Don't Go Out to Raise Too Early...and Other Cautionary Tales

What the Seed Funding Boom Means for Raising a Series A - First Round Review
 
firstround.com/review/what-the-seed-funding-boom-means-for-raising-a-series-a 

How Early Stage VC Became a Thing

Great podcast/video from @msuster and SoftTech's Jeff Clavier.

www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2015/03/06/how-the-seed-stage-vc-trend-began-the-downsides-of-unicorns-much-more 

Myths Busted: Kinder, Gentler Workplace Not Effective

Basically: Happiness sucks, conflict rocks, mistakes rule, toys distract, and cultural fit's a killer.

hbr.org/2015/03/5-myths-of-great-workplaces

Adding my own to this list: Open floor plans must die.

5 Tips For Building a Strong Corporate Board

These tips from Kleiner's Juliet de Baubigny aren't bad but let's be real, "Manage Optics" has gotta be on the list, right?

1. Know the company’s vision. 
2. Seek the right skills.
3. Develop role and responsibilities for members.
4. Build a culture and invite debate. 
5. Break through your comfort zone.