About Us
Built by Tradespeople,
Powered by AI
Farris Wheel Ventures is a holding company that builds and operates service businesses for the skilled trades. We started with the problems we know — and we're solving them with the best tools available.
Our Thesis
Domain Expertise Wins
The trades are one of the last industries where deep operational knowledge still creates a genuine competitive advantage. Most technology companies build from the outside in — they understand software but not the work.
We build from the inside out. Every product starts with a real problem we've faced running our own businesses. The AI is the accelerant, not the strategy.
Oregon Roots
Founded and operated in the Portland metro area, serving businesses across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Three Companies, One Platform
Marketing, bookkeeping, and industry software — each purpose-built for skilled trades, sharing a common AI foundation.
Operator-Led
Every founding partner runs an active trades business. We use our own products daily — if it doesn't work for us, it doesn't ship.
Leadership
The Team
Drew Harris
Managing Partner
Technology & Operations
Drew runs Tualatin Valley Glass in Tigard, Oregon and leads the technical buildout across all FWV companies. He bridges the gap between hands-on trade work and the AI systems that power each product — writing code, designing workflows, and making sure the technology actually solves real problems for real shops.
Josh Farrand
Managing Partner
Business Development & Partnerships
Josh runs 8 Inch Nails, a general contracting business, and leads business development and partnerships for FWV. He brings the commercial lens — finding customers, shaping deals, and building the revenue engine that funds growth.
Abby Harris
Managing Partner
Administration & Finance
Abby provides the financial oversight and administrative backbone for FWV. She ensures sound decision-making on compensation structures, entity formation, and the operational details that keep a multi-company venture running cleanly.
Want to Work With Us?
We're always looking for partners who understand the trades and share our vision for what AI can do.
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