Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?
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Vivek Ramaswamy is a controversial figure in American politics because of his outspoken views on a range of issues, including woke culture, cancel culture, and the role of government in society. He is a former pharmaceutical executive who has turned to writing and political activism. His book, "Woke Inc.: Cancel Culture, Corporate Wokeness, and the Threat to Free Speech," has been a bestseller.
Ramaswamy's wife, Apoorva Ramaswamy (née Tewari), is a physician; he met her while studying law at Yale, where she was studying medicine. They have two sons.
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In early 2022, Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Asset Management, a Columbus, Ohio-based asset management firm. The firm raised about $20 million from outside investors, including Peter Thiel, J. D. Vance, and Bill Ackman.