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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres speaks with Patrick Njoroge, former Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, about the cascading economic pressures facing African nations today. From the burden of external debt to local unrest fueled by unemployment, Njoroge unpacks how global and domestic challenges intersect—and why structural reforms and global cooperation are urgently needed.

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In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Shanne Carvalho⁠, Broker Associate at eXp Realty and Founder of Solid Oak Construction Co., about how a relentless mindset and a mission of service helped him overcome life’s greatest obstacles and build two thriving businesses.

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