John Torrens

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Dr. Torrens is an award-winning Professor of Entrepreneurial practice and three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur.  He is 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.  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 Management, which is a Management Services Organization serving small health care companies.  He has been an earl- 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.  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).