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Marc Torrens, PhD

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SCIENCE, BUSINESS, SOCIETY.

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Marc Torrens, PhD

ReThinking

how ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE reshapes INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS, and SOCIETY.

Associate Professor at Esade
Cofounder of Strands, Inc

Over 25 years building AI-driven companies

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Academic work.

I am passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Generative AI, and Internet business models. My research explores how this new Industrial Revolution will transform our economies, society, and our everyday lives.


TEACHING

I love teaching Artificial Intelligence to undergraduate, graduate and executive students. As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wisely said: “Quand tu veux construire un bateau, ne commence pas par rassembler du bois, couper des planches et distribuer du travail, mais réveille au sein des hommes le désir de la mer grande et large”.

Teaching

SPEAKING EVENTS

I regularly speak at conferences and industry events for audiences ranging from AI practitioners to business leaders. Sharing knowledge with companies and society is essential to my role as researcher. Through public outreach, I aim to raise awareness about the real impact, opportunities, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence.

Conferences

PUBLICATIONS

My research has been published in international journals and conferences. In industry, I have co-authored over 18 patents, several of which were sold to Apple, Inc. I am also co-author of a book on Artificial Intelligence aimed at general audiences, published by National Geographic in 2017.

Publications
Innovation

Work for Companies.

Helping companies navigate and leverage the new Industrial Revolution driven by Artificial Intelligence. Over 25 years of experience creating AI companies in the Music, Retail, Fintech, and Healthcare sectors.

Advisory

Advisory support for startups and corporations on scientific strategy, Intellectual Property (patents) and innovation.

Workshops

Workshops and in-company training to help companies to think out-of-the-box in AI topics.

CONSULTANCY

Projects developed within organizations, focused on AI-driven product innovation.

Latest Activity


El Mundo: Vamos a relajarnos todos un poco

El Mundo: Vamos a relajarnos todos un poco, que a lo mejor lo de la IA no es para tanto.

February 6, 2026
Entrevista Modaes

Entrevista en Modaes sobre el impacto de la IA en la industria de la moda.

January 8, 2026
Tech Spirit Barcelona 2024

Tech Spirit Barcelona: Inteligencia Artificial en grandes corporaciones

December 12, 2024
Startup day by Esade Alumni

El Referente: Esade Alumni, Esade BAN y Bstartup celebran el Startup Day en seis ciudades españolas.

October 29, 2024
EuropaPress, IA Generativa

Europa press: Expertos apuntan a la GenAI como transformadora de los modelos de negocio y empoderadora de los trabajadores.

October 23, 2024
Business Insider: Cómo va afectar la IA a tu trabajo en 2024 según directivos expertos.

Business Insider: Cómo va a afectar la IA a tu trabajo en 2024, según directivos y expertos.

January 4, 2024
La Vanguardia: El talento tecnológio

La Vanguardia: El talento tecnológico está transformando el sector financiero.

June 26, 2023
El Pais: Profesionales para la economía de los datos

El País: Profesionales para la economía de los datos.

May 9, 2021
El País: Amazon, Microsoft, Google

El País: Amazon, Microsoft, Google: la batalla está en la nube.

February 15, 2021
Webinar sobre Transformación Digital con Julio Villalobos

Webinar sobre Transformación Digital con Julio Villalobos

April 17, 2020
El Periódico: Las empresas aceleran su digitalización a golpe de COVID-19

El Periódico: Las empresas aceleran su digitalización a golpe de COVID-19: ¿será un cambio definitivo?

April 8, 2020
Cinco días: Start-ups "deep tech"

El País: Start-ups ‘deep tech’: revolución y potencial.

March 12, 2020
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