John M Torrens III

John M Torrens III serves as a Professor of Practice in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises within Syracuse University's School of Management. He teaches courses including Global Entrepreneurial Management, Entrepreneurial Deal Making, and Dilemmas and Debates in Entrepreneurship, with specialized focus areas in entrepreneurial wellbeing and cannabis business operations.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration from Northcentral University (2004)
• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Syracuse University (1993)
• B.A. in Psychology from State University of New York at Potsdam (1991)

Torrens' research examines the intersection of entrepreneurship with holistic wellbeing, ADHD as an entrepreneurial advantage, cannabis industry dynamics, and strategic deal-making. His work emphasizes practical frameworks for sustaining entrepreneurial resilience through mind-body-spirit integration, particularly in high-stress startup environments and emerging markets like cannabis.

His publication portfolio shows consistent focus on entrepreneurship education and wellbeing applications, evolving from institutional program analysis (2016) to direct practitioner guidance through his podcast series addressing contemporary entrepreneurial challenges.

Key recognitions include:

• CUSE 50 Honoree, Syracuse University (2024)
• INC 5000 Honoree, INC Magazine (2024)
• Inc 5000, Sprout Therapy Group (2023)
• CUSE50, Syracuse University (2023)

Torrens actively advises through multiple channels: serving on advisory boards for Docere e-Learning Solutions and FundVet; founding ventures including Liberty POST, Probility Learning, and Liberty Psychology, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy; and directing the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities since 2009. His service extends to the Young Presidents Organization International Board and ASHA Council on Academic Accreditation.

His media contributions span 20+ podcast appearances in 2024 alone, addressing ADHD entrepreneurship superpowers, cannabis investment strategies, and mental resilience frameworks for business leaders.