Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

In this episode, Adam Torres and Ibrahim Sagna, Executive Chairman at Silverbacks Holdings, about investing in high-growth African companies across tech, sports, entertainment, and media. Ibrahim shares Silverbacks’ founder-focused strategy, why global revenue and cross-border scale matter, and how diaspora demand is reshaping opportunity for African-led businesses worldwide. About Ibrahim Sagna Ibrahim Sagna is the Executive Chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, a private investment firm focused on tech, entertainment, and sports, with nine profitable exits since 2019.  Silverbacks' landmark investments include Uber backed Moove, Stripe backed Wave Mobile Money, Netflix movies producer Forever7 Entertainment, DAZN and Warner Bros Music Africa sponsored African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), as well as the NBA Africa tournament participating basketball team, Cape Town Tigers.  He serves on several boards and hosts the "IN THE VALLEY" business podcast. His 30 year career includes high finance roles at IMF, Africa Finance Corporation, Afreximbank, Rwanda Capital Markets Authority, Millennium and ECP.  He holds degrees from Boston College, INSEAD, LBS, and HBS. About Silverbacks Holdings Silverbacks Holdings backs dominant platform builders in underserved markets, primarily across Africa and its vicinity. The firm supports founders after product-market fit to sustain industry leadership, strengthen governance, and expand internationally. As a data-driven capital allocator, Silverbacks Holdings seeks alpha by investing in tech-enabled, export-oriented businesses across high-growth sectors including technology, entertainment, sports, and the creative economy—industries seen as key drivers of job creation and regional advancement. 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

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Hayfa Sdiri, Chief Impact Officer at RIVET, about funding youth-led innovation through microgrants. Hayfa shares how RIVET partners with global brands to empower young people as co-architects of solutions across education, sustainability, health, inclusion, and poverty reduction. About Hayfa Sdiri Hayfa is an activist, entrepreneur, and community builder. She has served as a Youth & Innovation Programme Analyst to the United Nations for over four years, and founded Entr@crush, a platform for new entrepreneurs. A strong advocate for youth-led innovation in her home country of Tunisia, Hayfa was named as one of BBC’s 100 women of the year in 2019. About RIVET RIVET channels the collective economic power of young people to fund their work as social innovators. RIVET collaborates with brands on products and experiences that reach young people where they are. When consumers choose to shop, share, or join a RIVET-branded program, they trigger corporate donations from our brand partners that help fund their own generation's social impact ideas. Shop good, Do good. It’s that simple. 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

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠George Essex⁠, Senior Vice President at BRANDED, talk about building strong company culture while scaling U.S. operations. George shares lessons on leadership under pressure, hiring with values, and why consistent, human-led branding is essential for long-term success. About ⁠BRANDED⁠ BRANDED is a brand creation and implementation agency. The company invents and grows brands through bright ideas that are brilliantly executed, driving tangible efficiencies and meaningful change for its clients. Offering services across Brand Creation (Innovation / Strategy / Visual Identity), Brand Implementation (Packaging Design / Imagery / Artwork Production), and Brand Management (Technology / Brand Compliance / Sustainability), BRANDED provides an end-to-end offering that is truly connected. 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

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews William Koppelmann, CEO of SPFX (Standard Premium Finance) about the mission behind insurance premium finance—helping policyholders access coverage they otherwise couldn’t afford—plus SPFX’s growth plans, the role premium finance plays during rising disaster-driven premiums, and what the company is looking to accomplish at the Deal Flow Discovery Conference. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/ About William Koppelmann William Koppelmann is the Chairman and President of Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc., and is a co-founder and has been the president of Standard Premium Finance Management Corporation, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, since its inception in 1997. An entrepreneur with more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance premium finance industry, he is proficient in receivables management, capital-raising and debt restructuring. He currently oversees all aspects of the Company's operations in nine states throughout the Southeast, as well as in Texas, Ohio, Illinois and Arizona. About SPFX (Standard Premium Finance) Standard Premium Finance Management Corporation provides premium financing solutions for businesses and individuals. With over 200 years of combined industry experience, the team is uniquely positioned to support and advise partners, agents, and clients on all aspects of premium financing. As an industry leader, the company facilitates over $140 million in annual loan originations, offering loan options ranging from $500 to more than $500,000. Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: SPFX) is an industry-specific holding company pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities of synergistic businesses to take advantage of economies of scale within the specialty finance sector. To date, SPFX companies have provided financing solutions totaling approximately $1.5 billion to businesses and individuals to secure coverage for their property and casualty insurance policies. SPFX companies currently operate in more than thirty states across the United States. The organization continuously seeks roll-up opportunities in a historically consolidating industry while providing maximum value for its shareholders. 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

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jared Brewer⁠, Writer at ⁠FYM Films⁠, about their AFM experience and the upcoming film Fuck You Money. Jared explains how the story—based on real-world fixer experiences—evolved into a dark comedy satire with a unique perspective on wealth, power, and the people who keep that world running. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠John Gronen⁠, CFO at Yooz, about the evolving CFO role and how AP automation supports lean finance operations. John explains how Yooz streamlines invoice intake, approvals, and payments while improving visibility and helping teams reduce manual errors and fraud risk. About ⁠Yooz⁠ Yooz provides the smartest AI-powered AP automation solution for the most ambitious companies on the planet. It powers a unique, lean model of financial operations that delivers end-to-end transparency over all your processes. This helps eliminate waste, realize total control, and achieve unmatched savings, speed, and security for more than 7,000 customers and 600,000 users worldwide – and all with affordable zero-risk subscriptions. Yooz’s unique solution leverages industry-leading proprietary AI and RPA technologies to deliver unmatched AP automation, fraud protection, traceability, and end-to-end customizable features. It integrates seamlessly with more than 250 financial systems, exceeding any other solution on the market. 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

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Brian Krogol, CFO of SPFX (Standard Premium Finance), about the insurance premium finance industry and SPFX’s mission to build stability that lasts. Brian explains how SPFX helps businesses manage large upfront insurance premiums, and how the company is pursuing long-term growth through a rollup strategy in a fragmented market. About Brian Krogol Brian Krogol joined the organization in 2019 as Vice President of Accounting and has since been named as CFO. Mr. Krogol graduated from the Fisher School of Accounting at the University of Florida with a Master of Accounting (MAcc) in 2011. After graduation, he worked as an auditor with Grant Thornton, an international organization of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms, gaining audit experience with companies in the health care, manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, restaurant, and financial industries, as well as, experience on 10-Q, 10-K, SOX 404, benefit plan, and IPO engagements for SEC clients, including quarter- and year-end engagements for private clients reporting under US GAAP from 2011 to 2013. Mr. Krogol gained recognition for earning the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells award in 2012 for his performance on the Certified Public Accountant examination. About SPFX (Standard Premium Finance) Standard Premium Finance Management Corporation provides premium financing solutions for businesses and individuals. With over 200 years of combined industry experience, the team is uniquely positioned to support and advise partners, agents, and clients on all aspects of premium financing. As an industry leader, the company facilitates over $140 million in annual loan originations, offering loan options ranging from $500 to more than $500,000. Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: SPFX) is an industry-specific holding company pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities of synergistic businesses to take advantage of economies of scale within the specialty finance sector. To date, SPFX companies have provided financing solutions totaling approximately $1.5 billion to businesses and individuals to secure coverage for their property and casualty insurance policies. SPFX companies currently operate in more than thirty states across the United States. The organization continuously seeks roll-up opportunities in a historically consolidating industry while providing maximum value for its shareholders. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:⁠⁠https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.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

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ali Hosseinzadeh, Founder & CEO of Shieldwise, Inc., about building an AI-powered public safety solution that detects potential weapons in real time without invasive screening or facial recognition. Ali shares the inspiration behind Shieldwise, how the technology works, and the company’s plans to move from prototype to pilot testing. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:⁠⁠https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.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

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Philip Recht, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP, about takeaways from the Milken Institute Middle East & Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Gulf’s rapid push into AI and data centers, and the legal and regulatory issues shaping global investment—from trade and national security to energy, critical minerals, and AI governance. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! About Philip Recht Co-leader of the firm’s Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs practice and former managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office (2009-21), Phil Recht represents clients in legislative, regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters before and involving federal, state and local governments.Co-leader of the firm’s Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs practice and former managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office (2009-21), Phil Recht represents clients in legislative, regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters before and involving federal, state and local governments. About Mayer Brown LLP Mayer Brown is a leading international law firm, positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting and sponsoring the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dave Gentry, CEO of RedChip Companies, Inc., about helping small-cap companies connect with investors through strategic investor relations and media. Dave shares RedChip’s mission to amplify small-cap stories, the importance of clear messaging, and why strong management teams are critical to long-term investor confidence. About Dave Gentry Dave Gentry is the author of Small Stocks, Big Money™, a Wiley-published book of interviews with the world’s most successful small-cap investors. He has been a consultant to more than 1,000 public companies and assisted dozens of public companies in the up-listing and capital-raising process. In 2012 he founded a weekly cable TV financial news show broadcast in 177 million homes. He has appeared on CNBC and Fox Business News, is a member of the Forbes Business Council, and is widely known as a thought leader in the small-cap space. About RedChip Companies Inc. RedChip is the world leader in investor relations, financial media, and research for microcap and small-cap stocks. Founded in 1992, and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with affiliates in New York and Pittsburgh, RedChip has helped hundreds of companies achieve their capital markets goals. RedChip has been ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held investor relations firms in the U.S. RedChip represents 70+ emerging growth companies in a variety of industries including Business Services, Esports Gaming, Consumer Goods, High Tech, Industrials, Mining and Minerals, Electric Vehicles, Drones, Crypto, and EdTech. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:⁠https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.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

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Gordana Slepcev, CEO of Lomiko Metals, about the company’s critical-minerals projects in Quebec and Newfoundland. Gordana shares Lomiko’s mission to develop graphite, rare earths, and other strategic materials to support North America’s energy, battery, and technology supply chains while creating long-term value for shareholders and local communities. About Gordana Slepcev Gordana Slepcev, M.Sc.P. Eng, is a Professional Mining Engineer registered in Ontario with more than 25 years of global mining experience in developing, building, and leading safe mining operations. Ms. Slepcev’s extensive experience spans multiple commodities, including gold, base metals, coal, and industrial minerals. She brings considerable experience in mineral exploration, permitting, corporate and regulatory/First Nations/ Indigenous relations, and project financing to Lomiko. Before joining the Company, Ms. Slepcev held the position of COO for BMSI, a privately held company, where she was responsible for restarting the barite reprocessing facility, mitigating historical environmental impacts, and overseeing EPCM contractors. She also formerly held the role of COO of Anaconda Mining, where she was responsible for the company’s operations and development of the Goldboro project. Ms. Slepcev graduated from the University of Belgrade with a M.Sc. and is the past Chair of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM). She is a WTPEO committee member and a member of the Advisory Board of the OreBit platform. About Lomiko Metals Lomiko Metals has a new vision and a new strategy in new energy. Lomiko represents a company with purpose—a people-first company focused on manifesting a world of abundant renewable energy using Canadian and Quebec critical minerals as a solution for North America. The company’s goal is to create a new energy future in Canada by growing the critical minerals workforce, becoming a valued partner and neighbour within the communities in which it operates, and providing a secure and responsibly sourced supply of critical minerals. Lomiko is actively developing two main projects in the province of Quebec: La Loutre, which is held 100% by Lomiko and is being explored for high-grade large flake graphite Bourier, which has been optioned by Lomiko and is being explored for lithium Both graphite and lithium are essential to supplying North America’s rapidly expanding electric battery and green energy industries. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:⁠https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.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

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Stephen Mullowney, CEO of TRX Gold, about scaling the Buck Reef Gold Project in Tanzania. Stephen discusses operational expansion, a cash flow-driven approach to growth, and TRX Gold’s mission to create long-term value for shareholders while supporting local communities. About Stephen Mullowney Mr. Mullowney was appointed CEO in December 2020. He is a former Partner and Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where he led PwC Canada’s Deals Mining Group for more than ten years.  Mr. Mullowney has an extensive mining background, working with miners, Governments, and institutional investors across the world and supporting them in making key strategic business, financing, and policy decisions. Mr. Mullowney is a CA, CPA, CFA and holds a BBA from Acadia University. About TRX Gold TRX Gold is a high margin and growing gold company advancing the Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania. Buckreef Gold includes an established open pit operation and 2,000 tonnes per day process plant with upside potential demonstrated in the May 2025 PEA. The PEA outlines average gold production of 62,000 oz per annum over 17.6 years, and $1.9 billion pre-tax NPV5% at average life of mine gold price of $4,000/oz. The Buckreef Gold Project hosts a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 10.8 million tonnes (“MT”) at 2.57 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold containing 893,000 ounces (“oz”) of gold and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 9.1 MT at 2.47 g/t gold for 726,000 oz of gold. The leadership team is focused on creating both near-term and long-term shareholder value by increasing gold production to generate positive cash flow to fund the expansion as outlined in the PEA and grow Mineral Resources through exploration. TRX Gold’s actions are led by the highest environmental, social and corporate governance (“ESG”) standards, evidenced by the relationships and programs that the Company has developed during its nearly two decades of presence in the Geita Region, Tanzania. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.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

In this episode, Adam Torres and Anurag Chandra, CIO of Kosha Capital Partners, about lessons from the Milken Middle East & Africa Summit, building a family office, and how investors evaluate risk and time horizon through asset allocation. Anurag also shares practical guidance for founders building in emerging ecosystems outside Silicon Valley. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres and Samy Mohamad, Founder of Tabadulat, during the Mission Matters MEA Summit series. Samy shares how his background in professional trading led him to build compliant investing infrastructure, secure funding and licenses, and partner with banks to expand ethical access to global capital markets. About Tabadulat Tabadulat empowers individuals and institutions to invest with confidence, ensuring full compliance with Shariah principles.Tabadulat offers transparent, ethical investing and access to carefully selected halal stocks for long-term growth. This interview is part of our Middle East & Africa Summit Milken Coverage Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken⁠⁠. 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

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Elizabeth Von Isser, Writer, Actor & Executive Producer at New Trick Productions, on Mission Matters. They discuss her experience at AFM, the journey of creating Kate Hugo: Murder After Mayhem, and how she’s building New Trick Productions to support and guide other indie filmmakers. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Tricia Byrnes, Founder & Executive Producer at Suite Podcast Studio, and Noah Lydiard, Director & Writer at Suite Podcast Studio. They discuss AFM insights, how podcasting fits into film markets, and why scripted audio and short-form content are becoming powerful tools for testing stories and building audiences. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate Corp, about the company’s mission to onshore a vertically integrated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply chain for North America. John shares how a strategic pivot toward ultra-pure igneous phosphate positioned the company to support energy storage, data centers, robotics, and other fast-growing markets tied to energy independence. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.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

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Judi Jordan, Writer, Producer, and Entertainment Journalist at Judi Jordan Productions, about AFM 2025’s resurgence and the current landscape for Latino creators. Judi also shares the development journey of her series A History of Blood, a globally scaled, culturally grounded project built to expand premium Latino storytelling on screen. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Luke Tennie⁠ and ⁠Noam Shapiro⁠, Lead Actors, Producers & Writers at Dirty Coffee Pictures, about their award-winning short film JADE and its FilmShortage streaming premiere (January 14th). They share how they collaborated from a fast-writing process to a polished short designed as a calling card—and how they’re using the release to build momentum toward a potential series. About ⁠Luke Tennie⁠ Luke Tennie grew up in South Florida, the youngest of three. Upon graduating from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2016, Luke booked his very first film audition, Shock & Awe (alongside: Tommy Lee Jones, Woody Harrelson, James Marsden) with Rob Reiner at the helm. Since then, his career has become a steady crescendo as he’s gone on to star in Deadly Class (Benedict Wong, Lana Condor), Snowfall, Safety (Disney+), CSI: Vegas, Players (Paramount+), and most recently Shrinking, written by the Emmy-award winning team of Ted Lasso, Brett Goldstein & Bill Lawrence as well as Jason Segel, starring none other than Harrison Ford in his television debut on AppleTV+.” About ⁠Noam Shapiro⁠ Noam is a native New Yorker, currently based in the Bronx. He previously held a decade-long rap career, where he learned the basics of stage-craft, rhythm, and storytelling. Noam has worked on The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Kill Room (opposite Samuel L. Jackson & Uma Thurman), American Horror Story, Lady In The Lake (opposite Natalie Portman), Powerbook II: Ghost, and Let The Right One In.” Noam is an acting professor at AMDA NY. About ⁠Dirty Coffee Pictures⁠ Dirty Coffee Pictures, founded by Luke Tennie and Noam Shapiro, is an independent film production company. The company creates stories that allow it to navigate in the gray—focusing on the nuance of people’s experiences. Its stories are character-driven, humorous, and dramatic. Luke Tennie and Noam Shapiro deeply value collaboration. They encourage people to speak up when they have ideas and believe the best idea should always win, with the shared goal of telling the most compelling story possible. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Gautam Bhardwaj⁠, Co-founder of Universal Pensions (Singapore), from the Milken Institute Middle East & Africa Summit coverage in Abu Dhabi. Gautam explains how informal workers are excluded from traditional retirement systems and how flexible, digital micro-pension marketplaces can help prevent old-age poverty while unlocking long-term domestic savings for emerging economies. This interview is part of our Milken Coverage Series. Big thank you to Milken Institute! 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