Right to Start
Victor W. Hwang is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in economic growth and innovation, currently serving as Founder and CEO of both Right to Start and Victor & Company since January 2020. Right to Start advocates for expanded entrepreneurial opportunity through civic engagement and storytelling, while Victor & Company focuses on catalyzing economic growth and innovation ecosystems. Previous roles include Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation, and CEO of T2 Venture Creation. Hwang is recognized for pioneering concepts in innovation ecosystems, exemplified in the publication of "The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley," which received the Book of the Year award. Hwang's extensive education includes degrees from Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School.
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Right to Start
We are all the heroes we’ve been waiting for. There is nothing more human than the desire to create. Everyone has the right to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams…a Right to Start. But the system is tilted against everyday entrepreneurs. We can change that. Right to Start is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is fighting to expand entrepreneurial opportunity for all through civic change. We give entrepreneurs a voice at the local, state, and federal levels through advocating for pro-entrepreneur policies with civic leaders and policymakers, grassroots organizing, and storytelling and media.