Julian Torres Gómez

Julian Torres Gómez (born 17 February 1989) is a Colombian entrepreneur, author, and recording artist.

 Early life and education 
Julian Torres Gómez was born on 17 February 1989 in Bogotá, Colombia. He attended Colegio Anglo Colombiano and graduated in 2007. He studied Business Administration at Universidad de los Andes, graduating in 2012, and completed a one-year music production program at the same university before finishing his degree. After graduating, he lived in Beijing, China, where he studied at Beijing Language and Culture University and worked for the import–export firm Linka.

 Career 
In 2013, Torres started a small import business for intelligent toilet seats, acting as the distributor in Colombia for a Korean brand; that venture closed after several months. In 2014, he worked at Boyden Global Executive Search for about a year. Then he joined InQlab, a Colombian venture capital firm and venture builder.

Torres founded Fitpal in 2015 with initial backing from InQlab. Under his leadership the company raised venture capital, expanded into Mexico, partnered with a large number of gyms, and participated in the 500 Startups Miami program. He left Fitpal in August 2020.

In August 2020, Torres co-founded Ontop, a platform that helps companies hire and pay international workers.  Ontop expanded operations to many countries and developed financial services such as USD wallets and cards.  

In 2021, Torres was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur. In 2025, he received Endeavor Colombia’s Multiplier Effect Award. 

 Music 
Torres records and releases music on streaming platforms. His music mixes electronic, ambient, and pop influences and often addresses personal and introspective themes.

 Books 
Torres has written books published by Penguin Random House:

 La estupidez colectiva (2019) — discusses social inertia and the emphasis on ideas over execution.
 Hábitos poderosos (2022) — focuses on discipline, behavioral change, and self-development. 

 References 

Category:1989 births
Category:Living people
Category:Colombian businesspeople
Category:Colombian writers
Category:People from Bogotá