Nat Friedman’s Mysterious Lego Offer: A Call to Action with a Catch

Investor and Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman’s Enigmatic Post

Investor, former GitHub CEO, and self-proclaimed Tech Guy Nat Friedman has posted a peculiar offer on X. His post reads, “Need volunteers to come to my office in Palo Alto today to construct a 5000 piece Lego set. Will provide pizza. Have to sign NDA. Please DM.”

The Verdict: A Legit Offer or a PR Stunt?

Thanks to the investigative reporting of my colleague Kyle, we know that Friedman isn’t kidding. A screenshot of the post has been shared, and it appears that he’s genuinely looking for volunteers to help build the massive Lego set.

The Allure of Legos and Pizza

Legos and pizza are a winning combination, especially on a Friday night. However, the NDA clause has raised eyebrows. Legos and pizza hold the promise of a great evening, but the NDA is what gets our attention.

The NDA Conundrum

I’m no legal expert, but I can state that signing NDAs willy-nilly is not a good idea. Yet, if I lived in Palo Alto, I would attend the Lego-building session and sign the NDA without hesitation. The allure of discovering a secret Silicon Valley Lego cult is too great to resist.

A Well-Known Investor’s Unconventional Approach

It’s unusual for a well-known investor like Friedman to make such an offer in public. He must be aware that he’ll get swarmed with Stanford sophomores eager to pitch their startup ideas. However, 5,000-piece Lego sets are no joke, and having 215,000 followers makes it hard to ignore the opportunity.

The NDA: A Red Flag

While I can get past the initial "come do Legos with me" offer, the NDA part has raised my suspicions. Friedman could have played it cool and chatted with potential builders before mentioning the NDA. Instead, he laid it all out there, which suggests that something unusual is going on.

What’s Behind the NDA?

What could be so secretive about this Lego night? Does Friedman have access to top-secret Lego sets that require a non-disclosure agreement? Or is he simply trying to ensure that no one who attends will reveal his office location? While some celebrities require their associates to sign NDAs, I’m not sure that Nat Friedman’s level of fame warrants such measures.

The Call to Action

If anyone in Palo Alto likes Legos and is willing to break an NDA to aid in the lowest-stakes journalism you’ve ever imagined, hit me up.