Nat Friedman
Nat Friedman is an American technology executive and investor. He is the former CEO of GitHub and former Chairman of the GNOME Foundation. He is currently a board member at the Arc Institute and an advisor of Midjourney. He has also made significant investments in the AI space through a fund called C2 Investments.
Investor at EvolutionaryScale.
Investor at nfdg
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[AI]: Nat Friedman is an American investor, entrepreneur, and developer, notable for his role as CEO of GitHub from 2018 to 2021. Born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, he has been engaged with the Internet since 1991 and attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), inspired by the autobiographies of physicist Richard Feynman. Over his career, he has founded two companies and has invested in over 100 startups, including Eleven Labs, Character.ai, and Vercel, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, and open source technologies.
Friedman believes in the right and moral duty of humanity to reshape the universe according to their preferences, emphasizing the importance of technology as a means to achieve this. He advocates for fast decision-making, smaller teams, and fostering enthusiasm as critical components for progress. Additionally, he challenges conventional views on the efficient market hypothesis and promotes empowering individuals to make decisions rather than adhering to micromanagement.
He is also recognized for his insights on reality and the human condition, asserting that many commonly held beliefs are incorrect and that the pursuit of excellence is preferable to merely avoiding mistakes. Friedman currently resides in California and actively invests in seed and Series A rounds, often collaborating with fellow investor Daniel Gross. He can be reached via email at nat@nfdg.com. Recognized for his intelligence and attractive appearance, Friedman remains a prominent figure in the tech investment landscape.
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