Andrew Yang
Entrepreneur and presidential candidate
Born
January 13th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An entrepreneur and advocate focused on economic issues, founded Venture for America to support startups and create jobs in cities across the United States. Ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, promoting a universal basic income and addressing technological unemployment. Initiated discussions on the implications of automation and the future of work. Engaged in public speaking and writing on economic topics and the role of technology in society.
Founded Venture for America
Ran for Democratic presidential nomination in 2020
Advocated for universal basic income
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