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The Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #58: Charles Schwab Acquisition of Forge Global, Holding "Venture Zombies" Forever, What Is Burnout Actually?In this episode of The Learning Corner by Precursor, Mia Farnham is joined by Charles Hudson and Missy Martin to unpack three timely reads. First, we explore Charles Schwab’s $660M acquisition of Forge Global and what it signals about the mainstreaming of alternative assets for retail investors. Next, we dig into TechCrunch’s coverage of “venture zombies” and the rise of “hold forever” investors acquiring stalled startups. Finally, we reflect on a powerful essay by Sinéad O’Sullivan that reframes burnout as an identity collapse—not a productivity issue—and what that means for founders, operators, and investors alike.
Schwab to...
2025-12-0424 min
Layer ZeroRethinking Venture: Unorthodox Wisdom with Precursor’s Charles HudsonI sat down with Charles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner of Precursor Ventures, one of the most respected early-stage funds in venture capital. Charles has built Precursor on a set of unorthodox ideas, from how he sources founders to how he supports them, and it’s worked. In this episode, we explored why going against the grain has been central to his success, the philosophy behind Precursor’s early bets, and how he evaluates founders at the earliest stages. We also got into what’s changing and what’s not in today’s VC landscape.If you’ve...
2025-10-1418 min
Investing in StartupsE38: Lessons from Investing in 400 Startups with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures
Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor is a generalist pre-seed firm based in San Francisco that invests in startups from all over. We talked about the importance of founder-centric investing, portfolio construction, and the balancing act of taking money off the table with winners. Charles has made over 400 investments at Precursor and has a lot of insights to draw upon as a result.
We also covered:
How fewer than one-in-five firms make it to fund five.
Why building a firm with staying power is crucial.
How fun...
2025-09-1700 minThe Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #45: Hire the experimenters, Lessons from "failed" enterprise AI pilots, Valuations soar past the 2021 bubbleWe kick off the episode by discussing Rebecca Kaden’s essay, “Hire the Experimenters”, which argues that speed, adaptability, and creative risk-taking are more valuable than traditional credentials in today’s AI-driven startup world. We explore how this mindset shift is reshaping what “great hiring” looks like for early teams — and whether that flexibility can translate into long-term defensibility.
Then we break down the MIT report on generative AI deployment across enterprise — and the not-so-great news that 95% of pilots are failing. Charles shares his opinion that these "failures" are signs of future success.
Finally, we look at Peter Walker’s data-packed breakd...
2025-08-2820 min
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified488. Lessons from 600+ Investments, Founder Profiles that Win, Reserve Strategies that Drive Returns, and the Hidden Potential in Consumer Standouts (Charles Hudson) Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from 600+ Investments, Founder Profiles that Win, Reserve Strategies that Drive Returns, and the Hidden Potential in Consumer Standouts. In this episode we cover: Role of Precursor Ventures and Founder Support Investment Philosophy and Learning Cycles Reserves and Follow-On Investments Graduation Rates and Market Conditions Consumer Investments and Founder Evaluation Learning from Past Investments and Mistakes Choosing Customers and Market Segmentation Future of Venture Capital and Market Dynamics Guest Links: Charles' LinkedIn Charles' X Precursor's LinkedIn Precursor's Website
2025-07-2843 minThe Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #41: Investor to Fund Manager, Picking the RIGHT Capital, Seed Is Experiencing A CrisisThis week on The Learning Corner, we dive into the evolving reality of seed-stage venture capital.
We kick things off with takeaways from the Superclusters podcast, where the team at Screendoor shares what LPs are really looking for in emerging fund managers today. Charles reflects on how the role of a fund manager shifts as firms scale, and what skills matter most beyond just investing.
Next, we unpack a thoughtful post by Halfdays founder Ariana Ferwerda on how founders should approach choosing investors. We discuss the subtle red flags that surface post-term sheet and what questions can help founders protect...
2025-07-2425 min
DayOne.FMScaling Solo: How Charles Hudson Built a High-Volume VC Model at Precursor VenturesEpisode SummaryCharles Hudson is the Founder and Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a solo GP fund that has backed over 450 startups across five funds, including dozens of category-defining companies led by underrepresented founders. In this episode, Maxine and Cheryl sit down with Charles to explore how he built one of the most successful high-volume venture strategies in the world, all while staying a solo decision-maker.They dive deep into what being a “solo GP” actually means, how Charles balances scale with intimacy across a massive portfolio, and why trust, not likability, is his north star...
2025-07-1357 minFirst Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine MinterScaling Solo: How Charles Hudson Built a High-Volume VC Model at Precursor VenturesEpisode SummaryCharles Hudson is the Founder and Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a solo GP fund that has backed over 450 startups across five funds, including dozens of category-defining companies led by underrepresented founders. In this episode, Maxine and Cheryl sit down with Charles to explore how he built one of the most successful high-volume venture strategies in the world, all while staying a solo decision-maker.They dive deep into what being a “solo GP” actually means, how Charles balances scale with intimacy across a massive portfolio, and why trust, not likability, is his north star...
2025-07-1357 min
Coach Me If You CanE07 Health: Becoming the Person You Needed with Tom HudsonWhat happens when a childhood joke cuts deeper than anyone expects?In this episode, host Peter Weller sits down with Tom Hudson, a coach who turned his own pain into purpose. Together, they unpack the messy reality of body image, overcoming self-judgment, and building a life where health is about more than what you see in the mirror.This episode isn’t your typical “sit-down-and-get-coached” conversation. Was it strictly a coaching session? Absolutely not. This wasn’t me walking through my blood results or putting together a step-by-step fitness or nutrition plan with Tom Hudson live on...
2025-06-291h 36The Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #38: First Round Capital Reflections and How Fundraising and Seeking an Acquisition Opportunity Are Mutually ExclusiveIn this week’s episode of The Learning Corner, Mia Farnham and Charles Hudson dive into two thought-provoking pieces on modern venture capital and founder decision-making under pressure.
First, we unpack Uncapped’s interview with Josh Kopelman of First Round Capital. From the “Blackstoneification of Venture” to his tongue-in-cheek “Venture Arrogance Score,” Kopelman challenges conventional thinking around fund scale, relevance, and value creation. We also touch on secondaries, post-mortems, and what it means to run a venture firm like an operating company.
Then we turn to a sharp LinkedIn post by Rohit Mittal on the tough calls founders must make when stuck b...
2025-06-2620 min
The Impact Venture[SCHEDULED] From Zero to One: Charles Hudson on Backing First-Time FoundersWelcome to our podcast with The Impact Venture , featuring in-depth interviews with LP-GP institutional investors, angel investors, faculty members at UC Berkeley, and all of our friends, focusing on impact investing, cleantech venture capital and project finance. In this episode, we're joined by Charles Hudson, Founder & Managing Partner of Precursor Ventures, a trailblazing early-stage firm known for backing nearly 500 startups led by first-time and underrepresented founders. Charles explains why he built Precursor to fund ambitious entrepreneurs at the idea stage—people who may lack credentials but possess clarity, courage, and a willingness to take risks....
2025-06-1101 minThe Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #34: AI’s Labor Problem, Bridge Round Realities & Big Tech’s Acqui-License DealsIn this episode of The Learning Corner by Precursor, hosts Mia Farnham and Charles Hudson dive into the week’s most thought-provoking articles and trends shaping tech, venture capital, and the future of work.
They explore the growing tension between AI advancement and labor displacement, discussing how automation is reshaping entry-level jobs and what it means for the next generation of workers. The conversation also unpacks the realities behind “bridge rounds” in startup funding—when they work, when they don’t, and what founders and investors should consider before doubling down.
Finally, Mia and Charles break down the DOJ’s antitrust in...
2025-05-2919 min
Irish Goodbye Business PodcastIrish Goodbye Business Podcast - Episode 2 - Charles MitchellThe Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 2This week, we’re joined by Charles Mitchell — a man who’s seen every corner of the construction world and then some. With over 20 years in the industry, Charles has worked on everything from restoring Georgian buildings to managing major civil and marine engineering projects. But that’s only half the story.Charles went on to lecture at university, shape government construction policy, and sit on national and European committees — all while staying grounded in the real-world challenges of budgets, timelines, and team dynamics. He brings thoughtful insights, a sharp sense of humor, and a few ha...
2025-05-2646 min
The Distribution by Juniper SquareRedefining Venture: Investing in What Others Miss - Charles Hudson - Founder and Managing Partner @ Precursor VenturesIn this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Charles Hudson, Managing Partner and Founder at Precursor Ventures, to explore the challenges and opportunities of pre-seed investing. Charles shares how his early career at In-Q-Tel and Uncork Capital shaped his thesis for launching Precursor—a fund intentionally designed to write small checks to first-time founders before there’s traction, product, or even a network.
They discuss the philosophy behind backing “strangers with data,” how to identify founders with the resilience and creativity to thrive at the zero-to-one stage, and what’s often misu...
2025-05-131h 03The Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #30: Pre-IPO Company Talent Wars, Winning Fast as Fund Managers, Tariff Impact on Startup/Early Stage VCIn this episode of The Learning Corner, we delve into the impact of AI enthusiasm and tariffs on tech businesses, exploring how these factors are reshaping the landscape. Charles Hudson shares insights on talent retention challenges faced by startups. The conversation shifts to Plaid's potential public offering and the considerations for venture capital returns. We also discuss liquidity and secondary opportunities available to limited partners. The episode examines tariffs and their economic effects on startups. The episode concludes with final thoughts on the broader implications of tariffs.
Figma, Plaid And The Battle To Retain Talent At Almost-Exited Startups by...
2025-05-0119 min
Alone Together: The Story of Solo Venture CapitalistsAlgorithmic or Artisan? Charles Hudson on the Future of Venture Capital | Alone Together | S1E6"Algos scale. Artisans don't. But maybe that's the point." — Charles HudsonIn this episode of Alone Together, I sit down with Charles Hudson—the OG solo GP, the founder of Precursor Ventures, and one of the most thoughtful voices in venture capital today.Initially, I invited Charles to talk specifically about supporting solo GPs and to share his stories and practical advice. However, between our booking and recording date, Charles published a profound essay, "What Does It Mean to Be a Venture Capitalist Today?"—prompting our conversation to become deeper and more philosophical than anticipated. It felt like too important an opp...
2025-05-0152 min
Driving AlphaCharles Hudson of Precursor Ventures: Navigating AI, Inclusion, and Early-Stage VCCharles Hudson, Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, joins Steve Brotman to share his journey through venture capital. With over 15 years of experience, Charles has made more than 400 investments and raised over $200 million, making him a leading voice in the seed-stage community. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: 00:43 - Introduction to Driving Alpha Podcast 00:53 - Meet Charles Hudson: Venture Capitalist Extraordinaire 03:41 - Charles Hudson's Early Career and Entrepreneurial Journey 06:12 - The In-Q-Tel Experience 08:15 - Transition to Business School and IronPort Systems 09:50 - Founding Precursor Ventures 13:03 - Challenges and Strategies in Venture Capital 14:31 - Portfolio C...
2025-01-2947 min
The Munn Avenue Muse Podcast"Writing with Wit: Ghostwriting Secrets and Comedy Craft with Holly Hudson"Storytelling and HumorAre you an author looking to strengthen your storytelling skills or infuse more humor into your writing? In this episode, Charles Levin, Founder of the Munn Avenue Press, and Holly Hudson—a professional ghostwriter and comedian—discuss the art of writing for others and performing for laughs. Holly dives into the nuances of capturing authentic voices for clients, how her ghostwriting experience sharpens her comedic timing, and why humor is a powerful storytelling tool. From actionable tips on voice and character development to insights on connecting with audiences through humor, this...
2024-11-0530 min
10X Capital PodcastE108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles HudsonCharles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how to support first-time fund managers, innovative strategies for sourcing deals in venture capital and tips for success on building relationships with limited partners.
(0:00) Introduction and the role of stubbornness in entrepreneurial success
(0:21) Merging cultural trends and storytelling in investment pitches
(1:37) Founding Precursor Ventures and tackling adverse selection
(3:04) Impact of startup experience on founder success
(4:54) Evaluating valuations and portfolio construction at Precursor Ventures
(7:20) Understanding founders' fundraising challenges
(9:30) Navigating between vision and execution in startup pitches
(10:50) Analyzing company growth and total addressable market
(13:00) The relationship between founder...
2024-11-0139 min
How I Invest with David WeisburdE108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles HudsonCharles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how to support first-time fund managers, innovative strategies for sourcing deals in venture capital and tips for success on building relationships with limited partners.
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2024-11-0139 min
The Learning Corner by PrecursorEpisode #1: Welcome To The Learning CornerCharles Hudson and Mia Farnham kick off the first Learning Corner episode. This week we delved through Hunter Walk's piece on VC misconceptions, the impact of Open AI's new fundraising and Lead Edge Capital's information hierarchy shared in letter form.
(0:00) Introduction and Background of Precursor Ventures
(4:38) 24 Venture Capitalists Tell You "What One Thing Do They Wish People Better Understood About VC" by Hunter Walk
(10:16) Trends in Fund Size and LP Expectations
(15:19) Open AI's New Fundraise is Shaking Up Silicon Valley - The Economist
(26:23) Lead Edge Capital's Hierarchy of Reported Information - Shared via Sheel Mohnot LinkedIn
(29:53) Adapting to Investor Expectations...
2024-09-2730 min
The AftermathCharles Whitman “Texas Tower Sniper”
Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – August 1, 1966) was an American mass murderer and former Marine. He is infamously known as the “Texas Tower Sniper” for his deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 1966. During this tragic event, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 others before being shot by police.
Whitman was born in Lake Worth, Florida, and had a troubled upbringing, marked by a strict and abusive father. He was an Eagle Scout and later joined the Marines, where he earned a scholarship to study at the University of Texas. However, his academic performa...
2024-09-1738 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: FriscoEP #23: Transforming Lives: Charles Hudson and Denise Reagor's Journey with A-Voice and Special Needs CareWhat makes Charles Hudson and Denise Reagor with A-Voice good neighbors?What if true care for individuals with special needs went beyond the confines of regulations and funding? Meet Charles Hudson and Denise Reagor, the dynamic duo behind A-Voice, an organization transforming lives by providing essential services for children and adults in the community. On this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, we uncover their inspiring journey from their early careers at MetroCare Services and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to founding A-Voice. Charles and Denise share how their agency...
2024-08-2107 min
The Data MinuteYour check size dictates fund strategy | Charles Hudson, Founder & Managing Partner, Precursor VenturesIn this episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) is joined by Charles Hudson (Managing Partner and Founder, Precursor Ventures and writer of the Venture Reflections Substack - chudson.substack.com) for a deep discussion about pre-seed deals, the differences between multi-stage and small funds, and the types of investing that work in this AI dominated market. They also cover SAFEs, how pre-seed investing has changed, Charles' time in the National Venture Capital Association, and how what happens in Washington can affect emerging managers nationwide.Subscribe to Carta’s weekly Dat...
2024-08-1955 min
Emerging Capital: The New Light Ventures PodcastCharles Hudson: Managing Partner at Precursor VenturesCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor Ventures has raised four funds and has over $200 million under management. He has invested in more than 400 companies and has supported more than 450 founders, including the teams behind Bobbie Baby, Carrot, Incredible Health, Juniper Square, Modern Health, Pair Eyewear, Rad AI, and The Athletic (sold to the NY Times for $525 million in 2022).
2024-07-1750 min
The Bear Essentials PodcastStronger Inside Out: A Journey with Tom HudsonJoin us for an enlightening episode with Tom Hudson, author of “Stronger Inside Out” and a functional health coach dedicated to transforming lives. Tom shares his personal fitness journey and the principles that drive his approach to health and wellness. Discover how he debunks common health myths, emphasizes the importance of nutrition, and promotes a balanced lifestyle. This episode is more than just fitness for the body; we delve into a poignant discussion about mental health and the holistic approach to well-being. Tom’s insights on developing a champion mindset and sustainable fitness routines offer valuable guidance for anyone lookin...
2024-07-1246 min
First Funders08 Takeaways: Charles Hudson, Precursor Ventures: macro, team vs market, fund size vs. outcomesJoin Shaherose & Aamir as we reflect on our conversation with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures. Highlights: Don’t forget the macro: Government regulations can lead to massive opportunities or failures. We discuss case studies of companies like Samsara, Movtive (fka KeepTrucking), Republic, and Zum, showing how regulatory shifts led to category-creating opportunities. Charles’ worst investment was wiped out due to changes in government regulation. Team vs market: We discussed the interplay between having the right team, idea, and timing for startup success. Charles evaluates opportunities 70% team and 30% idea. Both Aamir and I take a more balance...
2024-07-0920 minFirst Funders08: From the CIA to Google to 400+ pre-seed investments, first and early to define pre-seed - Charles Hudson, PrecursorHailing from Michigan, Charles developed an early obsession with the public markets in high school. Charles Hudson is now the Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a pre-seed venture fund that has defined and has become synonymous with “pre-seed”. Charles is known for his ability to identify and mentor early-stage companies that have the potential to disrupt their industries - first and early - including companies like the Athletic (acquired by the NY Times for $550M), Bobbie (recently raised a $70M Series C), Carrot Fertility (recently raised $75M Series C) and Pair Eyewear (recently raised $75M Series C).Char...
2024-07-0259 min
Minimum Viable Podcast with Elliott PoppelNavigating the Intersection of Product and VC | Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures)This episode of Minimum Viable Podcast features Charles Hudson, Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Under Charles' leadership, Precursor has raised four funds totaling over $175 million and has backed more than 375 companies led by over 400 founders. Prior to founding Precursor, Charles was a Partner at Uncork Capital, Co-Founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, and held various product roles.This conversation covered a lot of ground, from Charles' journey into VC to his hard-won lessons on what makes for fruitful founder-investor relationships. Charles willingly shared his experiences candidly – the good, the bad, and the gruesome. His in...
2024-05-2947 min
UFO HeadquartersAuthor Charles LearAuthor Charles Lear talks about some of the sketchy cases in Ufology history from his new book, "Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens: The Emergence of the Popular Modern UFO Mythos in the Late 20th Century."
2024-05-141h 00
1947 Rise89: Successful Strategies for Emerging Fund Managers by Charles Hudson, Precursor Ventures | 1947 VCCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of financing for the most promising software and hardware companies.
He is one of the pioneers of pre-seed investing.
He is also an advisor and mentor to a number of emerging managers.
Timestamps:
00:00 Top Moments
00:31 Intro to pod with Charles Hudson
02:21 Angel investing and Precursor Ventures' founding story
05:28 Evolution of fund strategy over the years
07:29 Convincing LPs on a diversified portfolio
09:52 Non-consensus of non-consensus being right
12:35 Fundraising journey and learnings from fund one
15:35 Fundraising from...
2024-01-1931 min
Fair & SquareIn conversation with Russell Taylor & Charles Peattie, creators of the Alex cartoonOur guests on this episode of the Fair & Square podcast are Charles Peattie and Russell Taylor – the duo behind the long-running Alex cartoon in the The Daily Telegraph.
For almost 40 years the successes, trials and tribulations of investment banker Alex Masterley – drawn by Charles and mostly
written by Russell - have chronicled and satirised the Square Mile, its people, its institutions and its businesses.
The pair created Alex in 1987 as a strip in The London Daily News – a newspaper owned by press baron Robert Maxwell. The paper closed after just a few months and that same y...
2023-12-1132 min
Beyond the Cap TableCharles Hudson from Precursor Ventures on how to build and scale a VC fund from the ground up, what makes founders successful, and how investors can actually move the needle for their portfolioThis is an episode of January Ventures’ Beyond the Cap Table podcast, hosted by Jennifer Neundorfer. We aim to demystify the various parts of venture capital and highlight founders, funders, and other game changers who are building new networks and enabling the new establishment in the startup and venture world. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts.
In this episode, we interview Charles Hudson, Founder and and Managing Partner of Precursor Ventures. Charles is a seasoned GP, a leader in the VC ecosystem, a champion of early stage founders, and one of the most productive peo...
2023-12-0534 min
Sit with Lexi BVenture Capitalism: What is it and How do you get access to it? with Charles HudsonAbout Our Guest:Charles Hudson is a well-known figure in the Silicon Valley venture capital space. He is the founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. With over 26 years of experience in the industry, Charles has made a name for himself as a trusted investor and advisor to numerous successful startups.
Summary:Charles Hudson, founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, shares his insights on venture capital and the process of investing in high-growth companies. He emphasizes the importance of investing in the right people and the challenges of evaluating...
2023-10-1039 min
Smart Venture Podcast#136 Precursor Ventures' Managing Partner Charles HudsonCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a classic seed-stage investment firm focusing on B2B software applications, B2C software and services, and connected hardware. Charles also serves as the Board Chair at the National Venture Capital Association and is a lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Before launching Precursor, Charles was a Partner at SoftTech VC, one of the most active seed stage investors in Internet and mobile startups. He was also the Co-Founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, an Android-focused mobile games startup. He spent several years working at In-Q-Tel, th...
2023-07-2256 min
Blah Di DaCharles Bukowski, poet, and what I've learned from himWhat I've learned from the poet Charles Bukowski.My favourite book of his: The Last Night Of The Earth Poems'UM' book, a self help book for creatives (the distilled 'best bits' of this podcast):UMMy 'Best Of' illustrated poems:Confetti TornadoFind me:Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletterdarbyhudsonart.comInstagramTikTok
2023-06-3015 min
Fireside with a VC#74, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner, Precursor Ventures on Generative AI
Episode
#74, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner, Precursor Ventures on Generative AI
*Discussing how investors and founders can think about new generative
AI startups that appear to have build products in days or weeks compared to
years.
*What this new technology means for developing moats or barriers to
entry for startups that can create working products so quickly.
*Early days of emerging managers with SoftTech VC / Uncork Capital and
working with other emerging managers generating much higher returns than the
large 30 year funds.
*Founding a new VC emerging...
2023-06-0253 min
Old Fashioned Murder and MayhemThe Boy Who Fell from the Sky: Charles Henry Bennett (1889)Tornado season in the Midwest can leave a trail of destruction as powerful winds suck up everything in its path. Hear the story of how a Missouri boy was swept into a cyclone and delivered to a childless couple in 1889.It took eighteen years for the story of Charles Henry Bennett to be revealed. Hear the remarkable saga of a young man's search for his identity. Be sure to visit our sister site Murder and Mayhem in Jefferson County, Missouri for more tales of historical local true crime.
2023-05-0119 min
Mindful MoneyCharles Hudson - Funding the Forgotten FounderUpcoming Event!How Can Mindfulness Help You Reach Financial Independence?Do you want to reduce money anxiety, but don’t know who to trust?Would you like to learn how to set up and manage your own retirement plan?Do you want to know how we create a passive income stream you can’t outlive?If yes, join us and learn how to answer the 4 critical financial independence questions:Am I on track for financial independence?What do I need to do to get on track?How do I de...
2023-03-3150 min
The Interxchange PodcastE11: Getting Unstuck and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: With Carrie Charles, Cofounder and CEO of BROADSTAFF Workforce SolutionsMarch is Women's History Month, and the Interxchange Podcast is celebrating by honoring some of the leading women in tech and telecom who are revolutionizing the industry and paving the path for future generations. This episode features a conversation with Carrie Charles, Cofounder and CEO of BROADSTAFF Workforce Solutions, as she discusses her career journey, which includes working in the financial services industry and being a life coach. Carrie offers advice for women on how to overcome the imposter syndrome and move out of their comfort zone. She also reveals a powerful tool that she uses to visualize what she w...
2023-03-3020 min
Die Stimmen der AnderenMit Bianca Krahl (u. a. Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Kate Hudson)Bianca Krahl gehört zu den Synchronsprecher:innen mit den meisten Feststimmen, zu denen neben Charlize Theron und Emily Blunt zum Beispiel auch Regina Hall gehört. Außerdem lieh sie Superstars wie Carmen Electra oder Kate Hudson für die meisten Produktionen ihre Stimme und auch Penélope Cruz steht auf Biancas Track-Record. Mir erzählt sie in einer neuen Folge "Die Stimmen der Anderen" davon, wie das alles bei ihr losging und was der Berliner Kurfürstendamm damit zu tun hat."Die Stimmen der Anderen" entsteht in Zusammenarbeit mit Universal Music und ONE Pod Wonder...
2023-03-2144 min
Kurt Vonnegut Radio with Gabe Hudson15. Charles YuCharles Yu is an author who has won the National Book Award. He's also a screenwriter who has written for Westworld. Charles gets real about the surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans in recent years and the psychic toll these attacks have had. Charles explains why it feels like something in our society is either broken or it was always there and has just been recently revealed. And how is the adaptation of Charles' novel Interior Chinatown (for Hulu) coming along?Visit Charles Yu's website and follow him on TwitterBuy Charle's novel Interior...
2023-02-0117 min
Heroes of RealityEpisode 210: Creating Opportunities Through Investments with Charles HudsonCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor Ventures has raised four funds and has over $175 million under management. He has invested in 250 companies and supported more than 400 founders, including the teams behind Clearco, Juniper Square, The Athletic, Incredible Health, Carrot, and Pair Eyewear.
Prior to founding Precursor Ventures, Charles was a Partner at Uncork Capital and CoFounder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games. He holds an MBA fro...
2023-01-2154 min
For Stars PodcastCompetition Ignites Me (feat. Charles Boldt)Welcome to another episode of FSP where today we highlight Charles Boldt, who hails from Indiana, rowing for the Indianapolis Rowing Center Varsity Men's team! Charles also rows for the United States Junior National Team. This past summer, he competed at the 2022 Junior World Championships in Italy, rowing the Men's Under-19 1x. We talk about his experience at trials, the entire trip in Italy, his goals, and more! Be sure to tune into this stellar student-athlete and how devoted he is to his craft!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use C...
2023-01-131h 06
The Pod Charles CinecastJon & Fil sing with Hudson HawkOn this Bonus Edition of The Pod Charles Cinecast, Jon & Fil tell Bruce Willis to stop trying to make Bruno happen, as they trudge through his 1991 partially musical comedy-caper HUDSON HAWK. The film boasts an impressive supporting cast with Andie MacDowell, Danny Aiello, Richard E. Grant, Sandra Bernhard and James Coburn; as they all are entangled in a yarn about Bruce Willis being a thief named Hudson Hawk, who times his jobs to the runtime of show tunes – except he only does it like once in the film.Hawk is fresh out of prison and only wants a...
2023-01-111h 06
Lunch Pail VCInvesting in Preseed as a Solo GP with Charles HudsonCharles Hudson of Precursor Ventures joins Paul and Randy to talk about what it's like to be a Solo GP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-11-2247 min
Stanford eCornerCharles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) - Breaking the Venture Capital MoldCharles Hudson is the founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor Ventures has raised four funds and has over $175 million under management. He has invested in 250 companies and supported more than 400 founders, including the teams behind Clearco, Juniper Square, The Athletic, Incredible Health, Carrot, and Pair Eyewear. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Hudson discusses his views on the structural inequities in the venture capital industry and how he t...
2022-11-1646 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) - Breaking the Venture Capital MoldCharles Hudson is the founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor Ventures has raised four funds and has over $175 million under management. He has invested in 250 companies and supported more than 400 founders, including the teams behind Clearco, Juniper Square, The Athletic, Incredible Health, Carrot, and Pair Eyewear. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Hudson discusses his views on the structural inequities in the venture capital industry and how h...
2022-11-1646 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Video SeriesCharles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) - Breaking the Venture Capital MoldCharles Hudson is the founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor Ventures has raised four funds and has over $175 million under management. He has invested in 250 companies and supported more than 400 founders, including the teams behind Clearco, Juniper Square, The Athletic, Incredible Health, Carrot, and Pair Eyewear. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Hudson discusses his views on the structural inequities in the venture capital industry and how he t...
2022-11-1646 min
Seed to HarvestManaging Partner at Precursor Ventures Charles Hudson On Raising a $73 Million Fund and Prioritizing People | Seed to Harvest Ep34Send us a textSeed to Harvest is a new podcast focused on stories & tactics from a diverse array of investors, founders, and creators, hosted by Paige Finn Doherty, a founding partner at Behind Genius Ventures and author of Seed to Harvest, an illustrated children's book for adults.Today, I’m joined by Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a classic seed stage investment firm based out of San Francisco, CA. Charles is a serial entrepreneur, previously founding Bionic Panda Games, 3rd Power LLC, and CH3 Media Holdings. Prior to founding Precursor Ve...
2022-10-1133 min
Fair & SquareIn conversation with Charles Clover, Founder, Blue Marine FoundationIn this episode the founder and director of Blue Marine Foundation Charles Clover talks to Adam Batstone about his book Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans. Charles is a former journalist who has dedicated his life and work to conserving and protecting the world's marine environment.
Fair & Square is a regular podcast from Hudson Sandler. The series features interviews from a variety of people from within the business and our wider network whose experience, achievements and opinions are helping to influence and shape wider society.
2022-09-2021 min
Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Powerful.Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun by Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/44791to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun
Author: Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - foreword
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: mp3
Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 08-23-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Anthropology
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson...
2022-08-239h 26
Embrace The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Vivid!Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms by Charles HudsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578283to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms
Author: Charles Hudson
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 21 hours 26 minutes
Release date: August 23, 2022
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson maps...
2022-08-239h 26Discover This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms by Charles HudsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578283to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms
Author: Charles Hudson
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 21 hours 26 minutes
Release date: August 23, 2022
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson maps...
2022-08-239h 26Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasKnights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms by Charles HudsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578283to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms
Author: Charles Hudson
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 21 hours 26 minutes
Release date: August 23, 2022
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson maps...
2022-08-239h 26Start Into A Uplifting Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun by Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/44791to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun
Author: Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - foreword
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: mp3
Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 08-23-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Anthropology
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson...
2022-08-239h 26Embrace Into A Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun by Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45255to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun
Author: Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - foreword
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: mp3
Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 08-23-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Archaeology
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson...
2022-08-239h 26Indulge In A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun by Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/44791to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun
Author: Charles Hudson, Robbie Ethridge - foreword
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Format: mp3
Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 08-23-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Anthropology
Publisher's Summary:
Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson...
2022-08-239h 26
Finding Focus | Protecting Your Attention in a Noisy Digital WorldDirecting Your Divided Attention w/ VC Managing Partner Charles HudsonAndy sits down with Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a classic seed stage investment firm based out of San Francisco, CA. Charles dives deep into his struggles and successes when it comes to fining focus in the world of a busy venture capitalist.
2022-08-0918 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Horror[Spanish] - El Guardavía by Charles DickensPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/576129 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El Guardavía Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Jose Peciña Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 36 minutes Release date: February 16, 2022 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: El guardavías (The Signal-Man) es un relato de terror escrito por Charles Dickens y publicado en diciembre de 1866 en la revista literaria All the Year Round, dirigida y fundada por Dickens. El relato mezcla terror y elegancia y demuestra que pueden ir de la mano. Se trata de un cuento de terror clásico, sin variantes en la trama, aunque el verdadero tale...
2022-02-1605 min
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing DemystifiedReplay — Getting Smart on a New Market, Parts 1 & 2 (Charles Hudson)On this special replay, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures joins Nick to discuss Getting Smart on a New Market. In this episode we cover: What Charles' experience at SoftTech was like and how he made the transition to founding Precursor. What his continuing role as a Venture Partner at SoftTech entails. How Charles decides to study a new, emerging market and some of the markets that he's analyzed over the years. The three components of his approach to getting smart on a new area. How important timing is and how he considers if the timing is r...
2021-12-271h 12
T with CharlesEpisode 15: Trenton Hudson - Cartoons, Comedy, and CoffeeCartoonist for Comedy Central Trenton Hudson talks about how he got involved in animation and his business making decaffeinated coffee out of date seeds. We also discuss electric vehicles, Governor Newsom's recall election, and Charles tells the haters to leave Lizzo alone! Check out Trenton's content on Comedy Central, @riotcomedy on Instagram, and be sure to try his decaffeinated date seed coffee "Korma Cafe" - coffee reimagined.
2021-08-2349 min
DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)DWAVC: Charles Hudson | Ep. 10Join Vik and Bree for episode ten of DrinksWithAVC as they share Manhattans with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures. Delve into Charles's rich tapestry of experiences, from his early days at Kroger to landscaping entrepreneurship, and from his intriguing work with the venture arm of the CIA to his role as Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures. Beyond his professional journey, discover the man himself—his passion for smoked meats and his unwavering loyalty to Chelsea Football Club.Links:www.precursorvc.comwww.twitter.com/chudson
2021-06-031h 29
Precursor Ventures’ Charles Hudson & Jason give candid feedback on startup pitches at Founder University | E1212Jason & Charles Hudson from Precursor Ventures take 8 pitches from founders and give feedback on how the pitches were structured (13:10) and their business models (38:48). Pod Notes: http://bit.ly/twist1212
2021-05-1151 min
The Road Untraveled: VC Perspectives with Brian HollinsThe Godfather of Pre-seed Investing: A Conversation with Charles Hudson of Precursor VenturesCharles Hudson is Founder and Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures
Key Takeaways:
1. Volume matters- do you get to meet enough companies in a year. They meet 3-4k companies and make 30 investments. You can't identify high quality founders if you don't see enough of them.
2. Some investors are great product people, some are good at market structure, some are good people pickers. It helps in venture to decide where you are strongest and double down into it.
3. However much time you're spending on portfolio construction, spend twice as much. LPs care d...
2021-04-2937 min
Demo Day PodcastCharles Hudson on The Key Ingredients to Success for Young Entrepreneurs, Precursor VenturesIn this episode, Charles discusses his experiences working at Google, founding his own company, and transitioning into venture capital, while giving insightful advice to young entrepreneurs on the key ingredients to success.Guest - Charles HudsonWebsite - www.precursorvc.comEmail - charles@precursorvc.comFollow Us!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/coefficient-labsInstagram: www.instagram.com/demodaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coefficientlabs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coefficientlabsContact Information:social@coefficientlabs.com
2021-03-0157 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | TechnologyHoliday Highlights: Charles Hudson, Founding Partner Precursor VenturesThis episode are highlights from my conversation with Charles Hudson.Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Some of their investments include The Athletic, Goodr and Co-Star.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Charles HudsonClick here on Mobile to join our Community.
2021-01-0223 min
Just Go Grind#244: Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, on Raising a Fund, Investing at the Earliest Stages, the Role of Platform in VC, and the Importance of Storytelling for FoundersCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a classic seed-stage investment firm based out of San Francisco, CA. Precursor seeks to invest in a company's first round of institutional investment and focuses on investments in B2B software applications, B2C software and services, and connected hardware. Prior to launching Precursor, Charles Hudson was a Partner with SoftTech VC, one of the most active seed-stage investors in Internet and mobile startups. He focused on identifying investment opportunities in mobile infrastructure, mobile applications, and marketplaces. He was also the Co-Founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, an Android-focused...
2020-11-2748 min
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managersCharles Hudson of Precursor Ventures - Venture Unlocked 002Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder at Precursor Ventures, one of the first and most active pre-seed focused venture firms in the world. Precursor seeks to invest in a company’s first round of institutional investment and focuses on investments in B2B software applications, B2C software and services, and connected hardware. Prior to founding Precursor Ventures, he spent 5 years as a Partner at Uncork Capital (formerly known as SoftTech VC). Charles was also the CoFounder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, a mobile games startup. Prior to this he held Business Development rol...
2020-10-0636 min
Next Legacy PerspectivesCharles Hudson: Founding Partner, Precursor VenturesManaging Director of Precursor Ventures, Charles Hudson has decades of experience in Silicon Valley. This candid conversation with Next Play Founder Ryan Nece focuses both on Precursor's investment philosophy and on broader changes that need to happen in the VC industry. Amongst those changes, hear why Charles thinks some of the old school habits, even the ones that have worked well, are responsible for some of the systemic lack of diversity in VC. A huge sports fan, Charles also discusses the ways that elite athletes exhibit behaviors that all startup founders should seek to emulate. Charles' advice is remarkably consistent fo...
2020-10-0659 min
Forward Thinking Investors001 - Charles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner of Precursor VenturesAbout Charles HudsonCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies.
2020-08-0342 min
Forward Thinking Investors001 - Charles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner of Precursor VenturesAbout Charles HudsonCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit words.seedscout.com
2020-08-0342 min
Forward Thinking Founders255 - Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) On Partner MondaysThis is a segment of Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Charles Hudson, the founder and Managing Partner of Precursor Ventures. In this episode, we talk about:- Portfolio construction- Different types of risks - How he evaluates founders- Cold emails- Insider vs. outsider founders- And a ton more!Follow Charles on Twitter here. ---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...
2020-08-0343 min
Coffee Sip with Chris HudsonNight Coffee (feat. Darryl Charles)AAyyy I'm joined today by DARRYL CHARLES (DTF Podcast, Black Gentrifier out now on Helium Comedy Records) to talk on sale coffee pods and when to sip that second coffee. Plus, I taste Blue Bottle Coffee's Bright Cold Brew Follows us on Instagram: @coffeesippod @chriees @darryldarryl_ And on Twitter: @cwhudson @darryldarryl_
2020-07-2615 min
This is Your Life in Silicon ValleyIs the Fate of all Social Media Negativity and Despair? (Guest: Charles Hudson, Managing Partner - Precursor Ventures)Charles Hudson is a Silicon Valley-based investor. He is part of a small percentage of Black Managing Partners of Venture funds here in the Bay Area. In this incredibly insightful interview, we talk to Charles about investing in Underrepresented Founders, Media, and his take on the fate of social media. We talk to Charles about his career in the Valley, which he has seen through multiple boom and bust cycles (from his time at Excite @ Home, to Google, to his early days as a venture investor). Charles provides his take on the events surrounding BLM and national r...
2020-07-1642 min
Village Global PodcastEvaluating Markets and Picking Startup Ideas with Charles HudsonCharles Hudson, founder of Precursor, joins Erik on this episode. It was recorded live as part of an OnDeck Fellowship event.They discuss:- How he decides what to invest in.- Why he says that he is often “looking for good ideas that initially look like bad ideas.” - Why he has “an allergy to top-down market assessments.”- How entrepreneurs should think about margins.- Advice for founders working in frontier tech.- Whether he invests based on the entrepreneur or on the idea.
2020-06-3053 min
Founder's FAQCharles Hudson | Managing Partner at Precursor VenturesFounder's FAQ: answers to all the possible questions of a founder. Hosted by Ilker Koksal. This episode's guest is is Charles Hudson. He is the Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a seed-stage investment firm based out of San Francisco. Prior to launching Precursor, Charles was a Partner with SoftTech VC, one of the most active seed-stage investors in the Internet and mobile startups. He was also the Co-Founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games. And lastly, he’s the lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business.In this episode;1-) How to evaluate the founder....
2020-06-0113 min
What Are You Into?Charles Rogers Wants To Be IgnoredAre you into a distracted partner who ignores you? Our very first guest, Charles Rogers (co-creator of Search Party on HBO Max and the artist behind our logo!) chats up Bridey and Kelly about his desires to be overlooked in sexual situations. This interview was recorded March 10, 2020 (pre Covid-19 lockdown)Podcast Art by Charles RogersTheme Music by Jon Daly
2020-05-1549 min
415 StoriesE12 - Charles Hudson on pre-seed investments, fundraising during COVID and moreWe had a chance to chat with Charles Hudson, the Managing Partner of Precursor VC. We talked about their funding mentality, his advice to startups on fundraising, and staying alive during the outbreak. Enjoy the episode!
2020-04-2818 min
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 148 How I Raised It with Charles Hudson of Precursor VenturesProduced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with entrepreneurs and VCs who have raised capital. This episode is with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures (www.precursorvc.com) a San Francisco based venture capital fund that invests in seed and pre-seed startups.
In this episode, Charles talks about how many investor pitches it takes to raise a first-time fund, what LPs expect to see before committing to fund #2, the dynamics of being a single GP, deal sourcing outside Silicon Valley, how he assesses pre-revenue startups, and much more.
This series is produced by Foundersuite, makers of...
2020-04-2443 min
ACQ2 by AcquiredEverything you need to know about Pre-Seed (with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures)Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures joins us to illuminate everything Pre-Seed -- not just what it is and how founders/companies should navigate it, but also and more deeply: How he came into this corner of the venture world How he started Precursor as a solo GP and raised his first/subsequent funds, and what that journey was like How he manages the firm, its overall strategy, and especially portfolio construction within this relatively new asset class (spoiler: it's different!)Sponsors:Koyfin: https://bit.ly/acquiredkoyfinNote: we rec...
2020-03-241h 13
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | TechnologyCharles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) - The State of Seed Investing, The Early Stage Ecosystem, and Why Consumer Has Been Out Of Favor with VCsCharles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Some of their investments include The Athletic, Goodr and Co-Star.
Prior to founding Precursor Ventures, Charles was a Partner at SoftTech VC and Co-Founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, an Android-focused mobile games startup. He also was the VP of Business Development for Serious Business (acq. Zynga) and Director of Business Development at Gaia Interactive.
You can...
2020-03-2340 min
Sermons from All Souls ChurchSoul Journey 2020 - Saturday Session 3 - Charles HudsonRevd Charles Hudson - speaker for our weekend away (6-8th March 2020) in the last of his three talks.
2020-03-1342 minSermons from All Souls ChurchSoul Journey 2020 - Saturday Session 2 - Charles HudsonRevd Charles Hudson - speaker for our weekend away (6-8th March 2020) in the second of his three talks.
2020-03-1340 minSermons from All Souls ChurchSoul Journey 2020 - Saturday Session 1 - Charles HudsonRevd Charles Hudson - speaker for our weekend away (6-8th March 2020) in the first of his three talks.
2020-03-1333 min
iPhreaksiPS 277: 100 Days of SwiftUI with Paul HudsonIn this episode of The iPhreaks Show the panel interviews well-known author Paul Hudson. Paul is the creator and editor of Hacking with Swift. He does talks all around the world and writes books about swift. Paul went to the recent WWDC and even managed to write a book while at the conference. The panel asks him about the conference. Paul explains that he didn’t go to many talks, instead, he uses that time to prepare for the labs. Curious the panel wonders at this strategy for conference attendance. Paul expounds, explaining there are only about 10 minutes of good stu...
2019-10-2951 min
Startup HandMeDownsEpisode 58: Why I wouldn't want to be a startup founder again with Charles Hudson Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor VCOn this episode, Philip spoke with Charles Hudson. Charles is a serial entrepreneur and is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. They recently closed their second fund at $31m, doubling their first fund which was $15m. Prior to founding Precursor Ventures, Charles was a Partner at SoftTech VC. In this role, he focused on identifying investment opportunities in mobile infrastructure.
Before joining the world of venture capital Charles was...
2019-10-0238 min
Venture ConfidentialEp. #19, Feat. Charles Hudson of Precursor VenturesIn episode 19 of Venture Confidential, Charles Hudson stops by the studio to talk about his journey from founding a mobile games company to becoming a partner with Uncork and most recently Precursor Ventures.
The post Ep. #19, Feat. Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures appeared first on Heavybit.
2018-08-3000 minVenture ConfidentialEp. #19, Feat. Charles Hudson of Precursor VenturesIn episode 19 of Venture Confidential, Charles Hudson stops by the studio to talk about his journey from founding a mobile games company to becoming a partner with Uncork and most recently Precursor Ventures.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
2018-08-3045 min
Charles TendellTrusting The Machine's Identity with Jeff Hudson of @venafiAs our technology grows to be more embedded into everything how we control and secure the technology has to grow as well. But how do we control something that we struggle identifying in the first place and how do we tell the humans from the smart devices? Jeff Hudson of Venafi.com joins the conversation.
2018-06-1249 miniPhreaksiPS 243: Paul Hudson - Writing, Swift, & Writing SwiftPanel: Andrew MadsenErica SadunJaim Zuber Special Guest: Paul Hudson In today's episode, the iPheaks panelist speak with Paul Hudson about Writing, Swift, & Writing Swift. Paul is the author of Hacking with Swift, Pro Swift, Swift Design Patterns, Server-Side Swift, Hacking with macOS, Hacking with watchOS, Hacking with tvOS, Swift Coding Challenges, and more. Suffice it to say, he quite likes Swift. And coffee. (But mostly Swift.) (And coffee.) In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Books Paul has writtenHow did you get into writing?How do you switch from Php to Swift?What took you from Objective-C to Swift?Is...
2018-06-0748 minStartup HandMeDownsEpisode 31: Why I wouldn't want to be a startup founder again - with Charles Hudson from Precursor VenturesOn this episode, Philip spoke with Charles Hudson. Charles is a serial entrepreneur and is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Prior to founding Precursor Ventures, Charles was a Partner at SoftTech VC. In this role, he focused on identifying investment opportunities in mobile infrastructure.
Before joining the world of venture capital Charles was a budding entrepreneur in the events industry and then the gaming industry.
In this episode, they talk startups, diversity...
2018-03-2644 min
Conversations In Focus (Video)Charles Brown Conversation In FocusCharles Brown is a foster parent, an adoptive parent, and mentor working into urban schools in Indianapolis. This conversation focused on the unique challenges of working with youth, dispelling misconceptions about foster parenting, discuss insight on successful mentoring, and talk about his new podcast "Raising Other People's Kids." www.charlesbrown.org
2018-01-1647 min
Conversations In Focus with Bryan HudsonCharles Brown Conversation In FocusCharles Brown is a foster parent, an adoptive parent, and mentor working into urban schools in Indianapolis. This conversation focused on the unique challenges of working with youth, dispelling misconceptions about foster parenting, discuss insight on successful mentoring, and talk about his new podcast "Raising Other People's Kids." www.charlesbrown.org
2018-01-1647 min