Vivek Ramaswamy is an Indian American entrepreneur, author, and biotechnology investor who is currently running for the Republican Party nomination for the President of the United States.
Born on August 9, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ramaswamy’s educational journey began at Harvard University, where he earned a degree in biology. He furthered his academic pursuits at Yale Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor (J.D.). His diverse educational background laid the foundation for his multifaceted career.
INTERVIEW: We need an outsider in the White House: Vivek Ramaswamy(July 11, 2023)
One of the billionaire biotech entrepreneur’s most notable accomplishments is his role in founding Roivant Sciences. Established in 2014, Roivant is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in identifying and developing innovative therapies for a range of diseases. Ramaswamy’s business model involves acquiring underutilized or overlooked drug candidates from major pharmaceutical companies and repurposing them for new applications.
Date of birth: August 9, 1985
Place of birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Profession: Businessman, politician
Party: Republican
Education: Harvard University (undergrad in biology), Yale Law School (JD)
Under his leadership, Roivant Sciences has been involved in several ventures and the development of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, women’s health, and urology.
Beyond his success in the biotech sector, Ramaswamy is known for his writings. In 2021, he released a book titled “Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam.” In this book, he offers a critical perspective on corporate involvement in social and political issues, highlighting the impact of “woke” culture on business and society.
As a presidential candidate, Ramaswamy has adopted positions that closely resemble those held by former President Donald Trump.
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Ramaswamy vows to end birthright citizenship for kids of illegals (October 5, 2023)
As three Indian Americans vie for GOP presidential nomination, community weighs ideologies and policies (August 6, 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy does not view his Hindu faith as impediment: Report (July 20, 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy embraces American nationalist identity for 2024 race (June 7, 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy wants to raise the voting age to 25 (May 12, 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy: from suspected vanity campaigner to a contender (May 10, 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy enters Republican race for White House (February 22, 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy exploring 2024 presidential run (February 14, 2023)
Indian American Vivek Ramaswamy raises $1.1 billion for Roivant Sciences (August 11, 2017)
Axovant Sciences founded by Indian American Vivek Ramaswamy has biggest US biotech IPO (June 12, 2015)