Here's What The LA Startup Scene Thinks About Snapchat's CEO And His Decision To Turn Down Billions

I've spent the past few days in Los Angeles visiting dozens of startups and investors in southern California. I met with fashion startups, social startups, video startups, and incubators. Los Angeles — specifically Venice Beach — is also where Snapchat is located. I asked a dozen startup people there the same two questions: "What is Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel like?" "What do you think about Snapchat turning down Facebook's $3 billion offer?" Before we get into their responses, there's one thi...