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Listen "Why Pre-Seed Isn’t Just Small Seed - Charles Hudson’s VC Playbook"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, shares how his firm backs 80–100 pre-seed startups per fund—and why that strategy defies traditional venture expectations. He dives into portfolio construction, founder support, and how Precursor maintains quality and accessibility across such a high-volume model.We also discuss the evolving seed landscape, how multi-stage firms are approaching earlier rounds, and why founder-market fit matters more than a polished product. If you’re a founder or investor navigating early-stage venture, this is a must-listen.🔹 Topics covered:- Precursor’s high-volume investment model- Supporting founders without board seats- The bifurcation of seed-stage VC- Advice for pre-seed founders- The future of venture funding📌 Subscribe for more founder & VC insights.#PortfolioStrategy #FounderAdvice #FundraisingTips #StartupAdvice #EarlyStageInvesting #AngelInvesting #FounderSupport #PitchDeck #VentureCapital #Startups #Founders #PreSeed #SeedFunding #TechStartups #StartupFunding #VCInsights #PodcastEpisode #StartupPodcast
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