Charles Hudson, the managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, will be at TechCrunch All Stars 2025. We can’t wait for this fiery and fun event, set for Saturday, July 15, in Boston! This one-day summit, entirely focused on startup builders, is specifically designed to do that. Its mission is to reduce the information asymmetry between founders and venture capitalists (VCs) throughout all stages of investment. Hudson’s session – “All the Ways You Don’t Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed” – is going to provide you with game-changing information. Learn how venture capitalists evaluate early stage opportunities.
Throughout his time with us, Hudson will help unpack what VCs are looking for when considering early-stage, pre-seed startups. This is the point where traditional metrics such as revenue curves and customer acquisition cost (CAC) can tend not to exist yet. Founders need to understand the nuanced cues that investors are looking for. His goal is to chip away at some of those red flags that send the investor packing before ever having a term sheet hit the table.
Understanding Investor Perspectives
Hudson’s experience as an early believer in breakout startups gives him a unique perspective on what VCs prioritize when they evaluate new ventures. He’s adamant that the evaluation process does not stop at that first idea. Instead, it’s all about the high-level coordination and orchestration of that idea.
“It’s not just about the idea. It’s about how you run the show.” – Charles Hudson
Needless to say, his session will be in high demand, helping our founders understand the nuanced signals that have impact in making big decisions. Hudson points out that “All the Ways You Don’t Know VCs Are Judging Your Company at Pre-Seed” offers some important perspective on what entrepreneurs should be looking for. This guide prepares them to do so, with confidence, in a landscape where data is limited.
Event Details and Registration
Over 1,000 attendees including our featured, and diverse, lineup of founders and investors. This intimate setting will lead to deep dialog and rich networking.
Registration is currently open, with a promotional discount of up to $210 available until June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This provides a great opportunity for startup founders to receive invaluable advice and feedback from industry experts and thought leaders such as Charles Hudson.
The focus of Hudson’s session aligns with the overall mission of TechCrunch All Stage 2025: to provide practical, unfiltered insights from professionals who have experienced the intricacies of startup funding firsthand. If you’re a founder planning to attend this summit, you’ll leave better equipped to understand the VC mindset. Along the way, they’ll discover what it really takes to win investments in today’s cutthroat competition for funding.
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