Investor and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, known as a notable figure in the tech world, has extended an unusual invitation on X.
In his message, he states, “Looking for volunteers to join me at my Palo Alto office today to assemble a 5000-piece Lego set. Pizza will be provided. NDA must be signed. DMs welcome.”
Thanks to the diligent investigations of my colleague Kyle, we can confirm that he’s serious about this.
Combining Legos and pizza sounds like an ideal Friday night activity, but the NDA requirement raises some eyebrows.
While I’m not a legal professional, it’s generally advisable to avoid signing NDAs on a whim. However, if I were in Palo Alto, I wouldn’t hesitate to join in on this Lego building session and sign the NDA without a second thought—the chance to explore a potential secretive Lego enthusiast group in Silicon Valley is simply too tempting.
It’s certainly odd for a high-profile investor to make such a public request. He must anticipate an influx of eager Stanford students wishing to pitch their startup ideas. Nonetheless, tackling a 5,000-piece Lego set is no easy feat, and with an audience of 215,000 followers, why not recruit some assistance for this ambitious project?
In essence, I can overlook the initial oddity of his request to share a Lego night.
High-net-worth tech enthusiasts deserve fun too! But honestly, the NDA factor leaves me wondering: what is really happening at this gathering? Why bring up the NDA so early? He could have simply engaged with potential helpers before presenting the need for their signatures. Instead, he lays everything out in the open.
What secrets could this Lego night hold? Is Friedman in possession of exclusive Lego sets that are only available through deep connections, akin to a nerd’s Birkin bag?
Or is he merely trying to ensure that no one who attends goes off and reveals his office’s whereabouts? Some celebrities often make their acquaintances sign NDAs for privacy reasons, but let’s be honest: while GitHub is impressive, Nat Friedman isn’t quite the level of celebrity that Timothée Chalamet represents.
So, if there’s anyone in Palo Alto who enjoys Legos and doesn’t mind potentially violating an NDA for some light-hearted investigative reporting, reach out!
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