I'm great at functionality and technical bits but ensuring aesthetics as part of targeting the demographics is making me quickly appreciate the efforts of UX/Graphic designers. However, to come across one without coming across as an exploiter, or to be exploited, or to be guaranteed some effort is something I lack in. So far, most are "interested but can't commit" the rest think it's too risky.

So yes, networking for me is more than seeking funding, it's to seek partners among other things.

Being deaf and not socialising means a lot of setbacks down the line. Think socially awkward misunderstandings.