Dr. Torrens is an award-winning Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice and a three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur. With 25 years of experience, he has successfully led high-growth companies in the healthcare and education sectors. Dr. Torrens specializes in developing high-performing teams, raising capital, and navigating both buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions. His extensive expertise and achievements make him a distinguished leader in entrepreneurial practice.
Dr. Torrens is a faculty member of the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management’s Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises and President of Sprout Therapy Group.
He has been an early-stage investor in cannabis companies since 2017. He is a frequent guest speaker and executive education instructor in the areas of entrepreneurship, strategy, and corporate innovation. Connect with Dr. Torrens on LinkedIn to follow his work.
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. Dr. Torrens has also written chapters in the Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy and Business Matters: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists.
He is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and served in multiple volunteer leadership positions including a term on the International Board of Directors (2013-2015).
Learn more about Dr. Torren’s work, see John’s many business investments, list of announcements, visit John’s faculty page, or follow him on LinkedIn.