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.
He’s passionate about transforming complex challenges into intuitive, meaningful solutions that make people’s lives easier and more enjoyable.
In recent years, Derek made a leap — from designer to founder. He created Sanctuary Innovations to turn his ideas into something real, starting with Havven, a digital home built for the kink, alternative lifestyle, and LGBTQ+ communities. But Havven isn’t just another app fighting for screen time. It’s his answer to the constant feeling that online spaces could be more — safer, deeper, and far more intentional.
When he’s not leading his team, Derek’s a husband, a father, and a lifelong Marvel comics nerd who can quote entire scenes from his favorite films. He’s also spent over thirty years cheering on pro wrestling — a passion that’s less about the fights and more about the storytelling. That love of narrative and creativity has quietly shaped how he designs, builds, and leads.
Sanctuary Innovations, LLC stands behind Havven — a next-generation social and commerce platform made specifically for the kink, alternative, and LGBTQ+ spaces.
The team isn’t made up of outsiders peering in. They’re veterans of tech with over a century of combined experience, and they’re part of the same communities they serve. They’ve felt what it’s like to be censored or erased online, and that lived experience fuels everything they build.
Their mission is simple: to create a digital home that’s genuinely safe and inclusive. Every button, feature, and rule inside Havven carries the same promise — a “Safety by Design” mindset where users can connect, create, and even earn within an atmosphere of respect.
At its heart, Sanctuary Innovations is about empowerment — giving adults in alternative lifestyles the secure, stigma-free digital space they’ve always deserved.
You can follow them 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 of Havven on Adult Site Broker Talk.