John M.
Torrens, Ph.D.
5× Inc. 5000 Honoree · Syracuse University Professor · YPO Member · TEDx Speaker
Award-winning professor, five-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, and author helping founders harness the entrepreneurial mindset—and their neurodiversity—to build high-growth companies.
Entrepreneur.
Professor. Author.
Dr. Torrens is a five-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur and award-winning Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He is a healthcare and education entrepreneur with 25 years leading high-growth companies with experience in developing high-performing teams, raising capital, and both buy/sell side M&A. He is also an early-stage investor in companies spanning cannabis to health tech AI. He is a frequent guest speaker and executive education instructor in the areas of entrepreneurship, strategy, and corporate innovation. Dr. Torrens is a TEDx speaker (ADHD as an Entrepreneur's Superpower), and author of the book Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. He is an active member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and served in multiple volunteer leadership positions including a term on the International Board of Directors (2013–2015).
His work centers on a powerful insight: the cognitive traits that make entrepreneurship difficult—ADHD, hyperfocus, risk tolerance, divergent thinking—are often the very traits that make founders exceptional. His book Lightning in a Bottle makes this case with data, story, and actionable frameworks.
As president of Sprout Therapy Group and a board member of several funded startups, John bridges academia and practice every day. His program, Entrepreneur.ing, serves founders who want to manage the downside of their ADHD so the upside can shine.
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Join Dr. John Torrens as he guides high-performing entrepreneurs, founders, and executives on a journey to redefine success. Each episode blends cutting-edge academic research with real-life insights from entrepreneurs, health experts, and researchers — with evidence-based strategies to prevent burnout, improve well-being, and build a life where purpose, productivity, and wellness thrive together.
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"ADHD does not define me, it's actually my superpower. John Torrens emphasizes the significance of identifying and accepting your unique abilities and leveraging them as actionable assets. A must read for any entrepreneur looking to better understand their journey and crystalize their road map."
"I felt seen, heard, and encouraged on every page. This book empowers entrepreneurs with the tools to turn their ADHD into a superpower, providing a mindful path forward to lead any tribe. Whether you personally have ADHD or conduct business with someone who does, this is the book for you."
"Lightning in a Bottle captures the essence of the entrepreneurial journey for those with ADHD. Torrens' teachings empowered me to harness my ADHD as a superpower."
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ADHD as an Entrepreneur's Superpower
Did you know that 62% of highly successful entrepreneurs have traits consistent with ADHD? In this TEDx talk, John uses research and 30 years of experience to show how this is no coincidence — ADHD can be an entrepreneur's greatest superpower.
The talk draws on John's work as a five-time Inc. 5000 founder, his research at Syracuse University, and the frameworks in his book Lightning in a Bottle.
John works with a small number of founders each year through his Entrepreneur.ing program — combining neuroscience, peak performance, and business strategy.
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