Our Story
Tive exists because communication should work the way we do.
Not the other way around.
So we built one app for the essentials: VRS, VRI, messaging, and community.
No juggling. No “which tool is this?” moments.
Just open Tive and connect.
And when you’re already somewhere else—like a Zoom meeting—we bring Tive to you.
Our vision
A world where access is normal.
Fast, reliable, and built into everyday life.
And not limited to one place.
Mobile now. Web next. More ways to connect—without losing what makes it Deaf-first.
Our mission
Make communication simpler.
More choice. Less friction. More connection that actually lasts.
Our Values
Build with community
Deaf-community expertise and agency shape our decisions from the beginning.
See the whole person
Honor each person’s identity, language, preferences, ambitions, and definition of a bigger life.
Make access expected
Design language access in from the beginning.
Be worthy of trust
Deliver with care, high-quality interpretation, reliability, and accountability.
Grow possibility
Innovate and build a durable business when doing so expands people’s choices, connection, and opportunity.
Where Tive Shows Up
In the Tive app
VRS + VRI + messaging + community.
In Zoom
Stay in the meeting and bring Tive into the flow.
On the web (coming soon)
Deaf community-owned. Built for what’s next.
If you want to be part of the mission—partner with us, bring Tive to your organization, or join as a member—we’d love to hear from you.
