Andrew Yang is an entrepreneur, author, and political leader who ran as a 2020 U.S. presidential candidate, bringing issues like universal basic income (UBI) and technology-driven job displacement into the national spotlight. He later founded the Forward Party, focused on electoral reform and nonpartisan problem-solving. Yang previously founded Venture for America, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship in emerging U.S. cities. His books The War on Normal People and Forward explore economic challenges and the future of work in an age of automation. Through his advocacy, Yang has influenced policy debates on income security, innovation, and democratic reform. He remains active in political discourse and civic engagement.