Winter Mead

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.

Winter Mead, from Coolwater Capital, discusses their innovative program for cultivating first-time fund managers, emphasizing the need for strong management skills and community ties. John Rikhtegar, Director of Capital at RBCX, shares revealing data-driven insights into Canadian venture exits over the past decade, examining how market cycles influence investment success. Together, they reflect on key trends in the venture capital landscape and the challenges currently facing the Canadian tech ecosystem.

Winter Mead, founder of Coolwater Capital and author of 'How to Raise a Venture Capital Fund,' shares insights from his impressive journey in venture capital. He discusses the unique challenges that new fund managers face, emphasizing the need for transparency and solid relationships. The conversation highlights the critical role of emerging managers in driving innovation, especially in sectors like AI and climate tech. Mead also explores the evolving dynamics of fundraising, the importance of adaptability, and the often-overlooked complexities of managing venture funds.