
John Torrens
Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice
Deputy Department Chair of EEE
Room: 534
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Ph D, Northcentral University (Business Administration)
MS, Syracuse University (Speech-Language Pathology)
BA, State University of New York at Potsdam (Psychology)
Research Topics
- Crowdfunding
- Cannabis Industry
- Telemedicine
Teaching Related Activities
• Redesigned the syllabus and course delivery format for IDS 402
• Developed a series of mini-cases based on YPO member companies attending a London Business School seminar
• Assisted in the cultivation of subject companies for EEE421
• Developed recorded multiple teaching modules for Boots2Business 8-week on-line course.
• Developed and delivered multiple modules for Boots2Business 2-day on-site training.
• Developed and delivered multiple train-the-trainer modules for Boots2Business 2-day on-site training.
• Developed and recorded a series of business plan lab lectures for participants in the Citi Bank Cares Business Plan Competition.
• Mentored 2 new EEE Professors of Practice during in the Fall of 2011 and Spring of 2012.
• Organized a series of help sessions and workshops for faculty who teach EEE457
• Manage and Coordinate the Whitman Capstone course.
• Contributed several case studies and in-class lectures for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Sustainable Enterprise (CASSE).
Awards and Honors
- Inc 5000 - Inc. Magazine (2018)
- Outstanding EEE Faculty Member - EEE (2018)
- TEDx Speaker - TEDx Syracuse University (2018)
- Fulbright Roster Specialist - Fulbright (2016)
- Meredith Teaching Recognition Award Recipient - Syracuse University (2014)
- Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator Award - Syracuse University (2012)
- Fast Track 50 Recipient for owning one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Syracuse (2007)
- Fast Track 50 Recipient for owning one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Syracuse (2006)
- Fast Track 50 Recipient for owning one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Syracuse (2005)
- Syracuse 40 under 40 (2004)
Media Placements
An Investor’s Guide to Cannabis and Hemp , 420intel.com 3.6.20
Psychological Effects of Celebrity Endorsements in the Cannabis Industry , greencamp.com 2.24.20
John Torrens on Leadership , syracuse.com 11.19.19
What you should know about investing in cannabis , 420Intel 3.14.19
What You Should Know About Investing in Cannabis - Even Martha Stewart is cashing in , Willamette Week 3.14.19
Legalizing recreational marijuana shouldn’t worry New York residents , Daily Orange 3.4.19
Cannabis stocks mostly higher after FDA head promises April talks on CBD regulation , MarketWatch 3.1.19
Martha Stewart Is Launching Her Own CBD Line , Forbes 2.28.19
How to balance passion and profitability , Kahleej Times 2.2.19
Anticipation Is Running High for Canadian Cannabis Sales , thestreet.com 10.16.18
How to Tell If Your Business is Growing Too Quickly (and What to Do About It) , Business Insider/Business.com 7.27.18
Marijuana legalization in New York could spark billions in sales, analysis finds , MassLive.com 7.26.18
4 Ways To Transform Your Passion Into An Amazing Business Idea , Entrepreneur.com 3.11.18
California Wildfires Threaten Thousands of Cannabis Farms , Leafly.com 10.10.17
Are Online Graduate And Professional Programs A Scam Or An Opportunity? , Forbes 10.10.17