Derek Hanjora of Havven Is this Week’s Guest on Adult Site Broker Talk
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Derek Hanjora of Havven is this week’s guest on Adult Site Broker Talk.
Derek Hanjora has spent over 18 years as a UX designer, building his career
around a single guiding principle: always put the user first. That philosophy has
allowed him to contribute to innovative projects across industries including SaaS,
government, media, and retail.
It started with a simple frustration: why does something meaningful have to feel
so complicated? Derek has always been drawn to the tension between chaos
and clarity. He’s passionate about transforming complex challenges into intuitive,
meaningful solutions — the kind that don’t overwhelm people but quietly support
them. The kind you almost don’t notice because they just… work.
In recent years, that philosophy pulled him into something bigger. He transitioned
from designer to founder and launched Sanctuary Innovations to bring his vision
to life through Havven. Havven isn’t just another social platform chasing
attention. It’s a secure, inclusive, beautifully designed digital sanctuary built
specifically for the kink, alternative lifestyle, and LGBTQ+ communities. It’s his
answer to a question that kept nagging at him: what would an online space look
like if safety and intention weren’t afterthoughts?
Outside of work, Derek’s life has layers. He’s a husband and father first. He’s
been immersed in Marvel comics for as long as he can remember and proudly
calls himself a movie geek. And for more than three decades, he’s followed pro
wrestling — not just for the spectacle, but for the storytelling. The heroes. The
antiheroes. The reinventions. That deep appreciation for narrative and creativity
doesn’t stay on the couch on Sunday nights. It shapes how he leads, how he
builds, and how he thinks about community.
Sanctuary Innovations, LLC stands behind Havven — a next-generation social
and commerce platform tailored specifically for kink, alternative, and LGBTQ+
spaces. It wasn’t designed to mimic mainstream platforms. It was designed to fix
what they often get wrong.
The team brings over 100 years of combined tech experience, but what matters
just as much is who they are. They’re real members of the communities they
serve. They’ve navigated censorship. They’ve dealt with sudden bans and
algorithmic silence. They understand what it feels like to build something
meaningful online and have it pulled away. That empathy isn’t theoretical. It’s
personal.
Their mission centers on creating a safe, inclusive digital home. Every feature
and policy reflects a deliberate “Safety by Design” philosophy. Users can
connect, create, and earn in a space built on trust, respect, and thoughtful
structure — not fear of being erased tomorrow.
Ultimately, Sanctuary Innovations exists to empower adults in alternative
lifestyles with the secure, stigma-free digital space they deserve. Not because it’s
trendy. Not because it’s easy. But because it’s necessary.
And when something is necessary, you build it — even if no one else will.
You can follow Havven on X @Havven_xoxo
Bruce, the adult site broker, host of the show, and CEO of Adult Site Broker ,
said: “What Derek has created is phenomenal! It will help many people who
didn’t have a social media place to go. It’s an interview you shouldn’t miss.”
Adult Site Broker helps people buy and sell websites in the adult space. They are
known as “the ethical broker” for their business practices. You can contact them
on their website at adultsitebroker.com . Bruce, the adult site broker, is a two-time
nominee for XBIZ Community Figure of the Year and Adult Site Broker Talk was
a 2026 AVN Award nominee for Favorite Adult Podcast.
Starting today, you can listen to Derek Hanjora on Adult Site Broker Talk .
