ev is pretty much out and focused on different things (not on the best terms with Twitter I believe) I would assume from what I've gather recently and through Biz Stone etc. He seems like a really nice and smart guy, but I feel this is not the right alley.
Sounds to me like you are looking for excuses not to solve your own problem...IF you have a means of reaching out to the guy, do so , whats the worst that can happen?