Episodios

  • Meghan McCormick on Building Africa’s Fintech Backbone for Small Business Growth

    Meghan McCormick on Building Africa’s Fintech Backbone for Small Business Growth
    Jul 6 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Meghan McCormick, Co-Founder & CEO of Oze, on how her fintech platform is empowering Africa’s small businesses with smart tools and access to fair capital. From founding West Africa’s first business accelerator to leading Oze’s expansion across the continent, Meghan’s mission is to turn subsistence entrepreneurship into scalable economic growth. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the conference. 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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  • Boris Eykher on Using AI and Strategy to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains

    Boris Eykher on Using AI and Strategy to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains
    Jul 5 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Boris Eykher⁠, CEO & Founder of Open Mineral, about how his company is modernizing commodity trading through technology, risk management, and logistics. The conversation highlights how AI and pragmatic strategy can improve access to critical minerals while supporting producers in emerging 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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  • Calvin Cooper on AI, Capital Access & Driving America’s Techno-Industrial Future

    Calvin Cooper on AI, Capital Access & Driving America’s Techno-Industrial Future
    Jul 5 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Calvin Cooper⁠, Advisor at The Milken Institute, Partner at Pilot Wave Holdings, and Co-founder at NeuroMetric.AI. Cooper breaks down the need to democratize private capital, close the AI performance gap, and empower local economies—all while aligning tech innovation with national policy for a more equitable future. 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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    17 m
  • From Hustle to Legacy: How Scott A. Chaplan Built a Real Estate Empire with Purpose

    From Hustle to Legacy: How Scott A. Chaplan Built a Real Estate Empire with Purpose
    Jul 4 2025
    In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, host Adam Torres welcomes back Scott A. Chaplan, Executive Chairman of Del Rey Urban and one of the original contributors to the Mission Matters book series. From his entrepreneurial roots in Los Angeles to leading a nationally expanding real estate investment firm, Scott reflects on the grit, creativity, and character it takes to thrive. He shares actionable advice on raising capital, building strong teams, and embracing growth—personally and professionally. 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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    28 m
  • Angela Rodell on Navigating Sovereign Wealth and Energy Innovation from Alaska

    Angela Rodell on Navigating Sovereign Wealth and Energy Innovation from Alaska
    Jul 3 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Angela Rodell, Principal at ⁠Rodell Consulting⁠, during the Milken Global Conference 2025. Angela shares insights from her time leading the Alaska Permanent Fund and her current mission to support large-scale infrastructure and energy projects through strategic capital consulting. 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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    14 m
  • Why the Wealth Transfer Conversation Needs to Include Women Now

    Why the Wealth Transfer Conversation Needs to Include Women Now
    Jun 29 2025
    In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Sylvia Kwan⁠, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, about the overlooked financial moment when women inherit wealth as surviving spouses—before it’s passed to the next generation. Sylvia shares how Ellevest is helping women invest for both returns and impact, and why this shift represents one of the most transformative opportunities in finance today. 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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    13 m