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From Zero to $1B Assets Under Management in One Year

18 Dec

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Hey there,

The newest episode of The Dock Podcast is live.

Today we chat with Chris Hladczuk who is the founder of Hanover. Hanover manages over a billion dollars in assets for venture funds — all while being less than a year old. He gives us a masterclass in social media-driven sales, converting Twitter and LinkedIn engagement into high-value customers. Chris also shares his impactful "inbound to outbound" strategy where he personally DMs everyone who engages with his content, targeting potential customers in his ideal profile.

We also explore how Chris is building an intense, high-performance company culture that people actually enjoy. His approach focuses on consistent intensity rather than burnout - working 9 AM to 8:30 PM with team dinners and demo celebrations. Chris shares insights on leading by example, with founders setting the pace by being first in and last out of the office.

Key Takeaways:

  • Converting social media engagement to sales leads

  • Building an intense but enjoyable company culture

  • Writing effective cold emails using the "SSS" framework (Short, Specific, Spacing)

  • Timeline compression to move faster

  • Sunday planning sessions for maximum Monday clarity

I hope you find this content valuable and can apply it in your business

Omar Waseem

Founder and CEO of Alif