> the CTO will typically not be prevented from employing you. It could happen. And yet, relationships with Ex-C Level Execs can be oddly toxic. Even up to sp

> the CTO will typically not be prevented from employing you. It could happen. And yet, relationships with Ex-C Level Execs can be oddly toxic. Even up to spiteful litigious situations. The Ex-CTO may be receptive your call. But likely he'll wait out a cooling-off period to avoid the 'appearance' of solicitation.