PODCAST · business
9x90
by Adi
A conversational showcase of high performing professionals, investors, athletes and thought leaders from around the globe.
Episodes
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How Hedge Fund Titan Bruce Lipnick is Capitalizing on the Silver Tsunami’s Biggest Market Opportunity
Former hedge fund titan Bruce Lipnick, who was an early pioneer behind multiple groundbreaking industry innovations—including helping develop, fund, and launch an online platform that provides real-time access to investment managers, with current AUM of approximately $50 billion—joins us on 9x90…
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#65 The Billionaire's Playbook for Sports-Anchored Real Estate: Monetizing Stadiums, Solar Infrastructure, & University NIL
In this episode of 9x90™, former NFL player turned Private Equity Titan: Kyle Auffray unpacks the massive financial upside of sports-anchored commercial real estate with Adi Soozin. For CRE titans, Auffray reveals how partnering with expanding leagues like the USL or leveraging university NIL...
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#64 The Peace Moonshot 2030: Architecting Global Transformation With Rotary International
In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with David Gershon, architect of the Peace Moonshot 2030, and her godmother Stephanie Urchick Past President of Rotary International, to unpack the mechanics of "Social Change 2.0" and global transformation. Together, they reveal how leveraging…
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From a $61B Portfolio to Family Office CEO: George Bergamo on Turning CRE OPEX into a Revenue Engine
In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with former $61 billion portfolio manager turned Family Office CEO, George Bergamo, for a macroeconomic masterclass on capitalizing on distressed hotel assets and converting operational expenditures (OPEX) into guaranteed revenue engines. With...
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#62 From Dead Crypto Mines to Tier 4 Hubs: The $3.2B Masterclass in Energy Arbitrage and Data Center Domination
In this episode of 9x90™, host Adi Soozin sits down with commercial real estate titan Benjamin Callis to unpack his staggering $3.2 billion pipeline and his ruthless strategy for dominating the data center arms race. Callis reveals how he is weaponizing traditional real estate assets to bankroll...
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#61 From The Sopranos to the Director's Chair: Richard Maldone's Hollywood Evolution
In this podcast episode, host Adi Soozin interviews actor Richard Maldone—best known for his role as Albert Barese on The Sopranos—about his eclectic career and his transition behind the camera. Maldone reflects on his unconventional entry into the acting world, his early Hollywood opportunities,...
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#60 Flipping the CAPEX Paradigm: the Privatization of Energy with Industry Titan Dr. Bartosz Wojszczyk
In this episode of 9x90™, we sit down with Dr. Bartosz Wojszczyk, an industry titan who has executed over $50 billion in global energy infrastructure projects. We break down the massive macroeconomic shift that is allowing savvy commercial real estate investors to turn traditional energy cost...
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(#59) Esther Wojcicki: The Godmother of the Modern Era & Mentor to the Minds That Built Silicon Valley
For those of you who do not know Esther, she is: 1. The Godmother of Silicon Valley: Renowned as a legendary mentor to tech titans, Esther Wojcicki has shaped the leadership and innovation landscape of Silicon Valley, mentoring figures such as the founders of Google, past CEO of YouTube…
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(#58) Meet Paul Peterson, Managing Partner of Heritage Origen Fund™: He sits at the intersection of high-stakes finance and fundamental survival.
About this episode In this episode, we explore the intersection of high-stakes finance and fundamental survival. From the strategic landscape of Expo City Dubai to the emerging markets of the Global South, we discuss how a shift in macroeconomic thinking is driving the next generation of food,...
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(#57) Edward A Mermelstein: From Refugee to Real Estate Titan
In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin Managing Partner of Heritage Real Estate Fund™ interviews Edward Mermelstein, the man who plucked her out of a BioTech Private Equity event and convinced her to return to the world of CRE. Edward's experience includes 25+ years of real estate experience and $4...
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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...
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(#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....
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(#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...
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(#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…
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#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...
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#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...
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#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™,...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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…
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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(#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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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#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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Meet the Marketer With Multiple Successful Exits: Maria Sirotkina on 9x90™ (#26)
For those of you who don’t know Maria Sirotkina, she’s a dynamic growth strategist who has successfully exited two startups and now serves as a fractional CMO, specializing in scaling FinTech and EdTech companies from 0 to 8 figures in revenue. Maria is known for building and optimizing...
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Meet the CEO of Bafu: The FinTech Startup Every Bank Would Love to Buy Next - 9x90™ (#25)
In this compelling episode, Adi Soozin, a 5th-generation investor, sits down with Henry Grijalba, the CEO of a swoon-worthy fintech company, to discuss the high-stakes world of fintech and the art of navigating a successful exit. Henry shares his company’s two-pronged strategy for scaling and...
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Meet the IE Business School Alumni Woking on a Best Seller Together – Ryan Monahan, Adi Soozin & Mihir Bhalla (#24)
You can join the waitlist for our upcoming book at https://adisoozin[.]com/book In this episode we talked about: 1. Unlocking the Secrets of High-Performance Collaboration in Business2. The Art of Collaborative Synergy3. The Importance of Setting Goals and Measuring Success Unlocking the Secrets…
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The Legend of Leadership: Jay Almeida’s Impact as an International Bank President & Rotarian on 9x90™ (#23)
Jay Almeida is a distinguished business leader and bank executive whose background in both global finance and prestigious philanthropy set him apart as a trailblazer in every endeavor he undertakes. With a wealth of international experience, Jay has become a respected figure in the worlds of...
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From Frozen Yogurt to Wall Street, Meet the Kingmaker: Steve Beninati on 9x90™ (#22)
In this compelling and candid conversation, two renowned leaders—Steve Beninati, a celebrated Wall Street executive with decades of entrepreneurial excellence, and Adi Soozin, a fifth-generation investor and visionary marketing strategist—exchange transformative insights on resilience…
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Meet Amir Emacha: Private Equity’s Favorite Founder (#21)
In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with Amir Emacha, founder of Microhub, to discuss a revolutionary solution to one of the biggest headaches for property managers and tenants alike: package delivery. From transforming how multifamily properties handle the influx of daily deliveries…
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Meet Khurram: The Tech Genius Building a Real World Jarvis (#19)
Discover how Khurram & his team are responding to loss & tragedy by reshaping home security. In this exciting episode, Khurram, a tech genius from Irvine & the founder of Irvinei, shares his experiences and insights on building a groundbreaking home security system that operates like Jarvis from...
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Meet the Growth Hacker’s Favorite Growth Hacker: Brian Swichkow on 9×90™ (#18)
In this exclusive 9×90™ episode, Adi Soozin and Brian Swichkow bring together their unmatched expertise in growth hacking, storytelling, and next-level innovation. Brian, hailed as one of the world’s most accomplished growth hackers, shares his extraordinary journey, from breaking digital…
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Meet Nadezda Kopievskaya Contributing Author to the Indispensable Guide to Growth Hacking™ on 9x90™
Growth Hacking Across Cultures: Insights from Google, AI, and Supercomputers with Nadezda Kopievskaya In this inspiring episode of 9x90™, host Adi Soozin is joined by Nadezda Kopievskaya—a powerhouse in international marketing and product strategy. Nadezda shares her remarkable journey, from...
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Meet President Dan Rizzi (#16)
In this episode we shake things up. Instead of bringing in a founder of a rapid growing startup, we have the President of a very prestigious club join us to tell us how his group of 105 philanthropists drive positive change in their local society.
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Meet Chris Alman the King of Exit Strategies
Download Chris's FREE exit interview here: https://9x90.co/chris-alman-the-king-of-exit-strategies-15/
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Elevating Your Life: The Diana Hernandez Story – From Corporate Success to CBD Wellness
In this episode Adi Soozin of 9x90 introduces us to the brilliant startup founder Diana Hernandez. Diana Hernandez is a Business Administrator, holding a Master's degree in Corporate Communications from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has…
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Barbara Vercruysse 🧗🏼♀️the best work & life advice for startup founders (#11)
In this episode Adi Soozin of MD9 interviews Barbara Vercruysse. Adi first met Barbara via LinkedIn after this LinkedIn post popped up in her newsfeed. It is impressive, motivational, authentic and for all of these reasons Adi asked Barbara to join us on the 9x90 show. Barbara is: A survivor of...
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A conversational showcase of high performing professionals, investors, athletes and thought leaders from around the globe.
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