If I met with Hirsch, I would come back even more impressed. That's probably why he's on so many Boards. Business people like his background, worldly experience, ability to relate and communicate in many cultures, and scientific aptitude.
Owcp's only salvation is to be acquired. Even on jv they would screw things up. This guys could have all the tech and research fall on their lap, but Bignitz is such a moron he wouldn't know what to do with it. Hey he would RS the research. If he could get 10 patents he would settle for 1. Bignitz RS life, but dude your sunset years are here, and you won't be able to discount them or the stupid decisions you made.