Social Venture Network is unlike other business associations. SVN is made up of more than 460 of the brightest and most innovative engaging socially-conscious business leaders in North America. And SVN members typically join our network with something to give--rather than simply something to get. For the overwhelming majority of our members, SVN has proven to be a source of new friends, business contacts, personal insights, critical information, and new opportunities. Most importantly, SVN is uniquely positioned at this time to make a positive impact in the world and in your role as a leader. Founded in 1987, SVN is a community of leaders-- company founders, private investors, social entrepreneurs and key influencers--who share a commitment to building a just and sustainable world through business. The relationships and initiatives born within our network have ranged from lasting friendships to investment deals to founding organizations. Through our network--its events, programs and technology-individual change--makers are able to deepen relationships and to work together with greater social impact. SVN inspires and supports action at three inter-related levels: individual, organizational and societal.

SVN's semi-annual gatherings--each spring at our members-only gathering and each fall open by invitation are extraordinary events that regularly attract many of the most insightful and inspiring speakers on the planet. I hope to see you at one of our Social Venture Institutes or Fall Conferences.

Sincerely,

Deborah Nelson Executive Director