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Torsten Gross is a maverick in every sense of the word. Not happy with the status quo, mixed with his entrepreneurial drive, he enjoys the challenge of the word “no.” As a C6 quadriplegic since the age of 15, he has heard that word often, yet still finds his way to “yes.” This drive has led him to become the world’s only quadriplegic who is a Rescue Scuba Diver, completing 12 marathons in 12 months and into his latest adventure as a race car driver. In 2023, Torsten competed in the International GT, HSR and World Racing League races in his hand-controlled Porsche 981 Cayman. Alongside his adrenaline-seeking events, Torsten has had a successful marketing career as a strategist. He currently works as the Chief Marketing Officer of Materia MX. He is also the co-founder of Just Hands Foundation, a charity that helps hand-control drivers enter the world of performance driving. His past experiences include Deloitte Consulting, R/GA, TCS, BBDO and Partners & Partners.
SHOW SPONSORS
CAPitalize Your Finances Online Course • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation • Cars Yeah TV
INSPIRATION
There’s not one person that’s been an inspiration. Instead, each person in his life has had something amazing to offer. Torsten looks to everyone for inspiration, believing everyone has something amazing to offer.
CHALLENGES
When Torsten became a quadriplegic at the age of 15, his parents allowed him to fail which taught him how to challenge everything in his life.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
His first car that was a 2013 BMW M3 E92, Limerock Edition.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
The World is Flat by Thomas Freedman
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Learn from others without assumption.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
WHERE TO FIND TORSTEN
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