Meet Torrie: She's Designing Cities for Flying Taxis (And Looking for Someone Grounded)

Meet Torrie, who at 33 is casually designing the infrastructure for a mode of transportation that doesn't fully exist yet. While most of us are still dodging (or cursing) electric scooters on sidewalks, she's planning where to park the flying taxis. As a vertiport designer for eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, for those of us still firmly earthbound), Torrie combines technical brilliance with genuine imagination. Oh, and yes, she's a total hot nerd. Tune in to hear about her favorite date that took place at an airport. This girl will have you swooning over her passion for transportation.

When she's not sketching tomorrow's urban mobility, Torrie is the friend who transforms a simple wine night into something genuinely meaningful—at her wine parties, everyone has to bring a bottle and someone new. Her approach to friendship mirrors her love of solo travel—both are acts of self-discovery that demand vulnerability and openness to new experiences. There's a particular peace in navigating a new city alone, and Torrie has found that same clarity in knowing herself well enough to know exactly what she's looking for.

Torrie sees life as a puzzle—not the frustrating, missing-piece kind, but the satisfying when you work things around and it starts to come together variety. She values emotional intelligence and conversations so good that three-hour dinners feel like thirty minutes. A positive attitude doesn't hurt either, especially if you're willing to explore Chicago's Thai food scene with her.

Do you know a man in Chicago who's ready to build something real with someone building the future?

Is he emotionally intelligent enough to appreciate genuine connection?

Is he curious about how stuff works? About the world in general?

Does he understand that meaningful relationships, like good design, require both vision and intention?

If you know him, let’s connect him with Torrie. Details below 👇