This course teaches learners how to raise money as an early-stage company and succeed long-term. The course covers topics such as fundraising processes, seed vs. Series A funding, valuation, choosing partners and investors, office space, communication skills, leadership traits, and success metrics. The teaching method involves discussions led by industry experts. The course is intended for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders looking to enhance their fundraising and leadership skills.
How to Raise Money, and How to Succeed Long-Term - Stanford Startup School
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What distinguishes successful founders
The different forms of grit
Fundraising as a process
Seed vs Series A
Valuation
Partners
Investors
Office Space
Communication
Skills
Ready to take someones money
Whats the right approach
What is the timeline
Leadership Personality Traits
No Single Personality Type for Great Leaders
Great Leaders Think and Communicate Clearly
Great Leaders Show Great Judgement About People
Great Leaders Have Exceptional Personal Integrity and Commitment
The Most Important Success Metric for a Leader
Taught by
Stanford Online
