HR & recruiting

Torch

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Founded 2017Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Torch is a learning and development company that helps employers manage and measure employee growth at scale. Customers can draw from a pool of over 6000 mentors and coaches to pair with high performers and new managers at any layer of the organization.

Torch was founded by a team of executive coaches and experienced psychologists who are passionate about helping all professionals perform at their highest level.

Torch is on a mission to empower managers to thrive in high growth, high-performance cultures by building the self-awareness and skills required to manage and lead effectively.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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Founders & team

Previously Redfish Labs, Torch, Torch Leadership Labs

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Cameron Yarbrough

Founder/CEO

Cameron Yarbrough is cofounder/CEO at Torch. Before cofounding Torch, he practiced for several years in the field of clinical psychology, and grew a team of over 50 psychologists and psychotherapists at his previous company. He worked at Stanford Graduate School of Business as a leadership facilitator, where he developed the initial inspiration to launch Torch. Cameron has blended years of training in Vipassana meditation into his approach to leadership and software development.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Keegan Walden

Founder/COO

Currently: Founder coach within and beyond YC. Writing a book on founder psychology. Formerly: Co-founder of Torch (W'18), a series C enterprise coaching company.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
130team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2017 · Source

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Y Combinator

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Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA
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Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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