Explore fundraising strategies and long-term success principles for startups in this Stanford CS183F lecture. Gain insights from Jess Lee and Aaron Harris on the fundraising process for early-stage companies, covering topics such as seed vs. Series A funding, valuation, choosing investors, and effective communication. Discover Ali Rowghani's perspective on great leadership, including key personality traits, clear thinking and communication, judgment in people decisions, and personal integrity. Learn about the different forms of grit that distinguish successful founders, the importance of office space, and the timeline for fundraising. Understand what makes a startup ready to accept investment and the most important success metrics for leaders in the startup ecosystem.