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About us

WE'RE SANCTUARY INNOVATIONS

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Our Mission

Exploit Prevention

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Who We Are:

Sanctuary Innovations is a vertically integrated technology and entertainment company dedicated to solving the crises of the modern digital and creator economies. We believe the future of interaction and art isn't about "more" content; it's about better context and fairer infrastructure.

What We Do:

We identify fragmented, underserved, or exploited communities. From digital social spaces to independent publishing, and build dedicated "Sanctuaries" for them. These are ecosystems engineered with specific tools, safety protocols, and economic models that allow those communities to thrive without gatekeepers.

Our Philosophy: The Anti-Algorithm & Anti-Monopoly

Legacy tech platforms use black-box algorithms to manipulate user behavior, and legacy publishers use distribution monopolies to gatekeep retail shelves. Sanctuary Innovations builds transparent, equitable ecosystems. Whether it’s empowering digital creators on Havven with safety-first monetization, or giving independent comic artists national retail distribution through Studio2430, our infrastructure serves the human intent, not the other way around.

Our Portfolio:

  • Havven: Our flagship technology product. The all-in-one social and commerce ecosystem for the kink, alternative, and LGBTQ+ communities, built on radical inclusion and total security.

  • Studio2430: A vertically integrated physical and digital entertainment hub dedicated to independent filmmakers, writers, and artists. Operating out of a dedicated 10,000 sq ft production facility, Studio2430 provides the physical infrastructure indie creators need to go from the page to the soundstage.

  • Backlot Comics: (A Studio2430 Division): The B2B distribution pipeline the indie comic world has been waiting for. Backlot connects unsigned creators directly to retail comic shops with zero upfront costs and 100% IP retention—allowing artists to stop shipping boxes and start creating universes.

Our Promise:

We build infrastructure that respects the user, protects the creator, and honors the craft. Welcome to the Sanctuary.

Partners

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Leaders

MEET THE TEAM

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Derek Hanjora

CEO and Founder

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Patty Howard

Vice President, COO

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Holly Springsteen

CTO

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Erica Ferlazzo

CXO

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Andrew Elliott

CCO

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Ralph Gustave

CIO

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CORE TEAM

Jessi Joachim

Social Media/ Marketing

Chelby Sallady

Senior Full Stack Developer

Carlton Young

Full Stack Developer

Savvy Siinz

Havven Spokesperson

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