[segabach]

I wonder how a16z would feel about an upstart portfolio company turning down world class talent in the name of friendship? Obviously, don't hire someone if it will sour a relationship that is financially important for your company, but are you really a great entrepreneur/ceo if you're turning away awesome people for some fuzzy feelings you have with another ceo?

[pclark]

I think a16z really really approves of "good guys" - ben horowitz wrote a really inspirational blog post about the HP CEO being sacked and how leaders need a moral compass.