Stephen D. Torres

Stephen D. Torres is an accomplished professional with extensive experience across various roles in entrepreneurship and education. Currently serving as a Managing Partner at Ellerra and a Venture Partner at Future Laboratory Ventures, Stephen also holds positions as Director of Events for Stanford Entrepreneurs and Mentor, Neighborhood Lead, and Ambassador at StartX. As the Founder & Managing Director of The Compendium Group and an Industry Fellow at UC Berkeley, Stephen has made significant contributions in academic settings, teaching multiple courses related to leadership and startup strategy. Previous leadership experience includes co-founding and serving as CEO of LENUSA, and holding advisory roles with Foresight and Stanford University. Stephen D. Torres holds a Master’s degree from Stanford University in Learning Design & Technology, an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, and is an Ed.M candidate at Harvard University focused on Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship.