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Joel Wish

Founder

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Bright Harbor

Austin, Texas, United States

FoundedBright Harbor

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Bright Harbor

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Bright Harbor's investors · 3

Congruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2025Crystal Venture PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checks · since 2025JetstreamSan Francisco · since 2025

Experience

  1. Bright HarborFounder & CEOcurrent2024 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  2. Bedrock EnergyCo-Founder (Incubation)current2022 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  3. Curexa PharmacyBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  4. Unreasonable VenturesAngel Investor & Advisorcurrent2015 — present
  5. Climate DraftCo-Founder (Acquired by Lowercarbon Capital)2021 — 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  6. Parsley HealthBoard Member2018 — 2021Greater New York City Area
  7. Simple HealthFounder & CEO (Acquired by Twenty-Eight Health)2015 — 2021NYC
  8. Frontline FoodsCo-Founder (Acquired by World Central Kitchen)2020New York, United States
  9. TechstarsEntrepreneur in Residence2014 — 2015Greater New York City Area
  10. SOLSCo-Founder & COO (Acquired by Aetrex Worldwide)2013 — 2015NYC
  11. GECorporate Audit Staff2007 — 2010
  12. GEIT Project Manager (Information Management Leadership Program)2005 — 2007

Skills & more

Board of Directors
  • Emergency First Responder / CPR — American Red Cross
  • Rescue Diver — PADI

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joel Wish?
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Bright Harbor
Where does Joel Wish work?
Joel Wish is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Bright Harbor.
What companies did Joel Wish found?
Joel Wish founded Bright Harbor.
Where did Joel Wish go to school?
Joel Wish studied at Case Western Reserve University (BS, Computer Information Systems).

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