Andrew Yang
National Trailblazer Award
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang’s motto “Not left, not right, forward” embodies the spirit of unity. Andrew has raised the profile of innovative reforms nationally through his Forward Party, his campaigns for U.S. President and New York City Mayor, and his book "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy." He outlines forces holding America back from effective governance and key structural reforms to solve problems. Andrew previously founded Venture for America, a fellowship to equip young entrepreneurs to create jobs, and President Obama named him a Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship. Andrew spoke at a Show Me Integrity event to inspire, thank, and mobilize Missourians to unite across party lines to support government reforms that incentivize actually solving problems. Andrew is a graduate of Brown University in economics and political science, and Columbia Law School as an editor of the Law Review.