Charles Yang
Founder of the Center for Industrial Strategy and involved in AI science work at Renaissance Philanthropy, contributing archival research and commentary on Hyman Rickover and industrial policy.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 41min
The long game of American reindustrialization
In a fascinating discussion, Charles Yang, a former Department of Energy civil servant and founder of the Center for Industrial Strategy, dives into the urgent need for American reindustrialization. He shares insights on bridging the cultural gap between Washington and Silicon Valley, tackling the balance of being a specialist versus a generalist, and building a bipartisan coalition for industrial policy. Yang also highlights the impact of the Knudsen Fellowship on integrating engineers into government and debates the role of experiential tools like Riskgaming in shaping policy.
Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 20min
Rickover’s Playbook: Building Hard Things Inside the State
Emmett Penney, FAI researcher on technology and governance, and Charles Yang, founder of the Center for Industrial Strategy and AI policy analyst, trace Hyman Rickover’s improbable rise and lasting institutional impact. They discuss his immigrant origin, naval engineering path, ruthless leadership and talent rituals, how he built naval nuclear power, and why his model matters for modern industrial policy and tech governance.
