Steven Himmel

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DISC Type : Sc

Senior Managing Director at HighPost Capital

Miami, Florida, United States

Overview

Steven is a seasoned investment professional with two decades of experience in finance, specializing in consumer and technology investments. A University of Michigan graduate, he has been instrumental in building investment platforms, including working with the Bezos and Moross families at HighPost Capital. Colleagues describe him as thoughtful, strategic, and a creative thinker.

He has a strong interest in mission-driven consumer companies, particularly in the wellness and sustainable goods sectors. His investment portfolio includes brands focused on clean ingredients, responsible sourcing, and social impact. He has been an active investor and board member for several high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands.

He played a key role in building HighPost Capital, backed by the Bezos family, which was recently successfully sold to Azimut.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Not Very Vocal

Slower Adopter

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Brand Investing
Focuses on high-growth consumer companies, with a portfolio including skincare, apparel, and wellness brands like Caldera + Lab, Bombas, and Naadam.
Growth Equity
His career is centered on direct investments, co-investments, and building investment platforms from the ground up for family offices and institutions.
Sustainable Goods
Invests in companies with a mission, such as Bombas's one-for-one donation model and Naadam's focus on responsible sourcing in Mongolia.

Media Appearances

Steven has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023 - 9-2025
Senior Managing Director at HighPost Capital
10-2024 - 8-2025
Investor & Board Member at Caldera + Lab
7-2015 - 7-2025
Investor & Advisor at Escale Digital
9-2014 - 7-2025
Investor at Bombas
10-2017 - 1-2023
Investor & Board Observer at Naadam

Education

2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
1998 - 2002
Education details unavailable from International Baccalaureate

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Exp : 10 Location : Miami, Florida, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Senior Managing Director at HighPost Capital
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Insights For Selling To Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steven is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steven

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steven move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Steven take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Steven

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