Best Startup Garage Podcasts (2025)

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Rebuilding Infant Nutrition: ByHeart’s Ron Belldegrun on Science, Quality & Trust 15:56

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ron Belldegrun⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of ByHeart. Ron shares how ByHeart built its own U.S. supply chain, ran a landmark clinical trial, and created a cleaner, breast-milk-inspired formula (alpha-lactalbumin + lactoferrin, organic grass-fed whole milk; no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm). He discusse…

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From Garage Startup to Celebrity-Backed Brand ft. Jake Bullock 1:05:12

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Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – ⁠https://www.tryglimpse.com What if cannabis could become a true social beverage—an alternative to alcohol that delivers the buzz without the hangover? T…

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534 - How To Set Your Personal Training Rates and When To Raise Prices (HIT Garage Gym Series part 3 with Pete Cerqua) 27:06

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So you’ve planned and designed your new home-based HIT studio — how much should you charge clients? When should you raise your rates? How should you raise your rates (and should you worry about clients when you do)? In part 3 of this HIT Garage Gym series, Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua walks you through the most important things you need to kn…

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From Setback to $200M Success (COO Playbook) - Andelyn Biosciences', Cyrill Kellerhals 22:40

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Under Pressure, Leaders Rise When I spoke with Cyrill Kellerhals, COO of Andelyn Biosciences, I was struck by how calm and grounded he was while describing some of the toughest leadership moments of his career. At Novartis, he faced a difficult FDA inspection — the kind of moment that could make or break a company. Instead of panicking, he led his …

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533 - How to Reverse Chronic Illnesses Like Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Back Pain with HIT (with Tim Dettmann) 1:19:43

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There is a quiet pandemic that’s going on in the world that not enough people are talking about: chronic disease. More and more people are getting chronically ill, but what if the solution to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions has actually been there all along? In this episode, university lecturer, researcher, and physioth…

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Eyewitness to Suffering: Tim Costello on the Collapse of USAID 47:10

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Australia’s Reverend Tim Costello is the former Chief Executive of World Vision Australia and a lawyer, minister, and social advocate. “A free society is an extraordinary moral achievement… It takes morality,” he says. “When we start to see morality - which is we, not I - corroding and empathy evaporating, we are in trouble for a free society.” How…

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532 - How to Choose The Best HIT Machines For Your New Garage-Based HIT Studio (a Deep Dive with Pete Cerqua) 1:17:20

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So you’ve designed and built out your new garage-based HIT studio, and you’re ready to get your HIT machines — which machines should you get first? Should you favor certain brands over others? Does the type of equipment matter if you like to train a certain way or if your type of clients have very specific needs? Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua …

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Why Women’s Health, Parenting, and Sports Are the Next Big Bets in Venture ft. Rachel Springate 51:08

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Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – https://www.tryglimpse.com What does it take to raise and run a venture fund focused on the overlooked—and why women’s health, parenting, and sports are …

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Humans + AI Agents: Frank Sondors on Scalable Pipeline at Lower Cost 17:00

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Frank Sondors⁠, CEO of Salesforge, on combining human sellers with AI agents to maximize pipeline coverage, improve speed-to-reply, and reduce costs—including where AI fits best and when to stick with humans. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date informati…

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How a Submarine Officer’s Biggest Mistake Taught Him Calm CEO Leadership - AeroPost's Camilo Rueda 40:23

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Most leaders say they want transparency. But when the pressure’s on, many unintentionally create cultures where people hide mistakes. Camilo Rueda — CEO of Aeropost and former U.S. Navy Submarine Officer — learned this lesson the hard way, thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface. As a young officer, one bad call almost ended his career. In that…

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531 - How to Start Your Own HIT Fitness Business in Your Garage — What You Need To Know To Get Started the Right Way (with Pete Cerqua) 28:42

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So you’re ready to build your own garage-based HIT studio, but what exactly do you need to know to get started? In this first episode of a new series, Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua walks you through the first steps you need to take and all the things you need to know to lay the foundations of your new business properly, including knowing if yo…

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Edesia’s Navyn Salem Defines Humanity 42:22

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Navyn Salem, founder and CEO of the malnutrition social enterprise Edesia, discusses our shared humanity in caring for children all over the world. Edesia produces fortified, peanut-based products like Plumpy'Nut for humanitarian agencies like UNICEF, World Food Programme, and other NGOs working in emergency and conflict zones. “We feed children ev…

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VC Playbook Has Changed. Here’s What Founders Must Do ft. Ezra Galston 1:17:57

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Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time –https://www.tryglimpse.com What does it take to build a truly durable consumer brand in today’s volatile venture environment? In this episode, Mike sits d…

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I Turned a Garage Door Company Into a Tech Powerhouse (14M+ Users) - CEO Jeff Meredith, Chamberlain Group 36:04

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Real leadership begins the moment your team starts to doubt you. Jeff Meredith, CEO of Chamberlain Group, has lived that moment. He took a 70-year-old garage door company and transformed it into a global tech powerhouse with 14M+ connected users. But as Jeff shared with me, the toughest part wasn’t the technology or the strategy—it was earning back…

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530 - How To Be A Successful HIT Personal Trainer — No HIT Studio Required! (with Jeremy Amin) 1:24:53

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How can you build a successful HIT personal training business without your own HIT studio? Jeremy Amin has done it, and in this episode, we talk about how he’s growing his client list while training in a big box gym. We go into some very specific – and highly effective – tactics that he has used to get more clients, from simple things like talk tri…

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I Used One Number to Transform My Entire Company (Amy Martin, TruWest CMO) 37:40

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Erase silos. Unite the company. Rebuild trust—fast. When I first heard Amy Martin, CMO at TruWest Holdings, talk about her “One Number” strategy the TURNAROUND stopped me in my tracks. She didn’t know if leaders would embrace it… or fight to protect their own KPIs. But once it landed, everything changed: -True C-suite alignment -Faster growth -A cu…

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Adam O’Connor on Leading Global Teams and Building Smarter Workforces 10:42

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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Adam O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc. Adam shares his journey from hospitality to leading global sales and operations, managing teams across 24 offices and 75 languages. He explains how Gear Inc helps companies scale with global talent, the importance of servant leadership, and …

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Recaps, Downrounds and Cap Table Engineering: What Really Happens When Your Growth Plan Fails with Steven Finn 59:36

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Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – ⁠https://www.tryglimpse.com When fundraising stalls, valuations reset, and the cap table gets messy—what really happens next? In this episode, Mike sits …

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I Turned a Struggling Startup Into the Backbone of AI (400k+ Engineers)- CEO Revelo, Lucas Mendes 29:40

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Everyone tells their teams to “use AI.” But as Lucas Mendes (CEO of Revelo) told me, that almost never works. Employees don’t resist because they’re lazy. They resist because new tools feel intimidating, misunderstood, or disconnected from what really matters in their day-to-day. That’s where leadership comes in. Lucas shared how he turned an almos…

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529 - How To Keep Your Personal Training Clients Coming Back For More — Million-Dollar HIT Client Retention Strategies and Tactics (with Pete Cerqua) 58:52

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So you’ve started getting good at getting strength training clients, but are you – or your trainers – doing things that drive business away without realizing it? Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua returns to talk about why your approach to client retention matters when it comes to building a successful fitness business and the things you can do rig…

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Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow on Using Your Voice 43:09

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Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow discusses the importance of strong leadership, raising our voices about what we believe is wrong, and her continued advocacy for issues like hunger and mental health. “I may have retired, but I have not retired my voice. At this time, where so much is at stake, nobody should be retiring their voice,” she says. “We sh…

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Michael Bernstein on Reinventing Pallets with Sustainable Innovation 13:50

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Michael Bernstein⁠, Founder of Bernastic. Michael shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, explaining how his patented material combines apparel waste with HDPE to create sustainable pallets. With applications across supply chains worldwide, Bernastic’s innovation reduces waste, …

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Doug Willmore on Profitable Climate Action with World Tree 14:12

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Doug Willmore⁠, CEO of World Tree. Doug shares how the company has transformed $17M in investor capital into $300M in sustainable lumber assets by planting a unique fast-growing hardwood that regenerates after harvest. Partnering with over 375 small farmers, World Tree creates long-lasting …

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528 - How To Get The Most Out of Your MedX Machines with Bill Crawford 1:10:19

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What do you need to know to get the most out of your MedX machines and give your strength training clients the best possible results? In this previously members-only episode, we’re featuring award-winning trainer and MedX expert Bill Crawford, the founder of Basic Training in Scottsdale, Arizona. We go into detail on how to get the most in terms of…

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Gary Engels on Building Recurring Income Through MyGig’s Referral Network 11:55

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Gary Engels⁠, CEO of MyGig, about how his platform serves small businesses, gig workers, and entrepreneurs through vetted services like health insurance, IT solutions, and tax credits. Gary explains how My Gig’s referral program allows certified resellers to earn one-time and recurring comm…

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I Scaled Dropbox to $1 Billion (President Amplitude, Thomas Hansen) 39:16

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Thomas Neergaard Hansen — President of Amplitude and former Microsoft and Dropbox executive — proved to me that even the most hard-earned leadership skills aren’t always enough. He’s led billion-dollar teams, navigated career reinventions, and even learned leadership lessons on a windsurfing board. In this episode, he opens up about the next leader…

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The $400B Question: How AI Is Redefining Venture Capital and the Future of Startups 1:01:59

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Glimpse is the all‑in‑one, AI‑powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – ⁠https://www.tryglimpse.com Q1 2025 was the slowest fundraising quarter for consumer VC in recent memory. So what's really happening in venture capital—a…

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How is Legoland Building Elite Teams? (Fmr. President Legoland Florida, Franceen Gonzalez) 49:36

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Running a theme park isn’t just rides and fun. It’s about leading elite teams that deliver with precision, creativity, and resilience—day in and day out. In this episode of Lead the Team, I sit down with Franceen Gonzales, Former President of Legoland Florida Resort—one of the hidden geniuses behind its success. We cover: - A strategy to inspire pe…

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527 - Who is Lawrence Neal? The Story of the Mind Behind High Intensity Business 47:53

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What’s it like to leave a high-paying job in one of the greatest cities in the world so you can create a hyper-focused podcast serving High-Intensity Training business owners? That’s exactly what Lawrence Neal, founder of the High Intensity Business podcast (formerly called Corporate Warrior) did, and it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Dave Bess turn…

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Chef Curtis Duffy on Inspiration and Resilience 34:35

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Chicago chef and restaurateur Curtis Duffy recounts some of the revelations in his new book, Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef on this episode of Add Passion & Stir. Duffy writes about surviving the tragic loss of his parents at a very young age. “If it's helping somebody else get through what they need to get through… and if it helps them, in some way, …

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Waterloo & Sweet Leaf Tea Founders & Operators Reveal What They Look For in $50M+ Brands with Clayton Christopher and Brian Goldberg 1:04:03

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Glimpse is the all‑in‑one, AI‑powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – ⁠https://www.tryglimpse.com/ EisnerAmper provides financial advisory services tailored to the specific needs of consumer product companies. Looking for a…

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Why Losing Makes You a Better Leader (CEO of Cyara, Rishi Rana) 36:15

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Some Lessons You Only Learn After Failing Rishi Rana—CEO of Cyara and former global product leader at Microsoft—shares the leadership lesson you just can’t learn in a classroom. His career has been incredible having shared the stage with Bill Gates. Tripled revenue in a brutal turnaround. Led global teams under immense pressure. But what stands mos…

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Wiotee Kargbo on Empowering Students and Supporting Teachers 6:13

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In this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Wiotee Kargbo⁠, Founder of Students Excel & Serve, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in underserved and special education environments. Wiotee shares her origin story, the lessons from her volunteer experience, and how she's building a mission around empathy, service, and…

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Redefining Menstrual Education with Starlesle Orji 5:09

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On this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ sits down with ⁠Starlessly Orji⁠, Founder of Bless Bloom and Flow, a menstrual health education platform designed for young girls. Inspired by her own experience and fueled by community insight, Starlesle is building a safe, digital space for girls to learn about their bodies with confidence an…

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ReMIND: How Rachel Onile Is Making Stroke Recovery More Accessible 5:09

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In this Mission Matters episode, host Adam Torres speaks with Rachel Onile, Founder of ReMIND, a stroke recovery app designed to support marginalized communities. Born from her mother’s experience with stroke and the inaccessibility of ongoing care, ReMIND combines speech therapy tools, emotional health tracking, and peer support in one affordable …

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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship and Pitch Competitions 12:07

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Phil Farinacci⁠, Director of Philanthropy at the Grant Cardone Foundation, about their youth pitch competition and impact programs. From awarding over $12,000 to providing access to elite sales training, Phil shares how the foundation is redefining what it means to support at-risk youth an…

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526 - He Started a HIT Business and Now He’s Making a Million in Revenue — Here’s How Patrick Ziebell Is Doing It 1:27:22

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What does it take to go from 1 studio to 1 million in revenue? Strength Evolution founder Patrick Ziebell joins us to talk about how he finally unlocked the path to success after being slow to grow. We talk about how important having the right focus is, using MedX Medical machines, working as a trainer versus working on the business, how he looks a…

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Student Builds Housing Access App to Tackle Gentrification Challenges 7:17

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews student entrepreneur Nihan Lobo Huerta, who pitched her innovative housing app, HAFE (Housing Accessible For Everyone), during a competition at Grant Cardone’s headquarters. Drawing from community stories and personal passion for public service, Nihan’s mission is to help marginalized famili…

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Student Innovator Wins Grand Prize for Pill Swallowing Aid Invention 6:17

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Muna Yassin, winner of the pitch competition hosted at Grant Cardone’s headquarters. Muna shares the origin of her invention Pill Pal, a device inspired by her grandmother’s struggle with taking pills. From 3D-printing her prototype to winning $6,000 in funding, Muna is on a mission to impro…

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How Jake Sisk Is Mentoring Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs While Building His Real Estate Legacy 7:46

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jake Sisk⁠, Co-Founder of oasisK capital, who recently judged a pitch competition for high school entrepreneurs at Grant Cardone’s HQ. Jake shares his passion for giving back, the importance of mentorship, and how he balances life as a business owner and Division I athlete—all while scaling…

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How Pop Fun Wellness Is Using Play to Heal Minds of All Ages 7:04

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Jaina Burrell, Founder of Pop Fun Wellness, who pitched her innovative concept at a student competition hosted by the Grant Cardone Foundation. Inspired by her brother’s sensory processing disorder and her own mental wellness journey, Jaina explains how play-based tools can create accessible…

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How Carly Zhao Turned a Worn-Out Backpack Into a Startup Mission 5:43

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In this inspiring episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Carly Zhao⁠, Founder of Bag Buddy, after her live pitch at the Grant Cardone Foundation competition in Florida. Carly shares how her personal experience led to creating a solution for students to keep backpacks protected and lasting longer. Through her journey with Seeds of For…

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Fariba Akter on Tackling Heat Inequality with a Solar-Powered Solution 6:08

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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Fariba Akter, a student entrepreneur who pitched her invention SolAire—a solar-powered handheld fan—to fight heat inequality. Inspired by family in Bangladesh and backed by the Seeds of Fortune accelerator, Fariba shares how she’s turning awareness into action and inspiring others along the wa…

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Jane Oates on Building a Smarter Workforce Through Storytelling and Skills Training 17:33

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jane Oates⁠, Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation, on workforce trends, education programs, and how employer-driven training models are transforming job placement. Jane shares her experience helping communities tell their workforce stories and outlines what’s next for WorkingNation’s miss…

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Chloe Chanmaly on Winning 10X Pitch and Uplifting Kids with Cancer Through Madi’s Mission 8:52

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In this Mission Matters episode,⁠ Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Chloe Chanmaly⁠, Founder of Madi’s Mission, live from the Grant Cardone 10X headquarters in Florida. After unexpectedly winning third place in the pitch competition, Chloe shares how her cousin’s battle with cancer inspired her to launch a nonprofit delivering personalized care packages—and…

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Teen Innovator Uses AI to Fight Financial Aid Fraud in Higher Education 7:47

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews student entrepreneur Zoe Inocencio, fresh off her 2nd place win at the Grant Cardone Foundation pitch competition. Zoe shares how she developed Scoura, an AI-powered platform designed to detect financial aid fraud before it happens. Her mission is to ensure that resources reach the students …

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Unlocking AI's Potential in Business: Jonathan & Elisheva Stross' Journey 18:14

2M ago18:14

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jonathan⁠ and ⁠Elisheva Stross⁠, Co-Founders of Nexus Apps AI, on how they created an affordable AI-powered platform that helps small businesses launch and optimize digital ad campaigns with ease. From cutting cost-per-click by up to 90% to building tailored ad strategies, their tool empowe…

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Trust AI? Can Leaders Really. (CEO Aprimo, Erik Huddleston) 34:25

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If you’re not leading AI… it’s already leading you. Erik Huddleston, CEO of Aprimo and a 6-time exited founder, breaks down what every modern leader needs to understand about scaling with AI—before it’s too late. If you're leading a team and feeling the pressure of speed, complexity, and rising expectations… his message is for you. "AI can produce …

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From Grief to Growth: Vince Sanders on Launching CBD American Shaman 21:27

2M ago21:27

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Vince Sanders⁠, Founder and President of CBD American Shaman, about how a search to help a loved one with cancer sparked a nationwide CBD wellness brand. Vince shares his entrepreneurial journey, navigating regulation, educating communities, and creating effective plant-based products for b…

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(Ingram Micro) The Doubt that Drives Fear-President Global Platform, Sanjib Sahoo 37:20

2M ago37:20

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When Ingram Micro Got Tested Sanjib Sahoo, President of Ingram Micro’s Global Platform Group, was already preparing to lead under pressure—long before the headlines. Before the headlines. Before the cyberattack. Before the world was watching… When we recorded this conversation, none of us knew what was coming. But what Sanjib shared then feels even…