How Stacy Havener Built Havener Capital on Storytelling and Strategy

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About The Episode

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Stacy Havener, founder of Havener Capital Partners, shares her story-led, behaviorally informed approach to raising capital for emerging managers. Having raised over $8 billion, Stacy emphasizes connecting emotionally before backing it up with data. She encourages ditching the pitch deck in first meetings, letting allocators do most of the talking, and turning salespeople into choreographers of human connection. With a foundation in behavioral finance, preparation, and authenticity, Stacy shows how great fundraising is more about people than products. Her advice to newcomers: perfect the craft before scaling activity. Sell with intention—and heart.

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