GOP presidential candidate, 37, lays out vision at CPAC

Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy biotech entrepreneur and investor and the author of “Woke, Inc.,” spelled out the reason for his candidacy after entering the Republican race for President. Ramaswamy spoke at the CPAC gathering of conservatives outside Washington, D.C. Friday.

Born in Ohio, Ramaswamy, the son of Indian immigrants, founded a biotechnology company before becoming the partner of a hedge fund. He is the author of the books “Woke, Inc.” and “Nation of Victims" and gained stature in conservative circles for his criticism of the environmental, social and corporate governance movement that aims to promote socially responsible investing.