Douglas Vander Linde

Douglas Vander Linde is an experienced investment professional and entrepreneur currently serving as the President of Coplanar Capital, LLC - Double Result Investing Better Returns for a Better World.1 His career spans several decades in the financial services industry, with a focus on investment management and strategic capital allocation.

Professional Experience

Douglas Vander Linde has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career:

Current Role:

• President at Coplanar Capital, LLC (2019 - Present)1

Previous Positions:

• Director, Board of Directors at Verum Diagnostics (2019 - 2022)
• Partner at Liquid Strategies, LLC (2018 - 2019)
• President, CEO, and Chief Compliance Officer at Herndon Capital Management, LLC (2017 - 2018)
• Head of Global Distribution and Board Member at Towers Watson Investment Management (TWIM) (2012 - 2016)
• Worldwide Partner at Mercer (2005 - 2012)
• Various roles at Mercer, including Americas Business Leader and Sales Leader (2003 - 2005)
• Institutional Sales Manager at Northern Trust Corporation (2001 - 2003)
• Equity Partner and Senior Vice President at Putnam Investments (1990 - 2001)
• Sales Director at MetLife (1984 - 1990)1

Expertise and Focus

At Coplanar Capital, Douglas Vander Linde specializes in:

1. Connecting inspired investors with transformational bio+health opportunities
2. Discovering and developing potential to benefit the overall health of the planet and its inhabitants
3. Driving value creation through strategic investor capital infusions
4. Focusing on optimizing virtuous outcomes and saving lives1

His areas of investment interest include:

• Digital health
• Therapeutics
• Medical devices
• Food (safe, sustainable, and scalable)
• Water (clean and accessible)
• Energy (secure, renewable, and efficient)2

Education and Certifications

Douglas Vander Linde holds various financial industry certifications, including:

• Series 24 - Registered Principal
• Series 7, 6, 63 from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Miller Heiman Certified Trainer in Conceptual Selling, Strategic Selling, and Large Account Management Process (LAMP)1

Philosophy and Approach

Douglas Vander Linde and Coplanar Capital emphasize a "Double-Result" investment approach, aiming to achieve both financial returns and positive societal impact. They describe themselves as a "more-than-for-profit firm" focused on using their fund's success to benefit others.2