While I don't necessarily question their ability to run the service, I think backups are one of those things where you DON'T want designers, leaders or hustlers

While I don't necessarily question their ability to run the service, I think backups are one of those things where you DON'T want designers, leaders or hustlers trying to market a product rather than having a solid engineering base. For that kind of stuff, I want neckbeards that can install linux on a dead badger. The same reason why you wouldn't want to have your surgeon be a guy that manufactures scalpels. This is supposed to send, receive and store data for LONG periods of time without any accidents. It's "boring". Just as boring as safety belts and breaks on elevators, but just as important.