Spencer
Hardin

Current Company:

Murano Connect

Title:

Business Development Executive

Education (SMU specific):

Economics and History

Career Background:

2025 - Present: Business Development Executive at Murano (Asset Management Industry Matchmaker between funds and Institutional Investors). 2021 - 2025: Business Development / Capture Manager at SDV International (Defense Contractor) 2018 - 2021: Investor Relations Associate at Silicon Valley Growth (Venture Capital Syndicate)

What am I doing – describe your current role and objectives:

I am a Business Development Executive at Murano, the boutique matchmaker that connects fund managers with institutional investors. Founded in 2011 and based in St James’s, London, we work with over 120 prestigious fund manager clients across the full spectrum of asset classes and maintain active, research-led relationships with thousands of investors worldwide. Our dedicated research team continuously uncovers allocators’ precise investment needs and delivers high-conviction, bespoke introductions—always leaving the sales process entirely in the manager’s hands. We are the only service of our kind in the industry.

Connections trying to make:

I'd like to make stronger connections with fellow SMU grads to expand my network, both personally and professionally. I am especially keen to connect with people in the asset management, investing, and finance sectors.

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