital Real Estate Crisis: IPv4 Scarcity Explained
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Paulius Judickas⁠, VP of Strategic Alliances at IPXO. Paulius explains the growing scarcity of IPv4 addresses and how IPXO’s marketplace helps companies lease and monetize digital infrastructure assets. 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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    21 mins
  • Making Gene Therapy for Blindness Accessible with Dr. Alex Levin

    Making Gene Therapy for Blindness Accessible with Dr. Alex Levin
    Apr 1 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Alex Levin, Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics at the Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester. Dr. Levin shares how his team is developing low-cost, open-access gene therapies to treat and prevent blindness 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
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    16 mins
  • Using AI and Community to Combat Loneliness with Joe Martin

    Using AI and Community to Combat Loneliness with Joe Martin
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Joe Martin⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of Stumble. Joe shares how his platform uses AI and peer communities to help people navigate relationships, emotional challenges, and personal growth. 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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    15 mins
  • Building a Global Investment Platform with Jung In Yun

    Building a Global Investment Platform with Jung In Yun
    Mar 27 2026
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jung In Yun⁠, Founder & CEO of Fibonacci Asset Management Global Pte. Ltd. Jung shares how he is building a cross-border investment platform connecting capital to emerging opportunities across Asia, the Middle East, and global markets. 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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    16 mins
  • Why AI Fails in Regulated Industries with Sri Ramaswamy

    Why AI Fails in Regulated Industries with Sri Ramaswamy
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Sri Ramaswamy, CEO of Charlee.ai Inc. Sri shares her journey into AI and explains how domain-grounded risk intelligence is transforming decision-making in regulated industries like insurance. 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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    19 mins
  • Erik LaPaglia on AI, Blockchain, and Adding Value in Business

    Erik LaPaglia on AI, Blockchain, and Adding Value in Business
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Erik LaPaglia, Managing Partner at NextTech Ventures. Erik shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate broadcasting to launching his own business during the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses his philosophy of adding value, supporting founders, and identifying growth opportunities. The conversation also explores emerging trends in AI, blockchain, and the agent economy, highlighting where future investment opportunities may lie. 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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    15 mins
  • Rajit Nanda on Building Next-Generation AI Data Centers with DataVolt

    Rajit Nanda on Building Next-Generation AI Data Centers with DataVolt
    Mar 15 2026
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Rajit Nanda⁠, CEO of DataVolt, as part of the Milken Middle East & Africa Summit series. Rajit shares how DataVolt is developing next-generation, energy-efficient data centers and large-scale AI factories while helping position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for AI infrastructure and innovation. 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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    16 mins