Dave Hendricks

Visionary

DISC Type : Ds

Advisor at Airtory

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Dave Hendricks is the CEO and Founder of Vertalo, the first purpose-built digital transfer agency. A serial entrepreneur, he has extensive experience taking novel technologies like PCs, email, and now digital assets from concept to exit. People who have worked with him describe him as brilliant, entrepreneurial, and a true leader. He earned his BA at The George Washington University.

Based in Austin, Texas, Dave is a prolific writer, authoring a book and running a newsletter on RWA Tokenization to share his experiences as a builder in the digital asset space for nearly a decade. Public appearances suggest he may be an avid golfer.

Unique Fact: He “backed into blockchain” not for the hype, but to solve a million-dollar administrative pain point he experienced during a funding round at a previous company.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

RWA Tokenization

As CEO of Vertalo and author of "The Token Playbook," he is a leading voice on tokenizing real-world assets, particularly in sectors like real estate.

Digital Infrastructure

He focuses on building the "glue" for the digital asset ecosystem, creating API-first platforms for transfer agency, compliance, and cap table management.

Entrepreneurial Journey

Having co-founded and successfully exited multiple companies like LiveIntent and CheetahMail, he often shares insights on the long-term nature of building a business from scratch.

RWA Tokenization: As CEO of Vertalo and author of "The Token Playbook," he is a leading voice on tokenizing real-world assets, particularly in sectors like real estate.

Digital Infrastructure: He focuses on building the "glue" for the digital asset ecosystem, creating API-first platforms for transfer agency, compliance, and cap table management.

Entrepreneurial Journey: Having co-founded and successfully exited multiple companies like LiveIntent and CheetahMail, he often shares insights on the long-term nature of building a business from scratch.

Media Appearances

Dave has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2019

Advisor at Airtory

12-2017

Founder and CEO at Vertalo

1-2017

Founder and Chief Executive Officer at SeriesX

9-2016 - 4-2018

Advisor and Investor at Enty Ltd

8-2015 - 7-2017

Cofounder & Managing Director UK at LiveIntent, Inc.

Education

1983 - 1988

BA from The George Washington University

1981 - 1983

Education details unavailable from Northfield Mount Hermon School

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Exp : 37 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Advisor at Airtory

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Dave Hendricks

Advisor at Airtory

Austin, Texas, United States

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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

When Cold Calling

Pattern Interrupt: Confident style, with a mix of informality and formality gets their attention.

Pace: Speak slightly fast. Sound like a ‘gets shit done’ person.

Tone: Do not sound too eager, as if you have met a friend suddenly after a long time. Keep the tone calm but confident.

Tactics To Win: Strong words, focus on results, respectful confidence

Mistakes To Avoid: Apologizing, nervousness, information overload, social proof

Making The Ask: Confidently, ask for 10-15 minutes. Allude to the results and outcomes that are possible. They care about the ends more than the means.

Subconscious Driver: Results and outcomes are what matter to them. Any credible shot at getting results will appeal to them quickly.

Greeting: Dave, this is [user_fname] at [user_companynamefirsttwowords].

Opener: In 30 seconds if I could share how 100% of your sellers could kick ass this year, can I go for it?

Introduction: We have built an AI that predicts exactly what would matter to your buyer before you even meet them.

Ask: Can I put 15 minutes on your calendar to show you how this changes outcomes for you?

Close: [time1] on [date1] sounds good? Or would you prefer [time2] on [date2]? And [prospect_email] works well?

When Writing An Email

Subject: To the point, formal

Salutation: No

Greeting: No

Emojis/GIFs:

Bullet Points: Could use

Closing Line: Formally state your ask

Complimentary Close: None or standard

Tone of Words: Confident with a formal touch

Overall Messaging: Focused on output

Length of Mail: Short

While Negotiating & Closing

The secret to closing fast with Dave is

Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

Insights For Deal Planning

How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

Can Dave take some risk or not?

You And Dave

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