Charles Edward Hudson
Founder at Precursor Ventures Management LLC
Network origin in Charles Edward Hudson first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
Stanford University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 426 |
San Francisco Opera Association
 San Francisco Opera Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services San Francisco Opera Association owns and operates opera theater. It offers an array of training programs and performance opportunities for young artists under the support of the San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program. The company was founded by Gaetano Merola in 1923 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
100
| Non-Profit Organization | Movies/Entertainment | 100 |
Stanford Graduate School of Business
98
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 98 |
Visible Hands PBC
 Visible Hands PBC Investment ManagersFinance Visible Hands PBC (Visible Hands) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, Daniel Acheampong and Justin Kang. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
83
| Private Company | Investment Managers | 83 |
National Venture Capital Association
 National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.
83
| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 83 |
500 Startups Management Co LLC
 500 Startups Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance 500 Startups Management Co LLC (500 Startups) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 79 |
Sawa Credit, Inc.
 Sawa Credit, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sawa Credit, Inc. is a venture-backed startup that has developed a first-of-its-kind community platform to help underserved borrowers build financial health. Sawa is based in Oakland, CA, and the CEO of the company is Charles Phillips. The platform uses behavioral science and machine learning to create a community debt servicing model that rewards individuals for helping others avoid delinquency. The company's goal is to keep liquidity in the community, address wealth disparity, and create an infinitely scalable platform.
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| Holding Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 6 |
Encantos PBC
 Encantos PBC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Encantos Media Studios PBC produces cartoon and animation videos. It offers bilingual books, digital apps, and sing-along videos featuring an adorable cast of animal characters. The company was founded by Susie Jaramillo, Nuria Santamar?a Wolfe, Steven Wolfe Pereira and Carlos Hoyos and is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA.
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| Holding Company | Movies/Entertainment | 6 |
Precursor Ventures Management LLC
 Precursor Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Precursor Ventures Management LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Charles Hudson. Headquartered in North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico).
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 5 |
Pair Eyewear, Inc.
 Pair Eyewear, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Pair Eyewear, Inc. offers customizable glasses and sunglasses. The company is based in New York, NY. Customers can get their first pair for $54, including prescription lenses. The company also provides gift cards for those who want to give the gift of choice. The gift cards are delivered by email and can be redeemed at checkout. Pair Eyewear offers a variety of brand new glasses designs, including designs inspired by furry friends and Sesame Street. In addition to glasses, the company also offers an all-in-one kit that includes lens cleaning spray, a micro-fiber cloth, and a carrying kit. Pair Eyewear was founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, who have been the CEOs since 2017.
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| Holding Company | Electronic Components | 5 |
Ajim Capital
 Ajim Capital Investment ManagersFinance Ajim Capital (Ajim Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Eunice Ajim. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 5 |
Populus Technologies, Inc.
 Populus Technologies, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Populus Technologies, Inc. provides data and analytic services for mobility industry. The company was founded by Regina Clewlow and Fletcher Foti in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Data Processing Services | 4 |
H2 Global, Inc.
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| Non-Profit Organization | 3 | |
Hype Kit, Inc.
 Hype Kit, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Hype Kit, Inc. develops and operates payment platform for publishers, which conducts commerce between content creators and users. It offers an online tool that allows registered users to purchase points from PennyPass. The company was founded by Jason Bade and Nick Chen in 2016 and is headquartered in Covina, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 3 |
| Private Company | Internet Software/Services | 2 | |
Uncork Capital Management LLC
 Uncork Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Uncork Capital Management LLC (Uncork Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Jeff Clavier. The firm is headquarters in Palo Alto, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 2 |
IronPort Systems, Inc.
 IronPort Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IronPort Systems Inc. provides anti spam, anti virus, and anti spyware products. It offers email security, web threat detection network, and security management product lines for organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. The company was founded by Scott Weis and Scott Banister in 2000 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA.
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| Extinct | Information Technology Services | 2 |
Hood College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
Alpha Club, Inc.
2
| Non-Profit Organization | 2 | |
Fixt Technologies, Inc.
 Fixt Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fixt Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile device support and repair.The company was founded by Luke Cooper, Sudhir Shandilya and Christopher Garvis and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 1 |
Bionic Panda Games, Inc.
 Bionic Panda Games, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Bionic Panda Games, Inc. designs and develops mobile social games. It provides Android-focused mobile social games. The company was founded by Michael Jimenez and Charles Edward Hudson in March 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Private Company | Information Technology Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Charles Edward Hudson via their personal network
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Fred Alger Management LLC
 Fred Alger Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fred Alger Management LLC (FAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1964, the firm is wholly-owned by Alger Group Holdings LLC, which is wholly-owned by Alger Associates, Inc. FAM provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to institutional investors through separate accounts, US and foreign registered and privately offered funds, as well as through third-party sponsored funds and bank sponsored collective investment trusts; and to retail investors through wrap programs and US and foreign registered funds. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
| AUTODESK, INC. | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Sales & Marketing Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Blackstone Corporate Private Equity
 Blackstone Corporate Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co., Inc.
 Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Co., Inc. (HKW) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1903. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cisco Capital
 Cisco Capital Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Cisco Capital is an investment banking firm located in San Jose, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Violy, Byorum & Partners LLC
 Violy, Byorum & Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Violy, Byorum & Partners LLC provides strategic advisory and investment banking services. The company was founded by Violy McCausland-Seve and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Starcom MediaVest Group
 Starcom MediaVest Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Starcom MediaVest Group provides media management, Internet and digital communication services. Its clients include Kellogs, Walt Disney, P&G and Miller. The firm has 110 offices in 67 countries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CheetahMail, Inc.
 CheetahMail, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CheetahMail, Inc. provides direct e-mail marketing and other interactive marketing services. It provides services for clients in industries including retail, technology, financial, entertainment, B2B and travel. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Brandeis University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Tufts University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
Save The Children Federation Inc.
 Save The Children Federation Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Save The Children Federation, Inc. operates as a nonprofit children's relief and development organization. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Fairfield, CT. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
The Advertising Council, Inc.
 The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois)
 The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois) Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services The Blackstone Group, Inc. provides marketing research services. It provides custom market research services for clients in industries as consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and technology. The firm's clients include eBay, Harris Bank and Pfizer. The company was founded by Ashref A. Hashim in 1987 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Platte River Equity
 Platte River Equity Investment ManagersFinance Platte River Equity LLC (Platte River Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by J. Landis Martin. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is a non profit organization. It offers business community services and programs such as government affairs forums, executive forums, women’s network, city awake, chamber networking group, city to city, and webinars. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Private Equity Investor | |
| Latino Community Foundation | Director/Board Member | ||
| Western Association of Venture Capitalists | President Director/Board Member | ||
National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
 National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications is an organization that educates and advocates, and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications. The firm helps facilitate the personal and professional development of individuals from entry level to the C -Suite, and every level in between. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
TelStrat, Inc.
 TelStrat, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications TelStrat, Inc. provides communication solutions for wireline access networks and enterprise telecommunications environments. It caters business process outsourcers, financial services, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance and utilities sectors. The firm also develops comprehensive call recording and workforce optimization (WFO) solutions, for knowledge-mining call content, maximizing agent performance and streamlining workforce management. The company was founded by Robert J. Carroll in 1993 and is headquartered in Allen, TX. | Specialty Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York City Economic Development Corp.
 New York City Economic Development Corp. General GovernmentGovernment New York City Economic Development Corp. provides economic assistance and financial incentives for large businesses. Its services include financing and incentives, strategic investments group, programs for entrepreneurs, programs for business recovery and resiliency, programs for nonprofits, workforce and local business programs, incubators and workspace resources, international programs, portnyc and central business districts. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | General Government | Director/Board Member | |
Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.
 Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports and represents students in their member schools, which include public Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| The Hungary-Missouri Educational Partnership | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
The Shade Store LLC
 The Shade Store LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables The Shades Store LLC designs, manufactures, and markets custom window shades, blinds, and drapery. The firm also offers services including shipping and handling, measure and installation, and design assistance. The company was founded by Adam Gibbs and Ian Gibbs in 1946 and is headquartered in Port Chester, NY. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Founder | |
MoboTap, Inc.
 MoboTap, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MoboTap, Inc. provides mobile web browser. It offers Dolphin Browser, a free web-browser specifically created and optimized for mobiles. The firm’s browser is available on Android and iOS platforms. The company was founded by Yongzhi Yang and Na Zeng in March 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Sales & Marketing | |
| Save the Children United States | Director/Board Member | ||
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| UNC School of Law | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Popout, Inc.
 Popout, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Popout, Inc. owns and operates an eCommerce store. It offers a platform that helps aggregate shipping volumes and giving customers access to cheaper shipping providers. The company was founded by Laura Behrens-Wu, Simon Kreuz, and Max M. Diez in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Consultant / Advisor Director/Board Member | |
Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc.
 Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc. engages in leasing space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the earth. The firm offers defense and space services. The company was founded by Antoine de Chassy, Alexander Greenberg and Pierre-Damien Vaujour and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Whalar Ltd.
 Whalar Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Whalar Ltd. develops, operates software platform for branding and provides IT consultancy services. The company was founded by Neil Waller and James Street and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member | |
I.D.E.A. Initiative LLC
 I.D.E.A. Initiative LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services I.D.E.A. Initiative LLC is a membership organization, which focuses on empower, and connect senior-level and C-Suite executives of color across the technology, entertainment, advertising & marketing, and media industries. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Scroll Labs, Inc.
 Scroll Labs, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Scroll Labs, Inc. engaegs in the provision of Internet based services. The company was founded by Sachin Doshi and Kushal Dave and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
Licensing International, Inc.
 Licensing International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Licensing International, Inc. is a leading trade organization for the brand licensing industry, with over 1,500 member companies in more than 40 countries. In 2020, the Licensing International Foundation was established to continue the association's charitable initiatives and support the education of future licensing leaders through the Licensing International Scholarship Program, which awards grants to deserving individuals interested in a career in brand licensing. The organization was founded in 1985 and aims to foster the growth and expansion of licensing worldwide, raise the level of professionalism for licensing practitioners, and create greater awareness of the benefits of licensing to the business community. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Commercial Services | 12 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 354 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 124 |
| Founder | 87 |
| Private Equity Investor | 86 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 70 |
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| Terry McGuire | 54 |
| Jeffrey Bussgang | 42 |
| Art Pappas | 42 |
| Gregory Gottesman | 42 |
| Michael Kumin | 35 |
| Tom Hawkins | 32 |
| Robert Neivert | 29 |
| Jan L. Garfinkle | 28 |
| Steven Pereira | 25 |
| Emily Melton | 23 |
| Karen Kaplan | 23 |
| Eric Chin | 20 |
| Sheel Mohnot | 18 |
| Pitch Johnson | 17 |
| Jeff Clavier | 17 |
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