Best Torre Technologies Podcasts (2025)

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AI’s journey from the lab to the marketplace 25:18

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The AI boom wouldn’t have been possible without decades of academic research. And now that huge sums of money are flowing into R&D, it’s companies – not just universities – on the cutting edge of AI innovation. What does that mean for the future of AI research and the relationship between industry and academia? Rana sat down with a panel of experts…

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Ignite Tech: What 20 Years Inside AWS Taught Jeff Barr About Cloud, AI, and Careers | Ep221 53:14

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At sixteen, Jeff Barr was supposed to be opening boxes at a small computer store in Seattle. Instead, customers kept getting sent to “the long-haired kid in the corner,” because he was the only one who actually understood what the machines could do. That instinct, deep curiosity paired with a need to explain things clearly, would quietly shape the …

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Ignite Startups: Building Real-World Community with Dorothy Li of Real Roots | Ep220 47:35

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Dorothy Li is the co-founder and CEO of The Real Roots, a startup designing IRL, guided, matched experiences to help adult women build real friendships. With years in mission-driven startups—and a founder’s obsession with “what actually works in real life”—she’s tackling loneliness as a solvable systems problem, not a personal failing. With a clear…

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The School Technology Checklist: Ensuring Access, Alignment, and Readiness for a Strong Foundation 57:29

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In this episode, Thomas and Becky break down their School Technology Checklist, offering practical guidance for school leaders and tech coordinators. They discuss the importance of managing access to critical systems, maintaining robust infrastructure, and ensuring regular device updates and backups. The conversation is filled with real-life exampl…

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‘Like Disneyland when it just opened’: Arm CEO Rene Haas on the AI revolution 21:27

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Chances are, you’ve used computer chips from the company Arm. The UK firm’s CPUs are in almost every smartphone, plus a ton of laptops, cars, even refrigerators – not to mention their integral role around AI infrastructure in data centers. Pioneers of AI host Rana el Kaliouby sat down with Arm CEO Rene Haas recently, live on stage at Fortune Brains…

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Ignite Marketing: The Secrets of High-Impact B2B Marketing with Udi Ledergor | Ep219 53:01

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Udi Ledergor is the Chief Evangelist and former CMO at Gong, where he helped define an entirely new category in B2B SaaS and turn a call-recording idea into a global revenue platform. He started in Tel Aviv’s performing arts scene, moved through product management and multiple head-of-marketing roles, and has spent 20+ years turning complex tech in…

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The Hidden Economics Behind Deep Tech Success with Ramana Nanda | Ep218 47:42

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Ramana Nanda is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at Imperial College London and the academic lead of the Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship. He has spent his career at the intersection of science, venture capital, and institutional design, previously teaching at Harvard Business School and studying how ideas move from lab bench to balan…

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Reimagining Screen Time: Turning Digital Distraction into Family Healing 13:00

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In this episode, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Bobby Alexis⁠⁠, Founder of Mindful Media Foundation, about transforming screen time into a tool for family connection and healing. Bobby shares how his background in entertainment and tech—and his personal mental health experience during the pandemic—led him to build a 501(c)(3) focused on ethical, rese…

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How Dr. Tracy Gapin Helps Leaders Reclaim Their Edge with Data-Driven Health 14:06

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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Tracy Gapin, CEO & Founder of Peak Launch and the Gapin Institute, about how high-performing leaders can reclaim their edge through data-driven health optimization. Dr. Tracy explains why traditional medicine often fails executives and entrepreneurs, and how advanced diagnostics, genetics, and metrics lik…

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Visualizing the AI boom (or bubble), with Carta’s Peter Walker 42:14

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We’ve all heard the hype, but what does the data say about the AI gold rush? According to Peter Walker, Head of Insights for Carta, around 40 percent of the money they see being raised goes to AI companies. A master of data visualization, Walker takes investment information from the over 55,000 start-ups on Carta and turns it into digestible figure…

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Ignite VC: How Rob Hodgkinson Built a Quant Engine for Series B Investing | Ep217 38:28

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Rob Hodgkinson is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of SignalRank, a data-driven venture platform identifying and investing in the world’s top 5% of Series B rounds through pro-rata financing. With a career spanning investment banking, growth equity, and operator roles at TVPlayer, Antenna Group, and more, he brings a rare blend of quant-driven …

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Joy, Wonder, and Curiosity with Gustavo Torres 30:36

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles interviews Gustavo Torres, principal of Good Shepherd School in Pacifica, California. Gustavo shares the story of the school’s remarkable turnaround, highlighting strategies for enrollment growth, community engagement, and the restoration of enrichment programs. The conversa…

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Parent Engagement: Helping Families Become True Partners in Learning 39:56

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles and Becky Wong discuss the importance of parent engagement in Catholic schools. They explore strategies for building strong partnerships with parents, including open communication, consistent and meaningful events, and providing support beyond traditional volunteering and fu…

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Ignite VC: How Shaun Gold Uses Humor to Expose Startup Truths and Win in Venture Capital | Ep216 46:07

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Shaun Gold is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and investor known for blending sharp wit with real startup insight. After nearly two decades as Miami’s “Nightlife Ninja,” he reinvented himself as a storyteller for founders, the voice behind OpenVC’s content engine, and now a GP at Improv Ventures. With a background that spans books, screenwriti…

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Walmart, AI, and the future of shopping, with Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar 33:14

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Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is starting an AI-driven transformation that it says will impact every aspect of shopping and operations. Suresh Kumar, Walmart's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer, leads that effort. Kumar joins Pioneers of AI to take us inside Walmart’s adoption of robotics and AI in its warehouses, stor…

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Invention Convention with Kelly Sturgeon - Helping Students Turn Ideas Into Real-World Innovations 21:14

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles interviews Kelly Sturgeon, middle school science teacher at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Texas, about their innovative Invention Convention program. Kelly shares how the event blends scientific method with entrepreneurship, encouraging sixth graders to identify re…

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Ignite Product: How Continuous Discovery Builds Better Products with Teresa Torres | Ep215 52:19

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Teresa Torres is a product discovery coach, bestselling author of Continuous Discovery Habits, and founder of Product Talk Academy. After years helping teams at companies like Spotify and Capital One rethink how they make product decisions, she’s become one of the clearest voices on modern product discovery. With decades of hands-on experience acro…

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Building a Greener AI Future: Inside CHIPX GLOBAL’s Next-Gen Semiconductor Vision 14:09

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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Chinmoy Baruah, Founder and CEO of CHIPX GLOBAL. Chinmoy explains how his company is tackling AI efficiency at the semiconductor level through advanced wafer design, compound semiconductors, and sustainable Gigafactory plans. He also shares his mission to reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption across …

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Alumni Engagement: Creating Pathways for Alumni to Stay Connected 35:05

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles and Becky Wong explore the importance of alumni engagement for Catholic schools. They discuss practical strategies for building and maintaining alumni databases, fostering ongoing connections beyond fundraising, and creating meaningful events and communications that keep for…

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Andrew Ng on winning the AI race, with DJ Patil 23:41

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Andrew Ng has been a leading voice in AI for over a decade. As Managing General Partner at AI Fund, and co-founder of Coursera and DeepLearning, among other roles, Ng has shaped the modern AI landscape and spread AI education to the masses. Onstage at this year’s Masters of Scale Summit, he sat down with former US Chief Data Scientist and now Gener…

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Reinventing Enrichment Classes with Mary McKeever - How to make “Forgotten Classes” Unforgettable. 25:22

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles interviews Mary McKeever, principal of St. Philip’s School in San Francisco, about the innovative Smarts program. Mary shares how the program enriches middle school education by offering students a diverse range of hands-on classes—including art, STEM, mindfulness, trades, a…

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School Fundraising: Creating Systems That Support Long-Term Growth 40:43

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles and Becky Wong discuss the challenges and best practices of fundraising in Catholic schools. They explore how to balance community-building with financial needs, share creative and efficient fundraising ideas, and emphasize the importance of transparency, planning, and purpo…

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Ignite VC: Jon Staenberg on Building Wealth Through Acquisition & the Power of Search Funds | Ep214 53:06

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Jon Staenberg is the founder of Agate Hound Fund, a pioneering institutional fund-of-funds focused on search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. A 30-year venture investor, Stanford “trifecta” grad, and longtime small-business owner (from car washes to an Argentine winery), he lives at the intersection of Main Street and Silicon Valley.…

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Intentional School Culture with Theresa Rothstein 37:26

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles interviews Theresa Rothstein, principal of Sacred Heart School in Patterson, California. Theresa shares her journey from parent to principal, the school’s unique legacy of multi-generational families, and the intentional community-building that has driven significant enrollm…

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Mark Cuban’s investment strategy in the world of AI 40:09

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Mark Cuban has spent decades as a serial entrepreneur and investor, with one of the best track records on the planet (including celebrity status on ABC’s Shark Tank). His success stems in part from an ability to spot opportunity early — and now he’s bringing that approach to AI. Cuban is backing AI companies that he sees taking bold swings and reim…

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School Admissions: Welcoming Families with Clarity and Care 53:42

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In this episode of "In Search of Catholic School Excellence," Thomas Boles and Becky Wong dive into the admissions process for Catholic schools, sharing practical strategies and best practices to attract and welcome new families. They discuss the importance of visibility, community reputation, and intentional, personalized engagement throughout the…

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The Sunrise Art Show with Abby Herget -Building Confidence Through Expression, Creativity, and Storytelling 22:47

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To start building your Fine Arts Program, Abby suggests, " try to start first with where they are at or what was the big trend this past year...then when you announce something that has something to do with that, they really get into it and get excited." Plan your own Sunrise Art Show by gathering all the work from the year, displaying and it and i…

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Ignite Startups: The Startup Giving Brands an Edge in AI-Powered Search with Max Sinclair | Ep213 31:41

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Max Sinclair is the founder and CEO of Azoma, an AI SaaS company helping global brands win in AI-powered search. A former Amazon product lead, he helped launch Amazon Business in the UK, led search and browse for Amazon Singapore, and headed EU Grocery before jumping into founder life. With deep experience across e-commerce search, item data qualit…

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Stem Cells & Healthspan: Dan Pardi on the Future of Regenerative Wellness 22:18

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On Mission Matters, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Dan Pardi⁠⁠, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, about how stem cells repair the body, why stem cell exhaustion drives aging, and how systems-based, clinically tested protocols aim to boost cellular renewal and healthspan. Link: ⁠http://qualialife.com/missionmatters⁠ Coupon Code: MISSIONMAT…

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Possible: Lisa Su on semiconductors, compute, and big bets 42:40

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What’s the role of semiconductors—and the companies that make them—in powering human progress? What does it look like to innovate thoughtfully in a landscape where the demand for power may be higher than the supply? With AI evolving faster and faster, how can we keep up? Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Lisa Su joins the show to talk about hardware…

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APAC, AI & the Open Internet: The Trade Desk’s Shelly Mittal on What’s Next 12:48

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Shelly Mittal⁠, Senior Executive Communications at The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), about APAC’s rising role in ad tech, the shift to AI-driven, transparent media buying, and why the open internet matters for brands and consumers alike. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠…

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Ignite LP: Cracking the Code of Accredited Investing with Leyla Kunimoto | Ep212 28:14

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Leyla Kunimoto is the co-founder of Accredited Investor Insights, a platform demystifying private placements, venture funds, and commercial real estate for LPs and high-net-worth investors. She writes for a cross-section of the ecosystem—limited partners, fund managers, RIAs, and wealth advisors—focused on cutting through jargon to what actually dr…

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In Search of Catholic School Excellence Exploring the programs, people, and practices making a difference in Catholic education. Join host Thomas Boles as we hear from principals, teachers, and innovators shaping the future of Catholic schools. Whether you're a leader looking for ideas or an advocate for Catholic education, this show is your guide …

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Backing Extraordinary Founders: Lu Zhang on AI, Healthcare, and Space-Tech 15:17

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lu Zhang⁠, Founder & Managing Partner at Fusion Fund, about evaluating early-stage founders, why vertical AI in healthcare and industrial automation are accelerating, and how space-tech is opening a new frontier for deep-tech entrepreneurs. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamt…

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How AI can unlock life-saving cures, with Siddhartha Mukherjee 28:58

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Discovering new medicines has long been a slow, inefficient, and expensive process. Siddhartha Mukherjee, esteemed cancer biologist and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Emperor of All Maladies, is looking to change that. That’s why he partnered with Reid Hoffman to found Manas AI, a company that uses AI to accelerate drug discovery and…

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Ignite Startups: Building SportsVisio and the Future of AI Sports Tech with Jason Syversen | Ep211 47:39

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Jason Syversen is the founder & CEO of SportsVisio and a former DARPA program manager turned repeat entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He went from hacking Wi-Fi cameras for Special Forces demos to running nine-figure government R&D portfolios—then into startups and sports, with a mission to democratize analytics for everyday athletes. Wit…

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Ignite Startups: Designing the Future of AEC Software with Amar Hanspal | Ep210 35:32

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What if the tools reshaping our cities still think it’s 1998? Amar Hanspal thinks that’s a bug, not a feature—and he’s building the patch. Amar Hanspal is a veteran product leader and entrepreneur who helped steer Autodesk’s product org through a massive cloud shift before co-founding Bright Machines. Today he’s the co-founder of Motif, reimagining…

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Data-Driven Growth: How Cogent Analytics Transforms Small Business ROI 19:28

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Caleb Connerty⁠, VP of Operations at Cogent Analytics, about how data-driven systems help entrepreneurs scale smarter. From his inspiring origin story to real client success cases, Caleb explains how structured analytics improve profit, cash flow, and equity—transforming small businesses into sustainabl…

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Ignite VC: Jeffrey Fidelman on Building a Repeatable Capital Engine & Fundraising Wins | Ep209 58:49

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Jeffrey Fidelman is the Founder & CEO of Fidelman & Company, an investment bank purpose-built for early-stage companies and emerging managers. A Harvard graduate who spent a decade at Morgan Stanley and HSBC before helping run a $120–125M venture fund, he’s since scaled a 40-person team that blends institutional process with hands-on fundraising ex…

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Designing AI for people and the planet, with Aza Raskin 44:34

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AI is rapidly changing what it means to be human, but is AI development truly human-centered? According to Aza Raskin, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, the answer is largely “no.” The man who invented the “infinite scroll” is now working to understand why the most powerful technology so often fails to prioritize the human experience …

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From Rocket Science to Healing: How Mark Fox Is Using Energy Therapy to Restore Hope 26:37

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In this Mission Matters episode, host Adam Torres sits down with Mark Fox, CEO of Resona Health, to discuss his journey from aerospace engineering to health innovation. Fox reveals how his passion for helping others inspired him to create energy-based devices that bring relief to those suffering from chronic pain, stress, and mental health challeng…

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Ignite Startups: Max Greenwald on Precision Demand Gen with AI Agents | Ep208 36:05

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Max Greenwald is the co-founder and CEO of Warmly.ai, a platform building AI agents that warm your TAM and route hot leads to sales. A former Google PM who helped ship Google’s viral “Where’s Waldo” Maps April Fools (played by ~100M people), he’s navigated six pivots and the gauntlet from idea to real GTM repeatability. With on-the-ground experienc…

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From Lab to Market: How ATUM Ventures Builds Mission-Driven Deep Tech Startups 17:34

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Nicolas Tabardel⁠, Managing Partner, ATUM Ventures, about venture building in deep tech—sourcing IP from research institutes, validating with corporates, funding early milestones, and empowering founders to scale solutions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, AI, and healthcare. Follow Adam on Insta…

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Ignite VC: The Truth About Product-Market Fit and Founder Grit with Gabriel Jarrosson | Ep207 1:02:05

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Gabriel Jarrosson is a seven-time founder with three exits and the General Partner of Lobster Capital, a fund specializing in top-performing YC startups. With over $25 million invested in early-stage companies, Gabriel brings a rare blend of founder grit and investor insight—shaped by years of building, failing, and ultimately scaling ventures from…

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Baratunde Thurston wants us to reimagine our relationship with AI 36:47

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How we decide to live with AI, at home or at work, will greatly impact our personal and professional futures. Baratunde Thurston, a comedian, writer, and commentator, has had a long career exploring what a harmonious relationship between human beings and our machines could look like. Now, as host and co-creator of the podcast Life with Machines, he…

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From Fear to Clarity: HeirLight’s Human Approach to Estate Planning 14:45

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jermaine Ee⁠, Founder of HeirLight, about turning a family conversation into a platform that helps users inventory assets, create wills and health directives, and connect with attorneys when needed—bringing accessible, multilingual estate planning to more families. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://w…

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Ignite VC: Scaling With Discipline and Growth Equity Without the Hype with Jim Ferry | Ep206 44:38

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Jim Ferry is a Partner at Volition Capital, a Boston-based growth equity firm backing founder-owned, capital-efficient companies across software, internet, and consumer. With over a decade at Volition and lead roles in investments like Attitude, Doing Things, Kinetics, and ButterflyMX, he’s helped scale businesses from product–market fit through ex…

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Modernizing Telecom: How The POTS Box Is Replacing Legacy Copper Lines 12:06

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Robert Garry⁠, CEO of The POTS Box, about how his company is transforming telecom by replacing outdated copper phone lines with modern digital solutions. Garry explains the impact of the FCC’s copper phase-out, the benefits of POTS line replacement, and how The POTS Box’s partner program…

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Building Asia’s FemTech Movement: Lindsay Davis on Advancing Women’s Health Innovation 12:40

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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Lindsay Davis, Founder of FemTech Association Asia, about leading Asia’s growing femtech ecosystem. Davis shares how the association connects 80+ startups across 10 countries, fostering innovation and collaboration in women’s health, advocacy, and technology. Follow Adam on Instagram at https:…

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Ignite Startups: How Open Source and AI Are Transforming Modern Software with Marc Seitz | Ep205 52:43

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Marc Seitz is the founder of Papermark, an open-source alternative to DocSend that helps startups share documents more securely and affordably. With a background spanning physics, hackathons, and startup building—from co-founding HackerBay to launching Intel Ignite Europe—Marc brings deep insights into open source innovation, founder culture, and t…