About The Founders
Meet the founders, Alex Shi and Yaz Hathiram, who started Economics Awareness Program. They are hardworking individuals who are passionate about economics and helping the community. Economics Awareness has expanded due to their leadership and efforts. Economics Awareness Program is truly grateful for their dedication to helping make Economics Awareness a successful non-profit that impact students and helps them become more knowledge in economics and become financially literate.
Alex Shi
Alex Shi is an author with a passion for finance and business, soon to publish his third book. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing soccer and spending time with friends.
His love for the community and awareness of financial iliteracy led him to found the Economics Awareness Programa and dedicated to promoting economic literacy and awareness!
Yaz Hathiram
Yaz Hathiram is driven by a deep interest in economics, finance, investing, and the ways AI is reshaping business.
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These passions led him to found the Economics Awareness Program, a nonprofit providing students with practical financial knowledge and skills. He also contributes to financial literacy initiatives through AddStock, supporting others in learning to invest and build wealth.
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Outside of finance and entrepreneurship, he is an Eagle Scout, a varsity runner, a dedicated service leader, and lifelong history enthusiast, captivated by the flow of wealth, empire, and power that has shaped the world.
