This already happens in SF. If you think a CEO or CTO of a startup is letting some technical interview failure stop him from hiring people he already knows work

This already happens in SF. If you think a CEO or CTO of a startup is letting some technical interview failure stop him from hiring people he already knows work well, you’re off your rocker. I know one of my best bosses and mentors was hired off a terrible interview and a strong referral. Well, that’s what I expect to happen.