Mission CTRL aims to ignite the innovative spirit inside us all through providing budding and successful entrepreneurs and community leaders with a platform to share their story and inspire others. Tune in every Wednesday and catch up with the team at Peralta Design as we unleash the origin stories behind some exceptional leaders, share marketing/branding insights, and navigate the ever-changing currents of pop culture.
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This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge sit down with legendary artist and art educator Curtis Grayson III for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and turning your passion into a business. Curtis shares his journey from discovering his love for art at a young age to building a career that extends far beyond the canvas. Along the way, he’s faced rejection, unexpected…
This week on Mission CTRL , Ramon and Jorge sit down with Hiram Gandia Torres, owner of Pillar Solutions, for a powerful conversation about trust, integrity, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to serve your clients. In an industry where confusion can often be exploited, Hiram has built Pillar Solutions around a different philosophy: education, transparency, and doing what's right for the…
This week on Mission CTRL , Ramon and Kevin welcome former NBA player Ta'Quan Zimmerman, founder of Be a Baller, Not a Bully, along with his brother and COO, Duval Zimmerman, for a powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and the mindset that changed everything. Before playing professionally and spending time with the Utah Jazz organization, Ta'Quan faced bullying, personal loss, and…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon Peralta and Jorge Pezo-Candelario welcome James Worthy, AI product developer and fellow podcaster, for a timely conversation about the growing AI consumer backlash - and what it means for businesses trying to stand out. As AI-generated content becomes easier to create, more brands are beginning to look and sound the same. The discussion explores the rise of AI…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon Peralta and members of the Peralta Design Flight Crew come together for a special milestone celebration - Episode 200. What began as an idea to amplify great stories, support entrepreneurs, and share meaningful conversations has grown into a platform that has featured business leaders, community changemakers, creatives, and innovators from across Connecticut and…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge sit down with Christopher Crespo and Cesar "C.J." Vertiz, co-founders of ADUKO LLC, to discuss a housing trend that could change the way homeowners think about their property. What started as a conversation between a mortgage professional and a construction expert quickly grew into a mission to help families unlock opportunities they may not realize are…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge sit down with Vicencia "Vee" Adusei, founder and president of VASE Construction, to discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it means to lead in an industry where women are still underrepresented. Growing up in Ghana in a family deeply rooted in construction, Vee shares how witnessing roads, buildings, and infrastructure transform communities shaped…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge sit down with LPGA Pro Estela Morales Segarra to discuss representation, resilience, and how golf can become a powerful tool for confidence, mentorship, and opportunity. Named the 2025 LPGA Northeast Junior Leader of the Year, Estela shares her journey from growing up in Mexico and learning the game from her father, to becoming one of the few Latina LPGA…
This week on Mission CTRL , Ramon and Jorge sit down with Cesar Barros, Founder and CEO of the Connecticut Business Networking Association (CBNA), to explore the power of authentic, in-person networking in an increasingly AI-driven world. Cesar shares why, despite the rise of automation and platforms designed to “connect” people, nothing replaces the trust and chemistry of a real human…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge sit down with Jeff Peduto, Consulting Partner at ERA Group, to unpack how businesses can stay competitive in an unpredictable economy, without sacrificing quality or customer experience. Jeff breaks down the real impact of rising tariffs and why many businesses feel stuck between absorbing costs or passing them on to customers. Instead of defaulting to…
This week on Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge sit down with Juan Paez-Romero, Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, to break down how he transformed his LinkedIn profile from a “set it and forget it” type of platform into a powerful engine for connection, storytelling, and business growth. Juan shares how showing up consistently, embracing vulnerability, and leading with authenticity helped him…
