Feynman said he scored 124 on an IQ test. IQ is not a good predictor for the kinds of meritorious achievement that SV mythologically prefers. Once you get luc

Feynman said he scored 124 on an IQ test. IQ is not a good predictor for the kinds of meritorious achievement that SV mythologically prefers. Once you get lucky at findind the gold mine, you want people who are best trained in mining. That pretty much sums it up. But probably more apropos, the laws for H1-B and other hiring processes make it such that you don't want to have any hint of impropriety that would convince a judge the plaintiff would even have a case. Once the judge rules there's a case, you pretty much open up your bank account and settle. Then there's the counter, if you're so awesome why aren't you my competitor?