[michaelochurch]

Not an HR reference. An agreed-upon reference from Mark Zuckerberg himself (he did work with the guy) including introductions to investors. Yes, I think that would be a major asset to anyone. The sort of thing that comes along once every several lifetimes. This idea that Silicon Valley is a what-you-know meritocracy is not well supported.

All he needed to say was, "look man, I'm sorry we got off to a bad start. Let's talk about how we can help each other out in the future."

Mark Zuckerberg has a bad reputation? On what planet do you live? A lot of people dislike him, sure, as a lot of people will dislike any billionaire, but he's the most successful person in our generation... and it's pretty evident to me (and to most) that at least some of that is earned.