Our vision drives our success.

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Built to evolve

Change is the only constant. We adapt our business to meet the  changes we see—and those yet to come. A mass generational handoff  is underway in small and medium-sized businesses just as AI transforms how they operate. We are building solutions for a new generation of small and medium business owners—tech-forward, AI-exploring entrepreneurs—who are the growth engine of the U.S. economy.

Built for speed

We believe technology is a tool to enhance human expertise and accelerate change. By uniting experts who blend human ingenuity with the transformative power of AI, we swiftly create solutions that drive the growth and success of small and medium businesses.

Customers first. Always.

We live and breathe the unique challenges small and medium businesses face, and every solution we build is crafted to meet their needs head-on. By placing people at the center of everything we do, we don’t create solutions in search of problems—we create meaningful impact that drives sustainable growth and value for our customers.

Our culture makes us who we are.

At 1848 Ventures, culture isn’t just conversation; it’s a way of life. Culture is what we do, our behaviors, our rituals, and our practices. It is the actions that enable our set of evolving relationships and the experiences that they create. Our culture is grounded in the practice of virtues. This enables our pursuit of excellence, which we express and measure by our actions.

We live and breathe these core beliefs, sharing responsibility to bring them to life and turning them into tangible actions that shape our collective identity. Through intentional behaviors, purposeful rituals, and ongoing practices, our culture is a dynamic force that propels our organization towards innovation, growth, and lasting impact.

How we show up

DRIVE RESULTS TOGETHER

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we succeed or fail together
we deliver results through shared accountability
we make decisions, act, and measure results
we embrace uncertainty

Honor our differences

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Honor our differences

We share our true selves and honor our differences.
We make brave spaces for all voices.
We cultivate community.

DRIVE RESULTS TOGETHER

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we succeed or fail together
we deliver results through shared accountability
we make decisions, act, and measure results
we embrace uncertainty

Drive results together

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Drive results together

We experiment to learn.
We deliver results through shared accountability.
We make decisions, act, and measure results.
We embrace uncertainty.

Keep going

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we succeed or fail together
we deliver results through shared accountability
we make decisions, act, and measure results
we embrace uncertainty

Keep going

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Keep going

We pursue curiosity to understand.
We experiment to learn.
We overcome setbacks and persevere.
We pause and reflect to accelerate.

Drive results together

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we succeed or fail together
we deliver results through shared accountability
we make decisions, act, and measure results
we embrace uncertainty

Care personally & challenge directly

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Care personally & challenge directly

We build trust through actions, not words.
We say what needs to be said at the right time.

Drive results together

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we succeed or fail together
we deliver results through shared accountability
we make decisions, act, and measure results
we embrace uncertainty

Ask another question

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We develop empathy for others.
We respond “yes, and”.
We ask “how might we?”.

Drive results together

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we succeed or fail together
we deliver results through shared accountability
we make decisions, act, and measure results
we embrace uncertainty

Learn by doing

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Learn by doing

We embrace hands-on experimentation.
We prioritize real-world testing.
We focus on niche customer needs.

Our history

175+ years of being there for businesses.

We launched in 2018, backed by Westfield, a leader in commercial insurance since 1848. Our name — 1848 Ventures — reflects Westfield’s long-standing commitment to driving impact in the industries that power our economy. With Westfield’s support, we have the agility to explore new ideas, overcome challenges, and confidently pursue bold ventures.

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175 years of being there for businesses.

1848 Ventures is backed by Westfield®, a respected leader in commercial insurance. This backing affords us the agility to explore innovative ideas, weather uncertainties, and pursue ambitious ventures with confidence. Westfield has maintained a relentless commitment to customers since its founding in 1848. This commitment fuels the purpose of our Studio.

Founded in 2018, 1848 Ventures extends beyond traditional insurance offerings to address the uncertainties that businesses face on a daily basis. We focus on industries that are the driving force of our economy including construction, real estate, hospitality, retail, and restaurants.

At the heart of our studio lies a dedication to pioneering change. We exist at the intersection of advanced data science, leading AI, and deep human-centric understanding. Our passion drives us as we help businesses navigate through operational uncertainties, empowering small and medium enterprises with the transformative force of insight-driven decision-making.

The 1848 Ventures Community

We work where we live (in 21 states and counting) and believe that this geographic diversity only enriches our team's diverse thinking.

However, we equally value moments of in-person collaboration. These purposeful moments foster stronger connections, enhance team cohesion, and serve as a catalyst for creativity, strategic planning, and a shared sense of purpose.

And when you work with cool people, fun is bound to happen.

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A Hub for Creativity

Our home office sits in Northeast Ohio and acts as a hub for our teams to gather. Our space is intentionally designed to foster the flexibility and agility critical to the work we do. In the heart of the Midwest, our team comes together for quarterly in-person weeks, research sprints, hackathons, and more.