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

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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X / Twitter: @dweisburd (David Weisburd) @PrecursorVC (Precursor Ventures) @chudson (Charles Hudson)

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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/

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

(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