The Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) is excited to announce the appointment of Carolynn Winterhalt as Strategic Projects & Experiences Lead, effective May 1st, 2023.
Carolynn joins the VCAA with a dynamic background and nearly eighteen years of experience supporting high-impact projects and leaders across a variety of sectors. She is passionate about fostering great teams, gathering with purpose and cheering others on from the sidelines. Her previous experience as Executive Director of the A100 make her no stranger to the innovation and venture community in Alberta, to whom her proven work ethic and a contagious energy are already known.
In addition to her role with the VCAA, Carolynn is a Certified Executive Coach who loves working with ambitious founders to strategically manage energy and directly impact results. She also holds a MSc in Global Health Policy where she focused her research on Public Private Partnerships. Lately she has spent the majority of her time at home in the mountains chasing after her two young kiddos.
“I am very excited to take on this new role with the VCAA to help solidify efforts that give voice to the Venture Capital and financing industry in Alberta. I am eager to bring my experience and passion to support meaningful connections that promote deal flow and knowledge-sharing amongst Alberta’s Venture Capital and Private Equity community.”
About the VCAA
The VCAA is the primary industry association for venture capital, private equity, and angel investors in Alberta. The VCAA creates opportunities for collisions that spur innovation, connections, professional development, and greater deal flow among venture capital industry players and related industries.