<description> &lt;p&gt;In this episode, host Soon Yu interviews Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, founder of the Forward Party, and former 2020 presidential candidate. They discuss Yang&amp;rsquo;s stereotypical upbringing as the son of Taiwanese immigrants, his struggles with identity, and the challenges he faced in his early career. Yang shares his journey from a scrawny, picked-on geek to a resilient, transformative leader, emphasizing his experiences in startups, teaching, and running for president. The conversation delves into the systemic issues in U.S. politics and Yang's advocacy for universal basic income and political reforms like ranked-choice voting. They also touch on the importance of personal growth, resilience, and contributing to society. Throughout the discussion, they highlight the significance of overcoming failure, building empathy, and the need for more diverse representations of success within the Asian American community.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:59 Andrew Yang's Early Life and Challenges&lt;br /&gt;05:39 Fighting Stereotypes and Physical Fights&lt;br /&gt;09:43 Career Beginnings and Law Firm Experience&lt;br /&gt;16:07 Entrepreneurial Journey and Early Failures&lt;br /&gt;34:33 The Decision to Run for President&lt;br /&gt;37:14 The Process vs. Outcome Mindset&lt;br /&gt;40:22 Financial Struggles and Entrepreneurial Journey&lt;br /&gt;48:01 Asian American Representation in Politics&lt;br /&gt;52:20 Advice for Aspiring Leaders&lt;br /&gt;56:04 Championing Universal Basic Income and Political Reform&lt;br /&gt;01:01:29 Reflections on Failure and Success&lt;br /&gt;01:08:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt; </description>

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TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders

Founder at Forward Party, Andrew Yang

OCT 9, 202469 MIN
Aconic

Founder at Forward Party, Andrew Yang

OCT 9, 202469 MIN

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<p>In this episode, host Soon Yu interviews Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, founder of the Forward Party, and former 2020 presidential candidate. They discuss Yang&rsquo;s stereotypical upbringing as the son of Taiwanese immigrants, his struggles with identity, and the challenges he faced in his early career. Yang shares his journey from a scrawny, picked-on geek to a resilient, transformative leader, emphasizing his experiences in startups, teaching, and running for president. The conversation delves into the systemic issues in U.S. politics and Yang's advocacy for universal basic income and political reforms like ranked-choice voting. They also touch on the importance of personal growth, resilience, and contributing to society. Throughout the discussion, they highlight the significance of overcoming failure, building empathy, and the need for more diverse representations of success within the Asian American community.</p> <p>00:59 Andrew Yang's Early Life and Challenges<br />05:39 Fighting Stereotypes and Physical Fights<br />09:43 Career Beginnings and Law Firm Experience<br />16:07 Entrepreneurial Journey and Early Failures<br />34:33 The Decision to Run for President<br />37:14 The Process vs. Outcome Mindset<br />40:22 Financial Struggles and Entrepreneurial Journey<br />48:01 Asian American Representation in Politics<br />52:20 Advice for Aspiring Leaders<br />56:04 Championing Universal Basic Income and Political Reform<br />01:01:29 Reflections on Failure and Success<br />01:08:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>