Winter Mead, Founder of Coolwater Capital, discusses launching a successful VC fund, emphasizing the Fund Launch Program's core components. Topics include fundraising strategies, long-term management, entering biotech financing, creating a strong institutional VC firm, strategic fund management, and the importance of a mission-driven approach to success in venture capital.

Winter Mead from Coolwater Capital talks about LP investments in emerging managers and technology, his biking journey, balanced diet, Amy Lickert's influence, navigating the transition from angel investor to capital allocator, making investment decisions in healthcare, and complexities of LP investments in venture capital funds.

Winter Mead, Founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital, discusses the importance of emerging managers and building the YC for GPs with David Weisburd. They explore the growth of venture capital, the distinction between good investors and operators, and the qualities needed for venture capitalists and emerging managers. They also delve into the components of the Coolwater program and the significance of building trusted relationships in the industry.