We say success in America is about hard work and character. It's not really. Most of success today is about how good you are at certain tests and what kind of family background you have, with some exceptions sprinkled in… — 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
