Charles Hudson, the managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, this year’s featured speaker at TechCrunch All Stage 2023. His perspectives will challenge and inform everyone in attendance! The one-day startup builder’s summit taking place on July 15 in Boston. Hudson’s session will provide an inside look at how venture capitalists judge early-stage companies, making it an indisputable must-attend.

Hudson will help you learn how to find the subtle but powerful signals that drive every investor’s decision. He’ll walk through the most frequent pitfalls that can scare off investors even before actual deal negotiations start. This new event, with new major partner Fidelity Investments, is sure to be a can’t-miss opportunity for all founders looking for pre-seed dollars.

Decoding VC Evaluations with Charles Hudson

Charles Hudson will present a session titled "All the Ways You Don’t Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed". Hudson will discuss the nuances of how VCs approach investment decisions when data is scarce. At the pre-seed stage, companies may not have significant revenue, retention metrics, or customer acquisition costs. Second, Hudson will tell you what truly impresses an investor.

"All the Ways You Don't Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed" - Charles Hudson

Hudson’s experience as the founder of Precursor Ventures gives him a unique perspective on the pre-seed landscape. We’re incredibly excited to welcome Precursor Ventures, who has shown a strong history of finding and fueling breakout startups in their earliest profiles. His insights will better prepare our founders to succeed in the challenging pre-seed fundraising landscape.

Inside TechCrunch All Stage 2025

TechCrunch All Stage Boston 2025 will be held at Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15, 2025. Founders and VCs will attend together from Seed, A, B and even C rounds. We’re looking forward to a day packed with provocative discussions, great networking—and useful take-home tactics for creating the next great startup.

Charles Hudson’s session will be especially interesting for any founders looking for pre-seed funding. He will take them under his wing and show them the high-stakes subtle signals that tell you what you need to know when hard data is weak.

Registration and Event Details

Founders and investors looking to attend TechCrunch All Stage 2025 will be able to apply via the event website. Early registration is encouraged, as a discount of up to $210 is available until June 22, 11:59 p.m. PT.

Charles Hudson's LinkedIn profile, https://www.linkedin.com/in/chudson/, offers additional information about his background and expertise.