Leonid Capital Partners (“Leonid”), a leading investment firm focused on high-growth technology companies working in the national security industry, is proud to welcome Retired Vice Admiral Mat Winter to its Board of Advisors. He completed a distinguished 35-year Navy career and brings extensive leadership and business experience.

“Mat has had an exemplary career. His role as the Chief of Naval Research combined with his experience leading the Navy’s F-35 Program make him an ideal advisor given our dual focus on innovation and technical contracting,” said Christopher Lay, Co-Founder and CEO of Leonid Capital Partners. “We are thrilled to have him join us as we continue to empower scientists, engineers and innovators with capital for work that ultimately advances the national security mission.”

During his military career, Winter served as the senior executive of the Navy’s Uncrewed Aviation Enterprise, where his novel industry outreach initiatives had profound growth across global commercial and defense enterprises. He also led the Navy’s global Science and Technology Enterprise as its 24th Chief of Naval Research. Winter also served as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Director, where he led the $1.5 trillion global enterprise and was responsible for modernization, production and global operations of the world’s most advanced 5th generation strike fighter.

Winter is currently the President of Winter Strategic Solutions where he provides technology and business advice to senior federal, private sector, non-profit and academic leaders focused on their long-term strategic growth, valuation and profitability.

“I’ve been impressed with every aspect of Leonid’s business, and their dedication to supporting warfighters, veterans and their families aligns with my own values,” Winter said. “I’m proud to join their board and look forward to contributing in a meaningful way.”

Winter earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and advanced degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and National Defense University.

About Leonid Capital Partners

Leonid Capital Partners provides capital for critical national security initiatives through credit investments. The firm leverages its deep government and technical expertise to provide its portfolio companies with the flexible resources they need to grow their business.

Learn more at leonidfinance.io.

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