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

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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

26:12 The Importance of Commitment in the Build Program

26:50 The Flexibility of the Explore Program

27:39 Taking Team Risk in the Build Program

28:43 The Role of the Explore Program in Building Investment Track Records

30:06 The Need for Good Fund Managers

30:24 Challenges in the Early Stage Ecosystem

30:53 Emerging Themes in the Market

32:00 The Importance of Investment Thesis

35:31 Changes in the Market and Fundraising

39:48 The Impact of Market Changes on Fundraising and Investment Dynamics

49:36 Recruiting for the Build and Strategic CFO Programs

Winter’s Links

CoolWater Capital - https://www.coolwatercap.com/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/wintmead

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/wintermead/

My Links

Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

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