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
Born (1985-08-09) August 9, 1985
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 showed interest in 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]

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. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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