About us
Hanok Ventures is an advisory and investing firm focused on serving value-focused organizations seeking to grow their people, revenue, profitability, and impact. With expertise in technology, services, manufacturing, and social enterprise, we partner with companies and leaders to improve our world. Hanok is a VA-certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
The name Hanok has two special meanings for us. Hanok is the term for traditional Korean architecture that considers the design of the structure in relation to its surroundings, with careful thought to the impact in the local community and the changing of the seasons. We help build our client companies knowing the best companies are those carefully considering the ever-changing nature of customers, suppliers, and employees.
We'd love to share the second meaning when we meet face to face.
What makes us different
Support aligned to YOUR needs -
We support the quality, growth, and profitability of your people and your business. We have extensive experience working w/ CEOs and improving profitability, rapid scaling, root cause analysis, service design, change management, strategic partnerships, and product sourcing. Whether through acquisition, investment, coaching, or consulting, we begin each engagement focused on the specific needs of your company.
IMPACT BEYOND PROFITS -
We connect profits to purpose. As your partner, we strive to help you craft a legacy of enduring positive impact in your employee base, community, and our world.
Integrity ABOVE ALL -
Integrity is the foundation of every decision we make, service we provide, and relationship we build. We believe excellence honors God and inspires people. We treat everyone with respect, honesty, and appreciation, from the most junior employee to the CEO.
Our clients
We believe the best way, and probably the only true way, we demonstrate our success is by the quality of our results. Below is a list of some of companies we've worked with and thoughts from their leaders.
Wildman Business Group - Indiana
It is our vision that every employee, customer, and vendor’s personal and professional life would be radically impacted by their relationship with Wildman Business Group. We support image conscious customers who seek to enhance their brand and appearance through a broad variety of products. As your business partner, we provide an outstanding service experience as well as a partner for the good of our local and global community.
Focus of impact: Public sector growth, operational and service excellence
“I met Jeff several years ago when I recruited him to be our COO and successor to our CEO. He’s a quick study and one of the very few 5 star guys I’ve known.”
Good Spread - Colorado
We’ve found that a little bit of peanut butter can go a long way. For every Good Spread product sold, we provide a packet of RUTF (basically peanut butter filled with essential nutrients) to kids suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition. With just 3 servings of RUTF a day for 4-6 weeks, malnutrition is completely eradicated in over 98% of children. To us, that’s miraculous.
Focus of impact: Growth strategy, Investor strategy, and Customer negotiations
“If Jeff promises something, he won’t rest until it has been accomplished. His dedication and passion for the projects he commits himself to is evident in the very tangible results he consistently produces. ”
“Jeff’s sharp business sensibilities and long-term vision never cloud his kindness and humility. He has helped our company clarify our goals, better understand our mission, and put strategy into tangible action. He’s willing to put in the work and always leads by example, bringing out the best in everyone around him. It’s been a pleasure for us to get the chance to work with and learn from Jeff.”
ARMR Systems - Maryland
Founded in October 2014 by two Georgia Tech biomedical engineers, ARMR Systems (formerly Traumedex) develops hemorrhage control systems designed to increase the survivability of traumatic battlefield injury in situations where advanced medical support is not immediately available.
Focus of impact: Growth strategy, Investor strategy, and Operations support
“Jeff’s been a fantastic advisor, friend, and mentor throughout our company’s journey. From the very beginning Jeff wasn’t afraid to roll his sleeves up and jump into the mix. Everything from helping develop financial models to opening up his network to connect with valuable manufacturers, investors, and strategic partners. As man of high integrity he’s a natural leader, critical thinker, and exactly the type of guy you want in your corner when you’re fighting to build and scale an impactful business. He’s a big part of why we’re here today.”
Industrial Powerline networks - Georgia
We help our maritime, mining and micro-grid customers and partners realize the true potential of IP connectivity, removing the usual cost and associated downtime associated with cabled installations by bypassing the need for any major work to on board structures and underground hardwired systems requiring watertight/fireproof integrity.
Focus of impact: Growth strategy, Investor strategy, and Product commercialization
“Jeff’s experience and insight were extremely beneficial to us in negotiating our investment in Setel PowerLine, and his strategic advice post investment has been vital to our development.”
United Ortho - California
United Ortho is committed to providing medical professionals with a broad range of high-quality products to help patients with their medical soft good needs. Our innovative products are designed for comfort, durability and function, and our company focus has always been outstanding customer service.
Focus of impact: Growth strategy, Operations strategy, and Aquision support
“Jeff is instrumental in his insightful analysis both of our strategic opportunities and building of our financial models and options available to us. He’s made the real issues more transparent and facilitated our decision path to some really exciting outcomes.”
Studio B - Georgia
The Studio B is a sonic branding, sound design and music production creative company located in Atlanta, GA. Our focus is in crafting original sound experiences to enhance the emotional impact for media whether it be for technology, film, television, or products.
Focus of impact: Growth strategy, New market entry, and Innovation
“Jeff literally changed the game for my small business. My thinking expanded massively when he showed me the value I can add to my clients and how to profit from it. Can’t say enough on how his wisdom made all the difference for our company.”
Other coaching clients and investments include:
CRLG Holdings
Palm Smart Band
Contact Us
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