Winter Mead is the Founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital. Coolwater is an accelerator for emerging venture capital fund managers aimed at helping them to launch, build, and scale their firms. We talked about what investors should look for in emerging VCs, how VCs can build durable platforms, and how VCs are using AI to do their jobs better. Winter is one of the most thoughtful LPs in the venture space so it was great to have him on the show.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Startup Investing
00:49 The Genesis of Coolwater Capital
06:06 Coolwater's Unique Approach to Fund Management
11:49 Navigating Institutional Capital as an Emerging Manager
18:04 The Role of AI in Venture Capital
23:58 Challenging Conventional Views in Venture Capital
Takeaways
Investors should look for strong relationships with founders.
Coolwater Capital aims to redefine the role of LPs.
Emerging managers must connect their body of work to their fund strategy.
AI is transforming the due diligence process in venture capital.
Building an institutional firm requires ongoing effort beyond fundraising.
Solo GPs can be a viable option for investors.
The venture capital landscape is evolving with more founder talent.
Coolwater provides a unique training platform for emerging managers.
Understanding the nuances of fund management is crucial for success.
Continuous learning and adaptation are key in the venture ecosystem.
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