Breaking the Rules on Instagram Is OK When You Know Famous People
Matt Sanchez works as a personal trainer at San Francisco's World Gym. Matt Sanchez also got kicked off Instagram. Luckily, Matt Sanchez trains Kevin Rose—Digg founder and paper millions poster boy—and it was easy to call in a favor to have the whole thing wiped away.
Rose's star has fallen considerably since the days he used to essentially run the internet and appear on hilariously bad magazine covers. Now he serves mostly as a quiet VC at Google Ventures. But he's still got enough powerhouse clout—and friends in high places, like Instagram creator Kevin Systrom—to pull strings. Also: would you really want to say no to this guy?
So remember, next time you get kicked off of Instagram, just call your friend who founded it and ask them to hook you up. No problem.