In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Erik LaPaglia, Managing Partner at NextTech Ventures. Erik shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate broadcasting to launching his own business during the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses his philosophy of adding value, supporting founders, and identifying growth opportunities. The conversation also explores emerging trends in AI, blockchain, and the agent economy, highlighting where future investment opportunities may lie. 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