Lunch with a younger generation: I'm buying

I had lunch yesterday with a junior in college. The student, named Jeff Widmer, is an impressive, thoughtful young guy trying to figure out his path in life. He's taken it upon himself to contact people older than him and ask them to lunch and listen to see what he can learn. It's a simple gesture -- and not many people do, which makes it incredibly effective.
I've decided to follow Jeff's lead. I'd like to talk to more recent graduates: so if you are reading this post, live in or travel to Seattle, are in your twenties, and want a free lunch, I'd like to treat you the first 5 people to respond to this post to a free lunch. I promise not to bore you. I'm interested in learning your perspective on life, politics, technology, relationships, etc.  After I do the 20 something generation, I'll probably turn to some people in a later stage of life.  I'm looking forward to it!

Comments

[Matt Brubeck]

At 28 I'm not sure I count as a "recent graduate," but I'll settle for "20 something."

Count me in...

[jonatan]

Hi

I would love to join you...I am 24 and starting a business and would love to share my current perspective with you and get to know yours...i used to live in seattle, but won't be to the seattle probably till july(don't know if that counts).hope to hear from you.
thanks!

[Noah]

Please put me on the list for the "old folks" lunch, although I admire Jeff for his approach here. Woulda/coulda/shoulda done that myself back in my planning days...

[David Duey]

Unfortunately, I don't meet any of your criteria for a free lunch, but maybe I'll be in the Seattle area when you get around to the older crowd. Regardless, I think it's a wonderful thing that you're doing.

[Derek]

I'm up for lunch. I'm currently working on a startup focused on making photo sharing simple and fast.

[Jeff Widman]

Andy--thanks again for lunch!

Hopefully I can join the group at Louise's on Tuesdays for a few weeks in July...

[Bo Lu]

A great idea, Andy. Feel free to peruse my blog (read mostly by a small bunch of friends) to get a sense of who I am. I've been reading yours for about a year now, from back when you were actively working on JudysBook. I'm optimistic it'll be some great conversation.

A seed question: whether media can/should be harnessed to mold society, even at a monetary loss, rather than just pandering to existing inclinations to make money. And who would fund that?

-Bo

[Calvin Freitas]

I'm interested, Andy. I graduated from college four years ago, live on the eastside, and work downtown.

I'll probably see you at the Six Hour Startup Conference tomorrow, too.

[B Fox]

That's a great idea! I am lucky enough to have hired two summer CS interns over here at Zymo. They start in a month, but it is fun to get to know smart and motivated college folks. I was in their shoes 10-15 years ago, but it feels like a lifetime.

[Kristen]

Did you have 5 people respond yet? kristen.bornemann [at] gmail.com
I'm always interested in sitting down and having a chat about tech.

[Brayden Olson]

Andy, if you do not have your five lunches already I would enjoy being one of them. I am 20 and I am, in fact, graduating from Seattle University next week. I cannot offer you a blog to check out, like Bo, but if you Google’d me you could probably get a little information about me as well. Although it might seem to the contrary, my perspectives have a lot less to do with business and a lot more to do with where we are all heading.

Coincidentally, I had never perused your blog before and just happened on it today; it seems like perfect timing. Typically, I might not have responded, but given the circumstances I just felt like I had to.

[John]

I'd love to meet up. I'm 26—and just starting to feel like I'm finding my way.