Andrew Yang is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, non-profit leader, and former 2020 presidential candidate. After working as a lawyer and executive at early-stage technology companies, he became CEO of a top education company and started Venture for America, a non-profit that empowered thousands of young entrepreneurs to revitalize communities across the country. Named a Presidential Ambassador of Entrepreneurship and Champion of Change by the Obama administration, Yang became a top-tier presidential contender, raising nearly $40 million in grassroots funding with his vision of a “Freedom Dividend” of $1,000 a month for every American adult. His nationwide support, known as the “Yang Gang,” propelled him to seven Democratic primary debates.
Following his presidential run, Yang founded the non-profit Humanity Forward, successfully lobbying Congress for direct cash relief for struggling families during the pandemic while distributing over $8 million to those in need. Having seen firsthand the obstacles to progress in his presidential and New York mayoral campaigns, Yang now focuses on democracy reform. In his book "FORWARD: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy," he advocates for measures to realign the incentives of legislators with the wellbeing of the American people.