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E108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles Hudson

E108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles Hudson

Update: 2024-11-011
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Charles 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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@dweisburd (David Weisburd)
@PrecursorVC (Precursor Ventures)
@chudson (Charles Hudson)



LinkedIn:
Precursor Ventures: https://www.linkedin.com/company/precursor-ventures/
Charles Hudson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chudson/
David Weisburd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd/



Links:
Precursor Ventures: https://precursorvc.com/



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(0:00 ) Episode Preview
(2:13 ) Startup experience and its impact on success
(4:54 ) Portfolio construction and startup valuations
(7:20 ) Fundraising challenges for new founders
(10:50 ) Realistic targets and total addressable market
(12:04 ) Investing in ideas or founders: A critical look
(13:00 ) Feedback openness as a success predictor
(16:03 ) Sponsor: Carta
(16:49 ) Pre-seed investment strategies for high returns
(18:43 ) Case study: Carrot Fertility's market opportunity
(21:08 ) Staying informed: Information diet and cultural trends
(24:27 ) Screen Door's role in supporting emerging managers
(27:13 ) Crafting a differentiated investment pitch
(28:52 ) Screen Door's portfolio strategy discussion
(31:00 ) Transitioning from large platforms to independent GPs
(35:26 ) Skill development outside of established firms
(38:30 ) Closing remarks
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E108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles Hudson

E108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles Hudson

David Weisburd