Vivek Ramaswamy (American Entrepreneur) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Entrepreneur, Author
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	09/08/1985
Age	40 years
Birthplace	Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Hometown	Cincinnati
Zodiac sign	Leo
Religion/Religious Views	Monotheistic Hindu
Caste	Tamil-speaking Brahmin
Food Habit	Vegetarian

Latest News about Vivek Ramaswamy

02/05/2025

Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Governor of Ohio by defeating Casey Putsch in the state's primary election. His victory was bolstered by an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, positioning him as the frontrunner for the upcoming November general election.

24/02/2025

Vivek Ramaswamy formally announced his candidacy for Governor of Ohio in Cincinnati, ending his brief tenure as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This announcement marked his transition from a federal advisory role to a state-level political campaign, with his campaign focusing on education reform and spending cuts.

21/01/2025

Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down from his role as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) shortly after Donald Trump's inauguration. His departure, reportedly due to disagreements with Elon Musk over tech sector policies regarding foreign workers, allowed him to focus on his campaign for the Ohio governorship.

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Bio/Wiki

Full name	Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy

Physical Stats & More

Height	173 cm (1.73 m, 5' 8")
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati
College/University	Harvard College, United States Yale Law School, Connecticut
Qualifications	Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, summa cum laude, from Harvard College (2007) J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from Yale Law School

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	31/05/2015

Family

Father	V. G. Ramaswamy (engineer and patent attorney at General Electric Company)
Mother	Geetha Ramaswamy (geriatric psychiatrist)
Siblings	Shankar Ramaswamy (co-founder and CEO of Kriya Therapeutics)
Spouse	Apoorva Tewari (physician and throat surgeon)
Children	Karthik Ramaswamy Arjun Ramaswamy

Career

Debut

Author (Book)	Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam (2021)

Notable Positions

Founder and CEO of Roivant Sciences (2014-2021)
Co-founder of Strive Asset Management (2022)
Co-director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump (2025-present)
Republican Nominee for Governor of Ohio (2026)

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy
Twitter	https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vivek Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur and author. He is a candidate for the 2024 Republican Party presidential elections.
2. In 2016, Forbes listed him as the 24th richest entrepreneur under 40 in America.
3. His parents are Indian Hindu immigrants from Kerala, India. They had an ancestral home in Vadakkencherry, Kerala.
4. He is fluent in Tamil and understands Malayalam.
5. During high school, he was a valedictorian and a nationally ranked junior tennis player.
6. At Harvard College, he was a member of 'Phi Beta Kappa.'
7. He held strong libertarian beliefs during his time at Harvard.
8. He went by 'Da Vek' and created rap music with libertarian themes while at Harvard.
9. He interned at Amaranth Advisors and Goldman Sachs.
10. He won a Bowdoin Prize for his senior thesis on ethical dilemmas.
11. In 2007, he co-founded Campus Venture Network and sold it in 2009.
12. From 2007 to 2014, he worked at QVT Financial.
13. He received a post-graduate fellowship from the Soros Fellowships in 2011.
14. He founded Roivant Sciences in 2014.
15. In 2015, he secured $360 million for Axovant Sciences.
16. He stepped down as CEO of Roivant in 2021.
17. In 2021, he released his book 'Woke, Inc.,' a New York Times bestseller.
18. He co-founded Chapter Medicare in 2020.
19. He released 'Nation of Victims' in September 2022.
20. In October 2022, he explored managing South Carolina's pension funds.
21. He announced his presidential candidacy on Tucker Carlson Tonight in 2023.
22. He co-founded Strive Asset Management in 2022.
23. In May 2023, it was revealed his campaign altered his Wikipedia biography.
24. He launched his book 'Capitalist Punishment' in 2023.
25. He supports raising the voting age to 25.
26. In 2023, his net worth was estimated to be over $1 billion.
27. He is an open supporter of former President Trump.
28. On November 8, 2023, he engaged in a debate with Nikki Haley.
29. He has controversial views on Ukraine and climate change.
30. He withdrew from the presidential race in January 2024.
31. He planned to hire a nanny for his children with a generous salary.
32. He announced his withdrawal at the Horizon Event Center in Clive, Iowa, and planned to attend a rally with Donald Trump in New Hampshire.
33. In May 2025, he won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor after defeating Casey Putsch in the primary.
34. In November 2026, he is set to face Dr. Amy Acton in the general election for Ohio governor.
35. He chose Rob McColley, the president of the Ohio State Senate, as his running mate for lieutenant governor.

Vivek Ramaswamy Entrepreneur, Author American Cincinnati, Ohio, United States