Sebastien Torre

Sebastien Torre is an experienced professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development. He currently holds several positions:

Current Roles

• Director of Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Northeastern University (since July 2023)1
• Senior Consultant for the ENRICH in the USA Program & Platform at the Fox School of Business, Temple University (since February 2021)1
• Senior Consultant for the SBDC Cal Poly Tech Futures Group at Cal Poly Humboldt (since February 2023)1
• President of GiiiX, a software vendor company (since January 2021)1

Professional Background

Sebastien has extensive experience in the technology and business sectors:

• He has worked with startups in various industries, including IoT, consumer electronics, semiconductors, crypto, and blockchain.2
• Previously, he held positions at OpenText (formerly Captaris) and Dell EMC, where he was involved in product marketing, business development, and sales strategy.1

Education

• MBA in Business from the University of San Diego (1993-1994)1
• CPA in Accounting and Finance from ICS Bégué (1987-1991)1

Skills and Expertise

Sebastien is known for:

• Designing and implementing programs and curricula for global entrepreneurs
• Providing consulting services and developing IT tools for startups and small businesses
• Strategic planning and implementation of global entrepreneurship programs
• Capital advisory, product management, project management, and grant writing
• International business development

Recent Activities

• Attended CES 2024, showcasing his involvement in the latest technology trends3
• Supports US Research Universities in jumpstarting and scaling US and EU deep tech startups4
• Participated in SXSW 2023, organizing a panel and elevator pitch session on smart cities5

Sebastien Torre is a multifaceted professional with a strong background in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, actively involved in supporting and developing global entrepreneurial ecosystems.