Listen "Inside Venture – Winter Mead on Launching and Scaling Emerging VC Funds"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we’re joined by Winter Mead, founder of Coolwater Capital, a platform designed to support the next generation of venture capital managers. With a background as an LP at Sapphire Ventures, Winter brings a unique perspective on what it takes to raise and run a successful VC fund today.We talk about:- The origin and mission of Coolwater Capital- How Coolwater helps new GPs launch, scale, and institutionalize their firms- The importance of LP education and the shift in expectations around fund strategy- What separates great emerging managers from the rest- How venture is evolving—and what new managers need to knowWhether you’re a current or aspiring GP, LP, or just curious about the inner workings of venture capital, this episode is packed with insights from someone helping reshape the industry from the ground up.🎧 Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts!#VentureCapital #Startups #EmergingManagers #CoolwaterCapital #WinterMead #VCFunding #LPs #GPs #Podcast #StartupInvesting #TechInvesting #Founders #Finance #Investing
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