Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy (born August 9, 1985) is an American politician, businessman, author, and political activist. In 2022, he co-founded Strive Asset Management and serves as the Executive Chairman.[1] He is the author of Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam, which was published in August 2021.[2] He is a critic of critical race theory.[3]

Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy at AmericaFest 2022 (cropped).jpg
Born (1985-08-09) August 9, 1985 (age 39)
EducationHarvard University (AB)
Yale University (JD)
TitleCo-founder and Executive Chairman, Strive Asset Management
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Apoorva Tewari Ramaswamy
Children2
Websitevivekramaswamy.com

Ramaswamy is currently running for President of the United States in the 2024 election in mid-February 2023.[4] He officially announced his campaign on February 21, 2023.[5]

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References

  1. O'Donnell, Kathie (2022-05-12). "Manager backed by Thiel, Ackman to launch ETFs emphasizing excellence over politics". Pensions & Investments. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  2. Berkowitz, Joe (2021-08-25). "This former tech CEO takes down woke capitalism but misses the point on wokeness". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
  3. Creitz, Charles (2021-07-13). "Ramaswamy: 'Secular religion' of critical race theory now taught in schools violates Civil Rights Act of 64". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  4. Lippman, Daniel (February 13, 2023). "The 'CEO of Anti-Woke Inc.' Has His Eye on the Presidency". POLITICO. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  5. "A Wealthy ‘Anti-Woke’ Activist Joins the 2024 Presidential Field". New York Times. February 22, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/21/us/politics/vivek-ramaswamy-presidential-candidate-2024.html. Retrieved February 22, 2023.