Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Andrew Yang is a Chinese-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician. He is often referred to as "The Entrepreneur Who Almost Became President" due to his unconventional background and bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Birth and Death Dates
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Andrew Yang was born on January 13, 1975. As of this writing, he is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Chinese-American
Profession:
Entrepreneur (Founder of Venture for America and Manager at the venture capital firm Deloitte Consulting)
Philanthropist (Founder of the non-profit organization Stacey's Fund, which supports education and entrepreneurship initiatives in developing countries)
Politician (2020 Democratic presidential candidate)Early Life and Background
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Andrew Yang was born in Schenectady, New York. His family moved to Taiwan when he was a young child, where they lived for several years before returning to the United States. Yang's experiences growing up as an immigrant influenced his worldview and informed his approach to politics.
Yang attended Phillips Exeter Academy before enrolling at Brown University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1996. He went on to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Columbia Business School in 1999.
Major Accomplishments
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Founder of Venture for America: In 2011, Yang founded Venture for America, a nonprofit organization that places recent college graduates at startups in emerging markets. The initiative aimed to promote economic growth and job creation.
Manager at Deloitte Consulting: Before starting his own ventures, Yang worked as a manager at the venture capital firm Deloitte Consulting. He helped clients develop business strategies and implement innovation initiatives.Notable Works or Actions
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2020 Democratic Presidential Campaign: In 2019, Yang announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. His campaign focused on issues such as universal basic income (UBI), education reform, and healthcare.
* The Humanity First Tour: During his presidential campaign, Yang embarked on a 20-city tour to discuss his policy proposals with voters.
Impact and Legacy
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Andrew Yang's impact extends beyond his own life. He helped bring attention to critical issues such as UBI, which he argued could alleviate poverty and promote economic mobility. His advocacy for the concept has inspired other policymakers and entrepreneurs to explore innovative solutions.
Yang's presidential campaign also highlighted the importance of addressing mental health, addiction, and climate change. While he did not secure the Democratic nomination, his bid helped shift the national conversation on these topics.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Andrew Yang is widely quoted and remembered for his bold proposals, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to social justice. His willingness to challenge conventional wisdom has earned him a reputation as a forward-thinking leader.
Quotes by Andrew Yang
We should relocate federal agencies throughout the United States, to provide an economic boost to the surrounding areas and make them feel more connected to their government.
In some environments, roles shift and change each period depending on what the company's needs are. On the other hand, many functional roles can become very repetitive if you perform similar tasks over and over again.
We need to wake up to the fact that it is not immigrants who are causing economic dislocations. It is technology and an evolving economy that is pushing more and more Americans to the sidelines.
In the start-up setting and in most companies, the output is action-oriented. You need to be getting things done and making decisions, often with limited information.
In 2011, I started a nonprofit organization, Venture for America, to help bring talented young entrepreneurs to create thousands of jobs in Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, Birmingham, Baltimore and other cities around the country.
After a couple of years in a professional setting, you'll get used to dressing presentably, preparing for meetings, speaking appropriately, showing up on time, writing professional correspondence, etc.
I never thought I'd run for president. My parents were immigrants to this country - and leader of the free world was not on the list of careers presented to me as a skinny Asian kid growing up in upstate New York.
Silicon Valley is like Wall Street in that it will fill and pursue market opportunities to their logical extremes.