At the pre-seed stage, theres very little for a VC to evaluate no revenue curve, no retention metrics, no CAC.
That does not imply theyre guessing.
It suggests theyre viewing whatever else.
At A Technology NewsRoom All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Charles Hudson, handling partner and creator of Precursor Ventures, will stroll founders through the subtle, high-stakes signals that matter when data is limited and the pitch is everything.In his session All the Ways You Dont Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed, Hudson will draw back the drape on how financiers assess early-stage chances and why creators frequently ignore the weight of seemingly little choices.Lean into this thought-provoking conversation at TC All Stage, featuring creators and VCs across all phases.
Register now to save approximately $210 before the June 22, 11:59 p.m.
PT deadline.Its not just about the concept.
Its about how you run the show.From your option of co-founder to how you run your fundraising procedure, whatever you door dont dois a signal.
Charles Hudson will highlight the typical warnings that spook financiers before a single term sheet is on the table.
Mismatched co-founder characteristics can suggest bad working with impulses.
Sloppy outreach? That signals you havent done the work.
These are the unspoken hints that can make or break a roundand most creators never hear about them.Charles Hudson breaks it all down at TC All StageHudson has actually seen it all.
As the creator of Precursor Ventures, he has actually been among the earliest followers in breakout startups long before they had the traction to prove themselves.
He built his firm to back founders at the riskiest moment, before it was apparent.
Before that, as a partner at SoftTech VC, he was deep worldwide of mobile infrastructure.
He understands the markers of long-term capacity, and he is not guessing.
He is pattern-matching with purpose.For early creators, this is the session that might alter your trajectory.TC All Stage is occurring on July 15 in Bostons SoWa Power Station, powered by Fidelity Investments.
Its a one-day summit for startup home builders who desire useful, unfiltered insights from the professionals whove done the work.Come for the playbook.
Stay for the signal check.
Charles Hudson is bringing both.
Register now to save as much as $210 on your ticket before June 23.