Charles Hudson, the managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, is set to share invaluable insights at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston. Come convene with us over an engaging new one-day summit designed specifically for startup builders. Founders and VCs of every shape and size will gather to discuss the fine arts of starting and funding new endeavors.
Hudson’s session, titled “All the Ways You Don’t Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed,” promises to illuminate the subtle high-stakes signals that investors look for when assessing early-stage opportunities. He is a technology entrepreneur veteran as founder and investor. Through this process, his aim is to demystify what is often an intimidating and opaque evaluation process to most entrepreneurs.
Insights into VC Evaluation
During his presentation, Hudson will address how investors assess startups in the pre-seed stage, where data such as revenue curves, retention metrics, and customer acquisition costs are often non-existent. He is adamant to make clear that the evaluation process extends beyond the concept proposed. It takes a look at the ways in which founders are leading their startups.
It’s all well and good to be sitting atop a great idea. You said this was important,” Hudson went on to add. You have to understand how to manage the circus.
Here Hudson shines some light on red flags that often spook investors prior to even writing a term sheet. In doing so, he provides entrepreneurs with knowledge that helps them increase their odds of getting funded.
The Role of Precursor Ventures
Precursor Ventures is a passionate advocate for breakout startups. This reality makes Hudson’s advice all the more priceless for founders seeking and securing investment. His experience at Precursor Ventures equips him with a unique viewpoint on what makes a startup appealing to venture capitalists.
Hudson’s lessons are particularly timely in light of the dearth of information at the pre-seed stage. Founders forget that little decisions matter. Yet, these decisions are critical to shaping one of their strongest levers to attract the most investor interest.
Event Details and Registration
The event will feature an exciting mix of speakers and great networking opportunities among attendees.
For those interested in attending, registration is open until June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with early registrants able to save up to $210 on ticket prices.