How is CoolWater Capital helping the emerging fund managers with Winter Mead

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English - November 16, 2023 12:39 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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In this conversation, Winter Mead, founder and managing member of CoolWater Capital, about his journey from studying innovation in grad school in England all the way to his work today helping emerging fund managers navigate the VC landscape. He shares insights about the importance of track records, persistence, and understanding the investment world. He also talks about how the market has changed significantly over a span of two years in relation to raising funds, especially for emerging managers, with detailed discussions about Winter’s various programs, Explore, Build, and CFO, and much more!

Timestamps

00:29 Venture Capital Journey: The Beginning

01:35 Transition to Private Equity and Venture Capital

02:12 Identifying Gaps in the Venture Capital Industry

05:16 Skills Acquired as a Limited Partner

11:41 The Birth of CoolWater Capital

12:06 The Role of Track Records in Fund Management

14:55 The Importance of Building a Strong Foundation for Fund Managers

18:43 The Evolution of Becoming a Fund Manager

23:42 The Significance of Back Office Operations in Fund Management

25:42 Scaling Up and Creating Operating Leverage

25:48 Understanding the Explore and Build Programs