2,831
edits
Changes
no edit summary
= Purpose =
Graduating from Columbia Law School, Andrew Yang was conflicted with what to do with his career. As with many other young professionals, Yang knew the options outside of working on Wall Street were slim and likely career-diverting. After working with and starting several companies (rising to the rank of CEO in Manhattan GMAT), Yang founded "Venture for America," to increase the accessibility to the startup process for college grads [linkedin].
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =
<span style="font-size: 14px;">'''Venture for America Fellowship'''</span>
After acceptance into the program, fellows commit to training and a two year commitment of work.
#Become a VFA campus ambassador. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@ventureforamerica.org, titled "Application for Campus Ambassador - [your name]." For more information see: [http://ventureforamerica.org/jobs/  http://ventureforamerica.org/jobs/&nbsp];
= Contact Information =
<p style="color: rgb(59, 49, 49); font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book', 'ITC Franklin Gothic Book', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">Office:''' 40 West 29th St., Suite 301, New York, NY 10001'''</p><p style="color: rgb(59, 49, 49); font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book', 'ITC Franklin Gothic Book', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">'''Mailing Address:'''<br/>Venture for America<br/>c/o Eileen Lee<br/>40 West 29th St., Suite 301<br/>New York, NY 10001</p><p style="color: rgb(59, 49, 49); font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book', 'ITC Franklin Gothic Book', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">'''info@ventureforamerica.org''' | '''(646) 736-6460'''</p>
<br/>Sources:
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t383l_7-o4o&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t383l_7-o4o&feature=youtu.be] (Andrew Yang @ Georgetown TEDx)