Trust Over Likability: How Charles Hudson Built a 450-Company Portfolio
Episode Summary
Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures has built one of the most ambitious solo GP models in venture capital: around 450 investments over the last decade, with a 14-person team supporting a single investment decision-maker.
In this episode of First Cheque, Charles joins Maxine and Cheryl to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a solo GP fund, why he believes partnership dynamics can be one of the biggest risks in venture, and how he thinks about delivering value to hundreds of founders without trying to be everything to everyone.
They dive deep into Charles’ philosophy…
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