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Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of financing for the most promising software and hardware companies.He is one of the pioneers of pre-seed investing.He is also an advisor and mentor to a number of emerging managers.Timestamps:00:00 Top Moments00:31 Intro to pod with Charles Hudson02:21 Angel investing and Precursor Ventures' founding story05:28 Evolution of fund strategy over the years07:29 Convincing LPs on a diversified portfolio09:52 Non-consensus of non-consensus being right12:35 Fundraising journey and learnings from fund one15:35 Fundraising from scratch, picking a number, and handling rejections18:53 Hardest part in building Precursor and in building a venture21:42 Growth as a fund manager and mentors' impact24:17 Solo GP Happy Hours initiative25:55 Advice for emerging fund managers and characteristics of successful investors27:17 Charles's outside-of-work obsessions27:58 Typical day for Charles28:32 Sleep, health, and well-being28:54 Dream project with time and resources29:56 Charles's affinity for Indian cuisine29:39 Charles's reputation among friends outside of work30:17 Dinner guests, dead or alive, and why
