Early Life and Education of Vivek Ramaswamy: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Vivek Ramaswamy. From birth to education, explore key events.

Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur and politician known for founding Roivant Sciences, a biotech company. He gained national attention as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Republican primaries, ultimately withdrawing and endorsing Donald Trump. Subsequently, he launched a campaign for the 2026 Ohio governor's election, securing endorsements from both Donald Trump and the Ohio Republican Party.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 9, 1985: Vivek Ramaswamy Born

On August 9, 1985, Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy was born. He is an American entrepreneur and politician.

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2003: Graduated as valedictorian

In 2003, Ramaswamy graduated as valedictorian from Cincinnati's St. Xavier High School.

2004: Voted for Michael Badnarik

In 2004, Ramaswamy voted for Michael Badnarik, the Libertarian Party presidential nominee.

2007: Graduated from Harvard University

In 2007, Ramaswamy graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in biology, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At Harvard, he was known as a libertarian and was the president of the Harvard Political Union.

2008: Did not vote

In 2008, Ramaswamy did not vote in the presidential election.

2011: Awarded Soros Fellowship

In 2011, Ramaswamy was awarded a post-graduate fellowship to attend law school by The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.

2012: Did not vote

In 2012, Ramaswamy did not vote in the presidential election.

2013: Earned Juris Doctor

In 2013, Ramaswamy earned a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

2013: Earned law degree from Yale University

In 2013, Ramaswamy earned a law degree from Yale University.

2016: Did not vote

In 2016, Ramaswamy did not vote in the presidential election.

2016: Donated to Dena Grayson's campaign

In 2016, Ramaswamy donated $2,700 to the campaign of Dena Grayson, a Florida Democrat running for Congress.

2020: Donated to Ohio Republican Party

From 2020, Ramaswamy donated $30,000 to the Ohio Republican Party.

2020: Supported Donald Trump for President

In 2020, Ramaswamy supported Donald Trump for the 2020 presidential election, marking a shift towards political involvement.

2020: Supported Donald Trump

In 2020, Ramaswamy supported Donald Trump in the presidential election.

2020: Vegetarian Stance

In 2020, Vivek Ramaswamy wrote, "I believe it is wrong to kill sentient animals for culinary pleasure," indicating his vegetarian stance.

November 2021: Registered to vote as unaffiliated

In November 2021, Ramaswamy registered to vote in Franklin County, Ohio, as "unaffiliated", but described himself as a Republican.

2021: Real Estate Ownership

As of 2021, Vivek Ramaswamy owned a house in Butler County, Ohio.

2022: Considered running for U.S. Senate in Ohio

In 2022, Ramaswamy briefly considered running in the U.S. Senate election in Ohio.

2023: Donated to Ohio Republican Party

From 2020 to 2023, Ramaswamy donated $30,000 to the Ohio Republican Party.

2023: Described as Anti-Woke Candidate

In 2023, The New York Times described Vivek Ramaswamy as an anti-woke candidate.

2023: Net Worth and Real Estate

In 2023, Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign mentioned his net worth to be around $1 billion. He reported owning a house in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. A Politico profile mentioned him living in a $2 million estate in the Columbus suburb of Upper Arlington.

2023: Net Worth Before Law School

In a 2023 interview, Ramaswamy stated that he had a net worth of around $15 million before graduating from law school and that he was a member of the campus Jewish intellectual discussion society Shabtai while a law student.

2024: Presidential bid and endorsement of Donald Trump

In 2024, Vivek Ramaswamy entered national politics as the youngest presidential candidate in the Republican primaries. He later withdrew his bid and endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election.