The Torch Collective Way

We’re building an economic engine at Torch Collective, anchored in Nashville, and launching with the city’s brightest founders, investors, connectors and dealmakers.Our mission is simple: drive innovation here at home in Nashville, then regionally, nationally, and globally. Torch wins when our community wins — through learning, building, and sharing success together.

Our four core values are Collaboration, Kindness, Generosity, Fearless Curiosity. When we embody these values and hold each other accountable to them, we ignite something bigger than any one of us individually.

Collaboration – Play long-term, positive-sum games. Put relationships first and let transactions follow. Push each other to master your craft.

Kindness – Care enough to be clear, even when the truth is hard to hear. Treat feedback as a gift, deliver it with respect, and keep it constructive. Leave blanket negativity and pessimism at the door. 

Generosity – Pay it forward. Give more than you take. Make introductions with no strings attached. Acknowledge the value of your surroundings and take care of the spaces around you. 

. Fearless Curiosity – Bring your ideas and knowledge to the front and share them freely. We believe that transparency accelerates innovation and failure is treated as fuel for progress.