The image of entrepreneurship as the province of the unprivileged and un-entitled - the Horatio Alger, rags to riches myth - flies in the face of reality. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
When I graduated from Brown, I had a very limited conception of jobs, careers, and what I wanted to do. Basically, I figured I… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
The vast majority of companies don't go public and mint dozens of millionaires. And most companies don't go around doling out stock options; private… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
I have started or run several companies and spent time with dozens of entrepreneurs over the years. Virtually none of them, in my experience,… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
A company can set off in one direction, figures out that it's not the right way to go, and then go in an entirely… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
I've always believed that talking about something is not the same as doing something about it. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, hardworking, academically gifted young people are kind of lazy when it comes to determining direction. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
Silicon Valley is like Wall Street in that it will fill and pursue market opportunities to their logical extremes. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
If you can't pay your bills, it has a really tough effect on your mental state. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
Starting a business is similar to an athletic endeavor, like serving a tennis ball. Telling you how to do it is useless. You actually… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
I'm a capitalist, and I believe that universal basic income is necessary for capitalism to continue. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
Technology companies tend to operate in winner-take-all spaces and thus adopt a very high-commitment culture. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
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,… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
I try not to bring my phone to the gym - it's too tempting to play with it. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
Back in 2001, my first start-up was mentioned in the 'New York Times' and 'USA Today.' I figured that would drive thousands of visitors… — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
Building a successful business requires a combination of human capital, financial resources, market opportunity, persistence, community support, and even luck. — Andrew Yang Copy Share Image
