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(#56) Reinventing Modern Medicine: How Todd Perman's Getting Higher Returns With Preventative Medicine on 9x90™

This isn’t just another healthcare discussion — it’s a paradigm shift in how medicine is monetized. Todd Perman is showing investors, clinicians, and founders that the financial future of healthcare lies in prevention, not repair — and he’s proving it at scale. For decades, the U.S. healthcare system has been locked in a “break-fix” mindset — waiting for disease to advance before profiting from treatment. Todd Perman , CEO & General Partner of Seed Healthcare , has cracked the code on someth...

Aug 15, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 56

(#55) Access You Can’t Buy: The Distressed Asset Gold Rush Has Hit CRE & Here’s How Heritage Silently & Patiently Prepped to Win 9×90™

About this episode The commercial real estate market is echoing the seismic shifts of 2008—but this time, Heritage is positioned to capitalize on it. Distressed assets are quietly flooding into the backrooms where the best deals are closed before most even know that the asset has changed owners. Borrowers hitting financial walls are calling their favorite silent fixers, the Heritage REF team. As construction projects stall, and refinancing collapses under the weight of elevated interest rates, t...

Aug 15, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 55

(#54) Inside the World of Luxury Fix & Flips: Roberto Bolona of Brenner Cox™ on Speed, Precision, and 33% IRRs on 9x90™

About this episode What if your next real estate investment didn’t take years to yield returns—and came with white-glove service, real-time reporting, and a team that can flip three luxury mansions faster than most contractors finish one? In this episode, Adi Soozin interviews Roberto Bolona , CEO of Brenner Cox™ the favorite Luxury Real Estate Development company of investors. Brenner Cox™ is the secret weapon behind some of South Florida’s most profitable, high-speed luxury mansion flips (don'...

Aug 03, 202552 min

(#53) 9x90 Presents: The Weizmann Institute — Guardians of Science: Resilience, Revolution, and the Future of Medicine

About this episode In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the heart of one of the world’s most prestigious scientific institutions—the Weizmann Institute—and explore how cutting-edge innovation, visionary philanthropy, and unwavering resilience are shaping the future of medicine and humanity. From revolutionary MD-PhD programs redefining medical education, to breakthrough blood cancer detection methods published in Nature , to the relentless spirit of scientists rebuilding amidst adversity—...

Aug 03, 202549 min

#50 From ThreeEQ to AdXero: Jason Ma on Mentoring UHNW and Disrupting a Legacy Industry on 9x90™

In this powerhouse episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin the Managing Director of Heritage Real Estate Fund, sits down with Jason Ma, Founder, CEO, and Chief Mentor at ThreeEQ, CBO and an investor at AdXero, acclaimed author of “Young Leaders 3.0”, a leading B20/G20 member (since 2014), and a sought-after speaker. As an award-winning chief mentor, AI/tech investor, and global strategist, Jason coaches and prepares select Next Gen leaders for greatness, and advises UHNW families, CEOs, and Single Family O...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 50

#52: Raising Billions: Ian Drewe on Mastering Capital Stacks, Risk Framing & Institutional LP Trust

Ian Drewe, a global capital markets expert who has raised billions in institutional and private capital , joins Adi Soozin on 9x90™ to unveil the playbook for securing large-scale funding. From structuring investor-aligned capital stacks to reframing risk for institutional LPs, Ian shares the principles of conservatism, transparency, and thoroughness that have made him a trusted advisor to some of the world’s largest investors. Discover how he evolved investor relationship management from handsh...

Jul 08, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 52

#51: The Story of a Vogue-Worthy Edible Luxury Empire: Daniel Colonel Unpacks His Profound Journey

How does a fifth grader baking cherry clafoutis grow into a celebrity pastry chef whose creations grace the pages of Vogue , Good Morning America , exclusive finance events in the world’s financial capitals, and the ultra-private weddings of UHNW tastemakers? In this spellbinding episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with Daniel Colonel to uncover the wild journey from non-profit bakeries to crafting a world-class edible luxury empire. Daniel shares the raw, unfiltered moments that shaped his c...

Jul 08, 202559 minSeason 1Ep. 51

#48: From Kidnapped Teen to VC Powerhouse: Justis Mendez on Defying Odds, Building Funds, and the Future of Tech on 9x90™

About this episode At just 14, Justis Mendez survived a harrowing kidnapping. By 27, he became one of the youngest Hispanic Founding GPs in U.S. venture capital. In this riveting episode of 9x90™ , Adi Soozin sits down with Justis to unpack how trauma fueled his relentless drive—leading to the creation of OneSixOne Ventures and the successful raise of a $5M fund focused on overlooked founders and frontier tech. From building a thriving startup community in Miami to structuring a fund that gives ...

Jul 08, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 47

#49: Garrett Rice is Redefining the Job Hunt: From Apple’s Design Ethos to AI-Powered Career Tools

About this episodeWhat happens when a 20-year Apple veteran applies Silicon Valley’s obsession with user experience to the broken world of job hunting? In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with Garrett Rice, founder of Callings.ai, an AI-powered platform transforming how candidates navigate the modern job market. Drawing on two decades at Apple, Garrett shares how he infused design thinking and relentless iteration into a platform built for job seekers—not hiring companies.Together, th...

Jul 08, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 48

#47 From $100 Million CRE Funds to Greek Philosophy: Dan Abbate on Building Self-Sustaining Empires on 9x90™

About this episode In this high-powered episode of 9x90™ , Adi Soozin sits down with Dan Abbate —a serial entrepreneur who sold his first tech company at 19, scaled a $20 Million hard money lending business, and now leads Cloine Capital , a $100 Million land development firm backed by other entrepreneurs. Together, they explore: 🔁 The entrepreneurial equation : how to build businesses that run, grow, and scale without you. 💡 What makes a founder “investable”—and the biggest red flags he sees. ...

Jun 21, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 47

#46 Her Business Collapsed. A Movement Was Born: Christel Caputo on the Future of Human Transformation

About this episode What happens when a multi-million-dollar business collapses overnight? For Christel Caputo , it was the beginning of a powerful transformation. In this soul-stirring episode of 9×90™ , Adi Soozin sits down with the co-founder and Executive Director of Evolution One —a nonprofit on a mission to awaken transformational leadership across the globe. Christel shares how a sudden change in state law wiped out her thriving reinvention coaching company and how she used that moment to ...

Jun 21, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 46

#45 on 9x90™ From Broadway to Million-Dollar Exit: Lisa Morris on Building Empires with Heart & Hustle

About this episode What do Broadway, million-dollar exits, and dog-inspired philanthropy have in common? Lisa Morris. In this electrifying episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin interviews Lisa Morris—a Broadway touring performer turned powerhouse entrepreneur, who built and sold Road Concierge , a multi-million dollar entertainment travel agency now part of the multi-billion dollar Internova empire. After her exit, Lisa stepped into the world of high-stakes investing and family office leadership, where s...

Jun 20, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 45

#44 From Private Jets to Private Agendas: How Dynasties Balance Life & Billion-Dollar Investments

For those of you who do not know Ne Lwin, he is: Henley-certified, multilingual family office expert with a background in private equity and alternative investments, advising on complex cross-border structuring and multigenerational wealth strategies. Worked on a £19.6B investment pipeline across real estate, tech, media, and logistics, spanning both private and public markets. Founded a 60-member global strategy network including leaders from JP Morgan, Deloitte, and BlackRock, focused on strat...

Jun 13, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 44

#43 Professional Athlete Angella Goran on Fintech & Her Billion Dollar Blueprint for Sport-Centered Cities

About this guest For those of you who do not know Angella Goran, she … World-Class Athlete & Record Holder - Angella has represented Canada at the highest levels—rowing, triathlon, and elite cycling—and currently ranks among the world’s top female indoor cyclists. In 2022, she broke the Canadian National Elite Women’s 1‑Hour Indoor Cycling record and is training to set a new UCI 1‑Hour World Record. Fintech Pioneer & Social-Impact Founder - As the first female founder of a Neobank in Nor...

Jun 13, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 43

(#42) Scientific American Took Notice. Smart Investors Are Too: The $500M Medtech Titan's Breakthrough Discovery on 9x90™

What if the most affordable and effective treatment for autoimmune diseases isn’t a pill—but light? In this episode, Adi Soozin interviews John McMahon, the medtech veteran behind over $500 million in exits and now co-founder of Cytoind, a company harnessing narrowband UVB phototherapy to retrain the immune system—safely, affordably, and with stunning early results.Recently featured on the cover of Scientific American, Cytoind’s tech mimics sunlight to reduce MS fatigue and may hold the key to t...

Jun 13, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 42

From Law School to Legacy: 50 Years of Real Estate Wisdom of William Roger Cummings (#41)

In this rare, no-holds-barred conversation, Adi Soozin sits down with one of South Florida’s most respected and multi-faceted minds in real estate — William Roger Cummings . With five decades of experience, degrees in business, law, and tax, a tenure at Century 21’s University of Learning, and affiliations ranging from Palm Beach Atlantic University to Mensa, this episode is a masterclass in real estate, self-actualization, and building a legacy. From buying his first property at 21 to mentoring...

Jun 13, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Building Billions: Stephen’s Journey Driving $8B in Multifamily Investments & Developments on 9x90™ (#40)

Join host Adi Soozin as she sits down with Stephenen Benjamin, CEO and Managing Partner of Dermot, a powerhouse in the multifamily real estate space that has skyrocketed from $1 billion assets under management in 2015 to $4 billion today. With a career spanning decades, Stephen has driven over $8 billion in multifamily investment and development projects across the U.S., demonstrating unparalleled expertise and influence in shaping the country’s rental housing market. In this episode, Stephen sh...

Jun 13, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Freaks, Fund III, and the Future of Biotech: How Alex Fair’s MedStartr is Disrupting VC with a 44% IRR

What happens when a retired-at-38 scientist turns a crowdfunding platform into one of the most predictive biotech VC machines on the planet? In this high-voltage episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin interviews Alex Fair, founder of MedStarter, a medtech and biotech fund redefining early-stage investing. With a 44% IRR, MedStarter’s data-driven approach—built on founder psychometrics, expert networks, and founder grit—has funded companies that now move billions and influence healthcare policy.Alex reveal...

Jun 12, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Meet Sarah Pustilnik, the Power Connector Who Moves Billions Behind the Scenes on 9x90™ (#38)

In this electric episode of 9x90™ , Adi Soozin sits down with Sarah Pustilnik — the fiercely loyal, relentlessly strategic force quietly shaping the global stage. Sarah isn’t just launching a PR firm. She’s formalizing a legacy of influence: the woman behind the curtain helping friends become best-selling authors, land global talk show features, and dominate elite podcasts… all while curating rooms filled with heads of state, tech moguls, family offices, Oscar winners, and billionaires—with over...

Jun 12, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 38

From Coma to Crypto: How Trish Kane’s Near-Death Experience Lead to the Revolution of a $6 Trillion Industry (#36)

In this jaw-dropping episode, Trish Kane shares how her body dropped to 86°F , she suffered two strokes , spent 9 days in a coma , and had to relearn how to walk, talk, and see. But instead of giving up, she ran marathons , earned a master’s degree , and built Healerverse —a revolutionary platform reshaping the spiritual wellness space. Trish and Adi Soozin unpack how Healerverse is bringing trust to alternative medicine through manual verification , blockchain-based ownership principles , and l...

Jun 12, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Billion-Dollar Powerhouse Turned Vigilante: Paul Hutchinson’s Crusade to Liberate Thousands

Join Adi Soozin on 9x90™ for an inspiring conversation with her mentor Paul Hutchinson, renowned cofounder of Bridge Investment Group, who helped grow the firm to over $20 billion in assets before dedicating his life to a profoundly urgent cause—ending child trafficking. Paul shares candid insights on building a powerhouse investment firm with integrity, strategic hiring, and continuous learning. Then, he reveals the powerful story behind his transition to philanthropy, including his role leadin...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 36

From Macedonia to the Skies: How Gligor Tashkovich Changed the World as We Know It (#35)

Gligor Tashkovich served as the Minister of Foreign Investment for the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, one of just 23 officials elected by the citizens to run the country. His ministry uniquely intersected with all other ministries in matters related to foreign investment. Under his leadership, Macedonia became the first country globally to fully ratify a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the 28-member European Union, enabling companies to establish manufacturing operations w...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 35

From Rocket Science to Rum Shots: The Unexpected Journey Behind Ethan Boivie's ANTI

In this candid and hilarious episode of 9x90™ , Adi Soozin sits down with one of her best friends from business school—Ethan Boivie—a literal rocket scientist turned entrepreneur & the infamous mastermind behind the anti-hangover drink ANTI . They explore Ethan's surprising career path from engineering and rocket science to launching a party-friendly wellness product that actually works. Along the way, you'll hear stories of mosh pits, Buddhist temples, and the kind of radical friendship tha...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 34

#33 Land, Legacy, and Leverage: Inside the Krown Green Foundation's $1B Regenerative Real Estate Bet

Adi Soozin interviewed William Landers from the Krown Green Foundation about their initiative to revolutionize US agriculture through regenerative farming, AI, and education, aiming for profitability on small-scale farms using a direct-to-consumer model. William Landers detailed the costs and funding of competency centers, investor protection through real estate, and his personal inspiration from observing coffee farmers, emphasizing a seed-to-cup philosophy and the value of coffee cherry waste,...

May 25, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 33

From Fashion to Real Estate Funds to Vertical Farming- Jean Paul Szita’s $1.2B Journey on 9x90™

In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin interviews Jean Paul Szita, founder of Beao Investments, whose career spans from launching a fashion business to managing $1.2 billion in real estate funds—and now, pioneering innovation in vertical farming. Jean Paul shares how his background in consumer goods and real estate laid the foundation for his latest venture, Sunny Greens Farm, a forward-thinking vertical farming company. He discusses the importance of scalability, lean team structures, strategic o...

May 23, 202539 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Epic Comeback Story of the Man, the Myth, the Legend: Eric Brody "Professor E" on 9x90™

In this captivating episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with the one and only Eric Brody—some of you might know him as Professor E. He’s earned a serious reputation in real estate, but what really sets him apart is his comeback story. Adi Soozin first met Eric at a crowded tech conference and instantly knew: “Everyone needs to hear this guy’s comeback story—it is legendary.” In this raw, no-fluff conversation, Eric shares how he went from unpaid office grunt at his dad’s architecture firm to ...

May 17, 202557 minSeason 2Ep. 2

From Wall Street to $1.4B AUM: Former Managing Partner Candidate for Heritage Real Estate Fund

In this episode of 9x90™, host Adi Soozin sits down with Grant Horwitz, candidate for the position of Managing Partner of the Heritage Real Estate Fund, for a behind-the-scenes look at his journey from Wall Street to building and managing $1.4 billion in real estate assets.Grant shares how his early days at Salomon Brothers on the CMBS trading desk ignited his passion for commercial real estate, the lessons he learned at a multigenerational Florida-based firm, and what drove him to ultimately co...

May 16, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 1

From $19.2M Loss to Financial Legacy: Joseph Lombardi’s Mission to Protect the Underdog on 9x90™

In this powerful episode, Adi Soozin sits down with Joseph Lombardi, Managing Partner of Ironhawk Financial, whose journey from personal financial tragedy to industry leadership is nothing short of inspiring. After losing \$19.2 million due to a devastating chain of events, Joseph made it his life’s mission to ensure that no one else—especially hardworking families and business owners in blue-collar industries—would have to face such loss again. He opens up about the emotional and financial fall...

May 16, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Meet Aunt Sue Hrib: Bold. Fierce. Unstoppable. BIATCH Tequila Dares to Do It Differently

In this episode, Adi Soozin sits down with Aunt Sue, the founder and visionary behind BIATCH Tequila—a 100% woman-owned brand unapologetically disrupting the $400B spirits industry. From the bold, lip-shaped bottle to its empowering mission, Aunt Sue shares how she transitioned from ERP consulting to tequila, leveraging her supply chain expertise and passion for supporting women entrepreneurs. You'll hear how BIATCH is more than a drink—it’s a movement. Sue dives into trademark strategy, the sto...

May 16, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 28

9x90™: From Working With Snoop Dogg to Leading IPOs: Jorge Olson is Building Empires in CPG

In this high-energy episode, we sit down with Jorge Olson—marketer to the stars and mastermind behind hundreds of consumer brands. Jorge shares how he helps small companies go public through reverse mergers and IPOs, drawing on decades of experience with clients like Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Cheech & Chong. We dive into his bestselling book Build Your Beverage Empire, now in its third edition, and explore his latest venture, FMCG, which empowers entrepreneurs to launch ready-to-go product ...

May 16, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 26
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