Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy
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Vivek Ramaswamy, born on August 9, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American biotech entrepreneur and politician who has garnered significant attention for his outspoken views and political endeavors. He is the founder of Roivant Sciences, a pharmaceutical company, and has been a prominent figure in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Here is a timeline of his notable life events and milestones:
Main Milestones
Birth
August 9, 1985
Vivek Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Indian immigrant parents. His mother was a geriatric psychiatrist, and his father was an engineer and patent lawyer at General Electric.
Graduation from Harvard University
2007
Ramaswamy graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He was a nationally ranked junior tennis player and the valedictorian of his Jesuit high-school class.
Graduation from Yale Law School
2013
Ramaswamy earned a law degree from Yale University, where he met his future wife, Apoorva Tewari, a medical student who later became a throat surgeon.
Founding of Roivant Sciences
2014
At the age of 29, Ramaswamy founded Roivant Sciences, a pharmaceutical company that would significantly contribute to his wealth and reputation in the biotech industry.
2024 Presidential Campaign Announcement
February 21, 2023
Ramaswamy announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on the "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show. He positioned himself as a conservative with a vision for American national identity and opposed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.
Suspension of Presidential Campaign
January 15, 2024
After finishing fourth in the Iowa Republican caucuses, Ramaswamy suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump for the presidency.
Appointment to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
November 12, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Ramaswamy and Elon Musk would lead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at dismantling government bureaucracy and slashing regulations.
Departure from DOGE and Potential Gubernatorial Run
January 20, 2025
Ramaswamy decided not to take part in DOGE to focus on a potential run for the governor of Ohio in the 2026 election. This decision came amid reports of friction between Ramaswamy and other DOGE leadership and staff.