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. He founded Roivant Sciences, a biotech pharmaceutical company, and served as its CEO until 2021. Ramaswamy ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2023, finishing fourth in the Iowa caucuses and subsequently endorsing Donald Trump for the 2024 election. In February 2025, with an endorsement from President Trump, Ramaswamy launched his campaign for the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election.

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August 9, 1985: Birth of Vivek Ramaswamy

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

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2003: Graduation from St. Xavier High School

In 2003, Vivek Ramaswamy graduated as valedictorian from St. Xavier High School, a Catholic school in Cincinnati.

2004: Voted for Michael Badnarik

In 2004, Vivek Ramaswamy said that he voted for Michael Badnarik, the Libertarian Party presidential nominee.

2007: Graduation from Harvard University

In 2007, Vivek Ramaswamy graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in biology. He was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

2008: Did Not Vote in Presidential Election

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

2012: Did Not Vote in Presidential Election

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

2013: Earned Juris Doctor

In 2013, Vivek Ramaswamy earned a Juris Doctor degree.

2015: Marriage to Apoorva Tewari

In 2015, Ramaswamy married Apoorva Tewari, a laryngologist and surgeon, whom he met at Yale.

2016: Lived in Manhattan as of 2016

As of 2016, Ramaswamy lived in Manhattan.

2016: Did Not Vote in Presidential Election

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

2016: Donation to Dena Grayson

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

2020: Donated to Ohio Republican Party

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

2020: Belief against killing animals for culinary pleasure

In 2020, Ramaswamy wrote, "I believe it is wrong to kill sentient animals for culinary pleasure."

2020: Supported Donald Trump

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

November 2021: Registered to Vote as Unaffiliated

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

2021: Owned a house in Butler County, Ohio as of 2021

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

2023: Donated to Ohio Republican Party

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

2023: Estimated Net Worth and Real Estate Ownership

In 2023, Ramaswamy's net worth was estimated to be over $950 million to more than $1 billion. He reported owning a house in Columbus, Ohio. A profile mentioned him living in a $2 million estate.

2023: Net Worth Before Law School

In 2023, Vivek Ramaswamy stated that by the time he attended Yale, he was already wealthy from his activities in the finance, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries and that he had a net worth of around $15 million before graduating from law school.

2023: Rallies behind Trump after federal criminal charges

In 2023, after Trump was indicted on federal criminal charges, Ramaswamy immediately rallied behind him.

2024: Supports Trump and Considers Kennedy Jr. as Running Mate

In 2024, Ramaswamy vocally supported Trump, promised to pardon him if elected president, and suggested he considered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a possible running mate.

2024: Campaign Ends and Endorses Trump

In 2024, after finishing fourth in the Iowa caucuses, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and endorsed Trump. He then served as a political surrogate for the Trump campaign for the remainder of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.