Partners should have goals that align with the Social Venture Fund’s main goal to create prosperity for Deaf people everywhere. Whether it’s employing Deaf people, or working to change perceptions about what Deaf people are capable of, we want your business to spearhead the change we want to see in the world. Your actions will inspire further entrepreneurial activity within the Deaf community, and open up everyone to change.

Partners will develop businesses that can grow to provide greater employment opportunities for the Deaf community. Whether you cater to the general public or a niche market, your business model should be scalable and have the potential to reach beyond the present to increase the economic power of the Deaf community. Together, we can work towards a prosperous future.

We are looking for partners that can articulate a clear and far-reaching vision and communicate this through their strategy and planning. We want to work with committed partners that have the discipline and fortitude to execute their vision and plan, and to operate with efficiency and transparency. Your leadership through demonstrated values and actions will set an example for others to follow.

Your business or service should offer up a unique spin on the old or an entirely new innovation. The value of what your business has to offer to the world will demonstrate that our community has value, too. Whether you plan to serve a niche market or a broad one, we want to know how you plan to take root in the business world, and grow in new directions.