In episode 85 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Joel Wish, founder and CEO of Bright Harbor — a disaster recovery platform helping individuals, companies, and governments navigate life after fires, floods, and hurricanes. Joel shares Bright Harbor’s origin story—driven by the urgent need to guide disaster survivors through complex insurance gaps, financial aid processes, and rebuilding plans. Joel also discusses how Bright Harbor is expanding its partnerships with enterprises and governments to strengthen resilience and accelerate recovery in communities most at risk.

In this episode, you will hear:

Bright Harbor's approach in tackling underinsurance and improving recovery outcomes.
Expanding enterprise and government partnerships to assess risk and boost resilience.
Macro trends fueling demand: more frequent disasters, rising costs, and shrinking insurance coverage.
Strategies for scaling a high-trust, high-stakes service model.

Learn more about Joel Wish | Bright Harbor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelwish

Website: https://brightharbor.com

Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere Ventures

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Bright Harbor Amid Natural Disasters: Joel Wish with Jenny Fielding