In a sample of highly successful entrepreneurs, an astounding 62% identified as having traits consistent with an ADHD diagnosis. This is a coincidence or more. John Torrens is an entrepreneurship professor at Syracuse University and a founder and president. He discusses recent research as well as his personal experiences and explains how ADHD could be “entrepreneur’s superpower.” John Torrens, a Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice in Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has attention-deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His talk will discuss his experiences as an ADHD entrepreneur and the research that shows ADHD may be an “extrepreneur’s superpower.” His goal is to share his message that ADHD can be a benefit in the contexts of entrepreneurship, even though it’s considered a disability. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event that used the TED conference format, but was organized locally by a community. Find out more at x
