Mission Matters Innovation with Adam Torres

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/] interviews ⁠Alex Halkin⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhalkin/], Founder & CEO of Competera. Alex explains how Competera’s AI pricing platform helps retailers move beyond static rules and elasticity tables to model-driven pricing that lifts margin and frees teams’ time. He also shares his founder journey—from early tech hustles to building a profitable AI company through global shocks—guided by a mission to let machines do the math so people can do meaningful work Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ [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/⁠ [https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/] Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ [https://missionmatters.com/] More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ [https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/] interviews ⁠Kurt Ranka⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-ranka-9733301/], Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle. Kurt explains how OEMs and manufacturers can rethink pricing amidst cooling inflation by moving away from cost-plus models toward value-based strategies that better reflect product value, services, and customer perception. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ [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/⁠ [https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/] Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ [https://missionmatters.com/] More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ [https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres [https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/] interviews Nomi Khedawala, Sr. Technical Program Manager at Reddit. Nomi shares his journey from rural Georgia to Silicon Valley, his growth at top tech companies, and how gratitude and perspective fuel his mission to give back while investing in ethical innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ [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/ [https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/] Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ [https://missionmatters.com/] More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia [https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/] interviews ⁠Aleksandra Gajer⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-gajer-m-d-42b606276/], Founder at The Gajer Practice. Aleksandra shares why she left emergency medicine to focus on metabolic optimization, hormone balance, sleep, movement, and whole-person care—helping high performers achieve longevity and everyday vitality. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ [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/⁠ [https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/] Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ [https://missionmatters.com/] More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ [https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres [https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/] interviews Elias Arjan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasarjan/], Founder & CEO of Healthspan Productions, about the Healthspan Summit 2025 in Los Angeles. Arjan shares his 30-year journey in performance and wellness, his mission to help people live 100 healthy years or more, and how the summit is bringing together the best evidence-based leaders, brands, and innovations in longevity. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ [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/ [https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/] Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ [https://missionmatters.com/] More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia [https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]