But reading about Google’s brain drain, I wonder, why doesn’t Google simply let those eager to leave a stable environment for startups with a new media fund?

Yes, the devil’s in the details (read: call me if you want me to help you set it up without the obvious pitfalls, conflicts etc.), but if I were the trifecta-of-paid-click-love, that’s what I would do.

I’m not saying all of those who leave Google for new ventures of competitors (read Facebook) would stay on, but trust me, a lot of people would…