Entrepreneur · Speaker · Professor · Author
John M.
Torrens, Ph.D.
5× Inc. 5000 · Syracuse University Professor · YPO · 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.
30+
Years in Business
5×
Inc. 5000
79+
Podcast Episodes
⚡ Lightning in a Bottle — How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win
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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 has 25 years leading high-growth companies with experience in developing high-performing teams, raising capital, and buy/sell side M&A.
He is a TEDx speaker (ADHD as an Entrepreneur's Superpower), and author of Lightning in a Bottle. He served on the YPO International Board of Directors (2013–2015).
His company, Entrepreneur.ing, develops entrepreneurs at every stage through evidence-based coaching programs.
Teaching & Research
Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School. Ranked #1 for experiential learning (Poets&Quants 2026).
Entrepreneurship & Investing
2× Exited founder, board member, and investor across healthcare, technology, and education. 30 years of buy/sell-side M&A experience.
Speaking & Education
Keynote speaker for corporate events, YPO/EO chapters, TEDx stages, and university programs across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Coaching via Entrepreneur.ing
An evidence-based 8-week coaching program for entrepreneurs who want to manage the downside of their ADHD so the upside can shine.
"Enthusiastic, funny, and engaging."
Keynote speaker for YPO chapters, corporate executive education, and universities across North America
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Negotiation
Practical frameworks for deal-making, partnerships, and high-stakes conversations.
ADHD & Entrepreneurship
Why so many high-achieving entrepreneurs show ADHD traits — and how to harness them as a superpower.
Scaling High-Growth Companies
Frameworks from 30 years of building, scaling, and exiting companies across multiple industries.
Peak Performance & Mindset
HeartMath-certified coaching meets entrepreneurship — optimize mind, body, and business simultaneously.
Entrepreneurship Education
How the next generation of founders learns — experiential, real-world, and research-driven programs.
The Total Entrepreneur
Integrating health, wellness, and sustainable performance into entrepreneurial life — for leaders who want to last.
"Enthusiastic, funny, and engaging — great content for a lasting impact."
Past clients include YPO chapters, corporate executive education programs, and universities across North America.
Mind. Body. Spirit. Business.
Join Dr. John Torrens as he guides high-performing entrepreneurs, founders, and executives on a journey to redefine success. Each episode blends cutting-edge research with real-life insights from entrepreneurs and health experts.
79
Apr 30,
Personal Branding, Fear of Judgment, and Building Visibility That Converts
with Ivana Ivanek
78
Apr 23,
Hypnotherapy, Identity, and the Hidden Beliefs Blocking Your Success
with Christina L. Woods
77
Apr 16,
The Body Keeps the Score: Somatic Therapy, Imposter Syndrome, and Embodied Entrepreneurship
with Chelsea Horton
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 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.
1:1 Coaching
John works with founders through his Entrepreneur.ing program — evidence-based coaching for high-performance.
Learn more at Entrepreneur.ing ↗What Students Say
30 Years of Building
Present
Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice & Interim Department Chair
Syracuse University — Whitman School of Management
Teaching entrepreneurship, Negotiations, and Entrepreneurial Wellbeing. Ranked #1 for experiential learning by Poets&Quants 2026.
Present
President and Executive Director
Sprout Therapy Group
Leading an Inc. 5000 healthcare services company providing therapy and special education to young children.
Founder
Entrepreneur.ing
Performance Development Company
Building the operating systems that help entrepreneurs perform at their highest level — regardless of background or stage.
Leadership
International Board Member
Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
Active YPO Gold member. Served multiple leadership roles including a term on the International Board of Directors.
Author
Lightning in a Bottle
How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win
The definitive guide for entrepreneurs with ADHD — backed by research, built on 30 years of lived experience.
Honors
Inc. 5000 Honoree × 5
Inc. Magazine
Five-time recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Education
Ph.D. — Business Management
Northcentral University
Research focused on resilience and the connection between ADHD and entrepreneurship.
Press & Media
Entrepreneur
All the Consulting, (Almost) None of the Cost
↗ Read article
Entrepreneur
Six Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit
↗ Read article
Inc. Magazine
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Business
↗ Read article
Business Insider
Take Your Organization From Good to Great by Fostering Intrapreneurship
↗ Read article
Business News Daily
Government Grants for Small Businesses
↗ Read article
Wall Street Journal
When 'Friending' Becomes a Source of Start-Up Funds
↗ Read article
Entrepreneur.ing
Entrepreneur.ing is a performance development company that builds the operating systems helping entrepreneurs perform at their highest level — regardless of background, industry, or stage.
Programs include ADHDFoundr, VetFoundr, and FutureFoundr — each designed for a specific type of entrepreneur, all built on the same evidence-based Entrepreneuring methodology.
Visit Entrepreneur.ing →ADHDFoundr
For ADHD entrepreneurs ready to build on clarity instead of chaos.
VetFoundr
For veterans translating their elite discipline into business performance.
FutureFoundr
For young entrepreneurs and the parents investing in their development.
Alumni Network
A structured community for Entrepreneur.ing graduates. Coming soon.
Ready to work together?
Whether you're booking John for a keynote, exploring the Entrepreneur.ing program, or discussing media and partnership opportunities — this is the right place to start.