Emerging Manager Spotlight: Inflection Point — The Transition From Emerging Manager To Established Manager w/Charles Hudson

​What does it really mean to “make it” as a venture fund manager? In this special edition of Emerging Manager Spotlight, we sit down with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures — one of the rare GPs who’s successfully navigated the path from first-time fund to respected industry leader.

​We’ll explore the moments that define a manager’s evolution, the mindset shifts that come with growth, and the lessons Charles has picked up along the way. Whether you’re raising Fund I or thinking about what comes after Fund III, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Meet our Guest:

Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner of Precursor Ventures, an early­ stage VC firm focused on investing in the first institutional round for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor has raised four funds and has $250+ million under management. He has invested in more than 400 companies and has supported more than 450 founders, including the teams behind Bobbie Baby, Carrot, Incredible Health, Juniper Square, Modern Health, Pair Eyewear,  Rad AI, and The Athletic (sold to the NY Times for $525 million in 2022).

​Prior to founding Precursor, Charles was Partner at Uncork Capital and Co­-founder/CEO of Bionic Panda Games. He holds an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from Stanford University. 

​Charles stays connected with Stanford through volunteer service and teaching. He is an active member of the VC community, serving on advisory boards and as a mentor to emerging managers. Charles was the 2023-2024 Chair of the NVCA Board of Directors and also serves on the San Francisco Opera Advisory Board.