Vivek Ramaswamy's wife reveals he 'walked away' from her at their first meeting. 'He didn't seem too interested'

Indian-American biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently made headlines for being tapped to join Donald Trump’s administration in the Department of Government Efficiency, has an intriguing personal life that often stays out of the spotlight. Known for his bold political stances, the 39-year-old Cincinnati-born entrepreneur of Indian descent has a story behind the scenes that’s just as remarkable. His love story with wife Apoorva T. Ramaswamy, as recently recounted by Apoorva herself, gives a heartfelt glimpse into the life they’ve built together.

First Impressions and an Awkward Introduction
Apoorva recently shared the story of how she met Vivek at a campaign event in Iowa, where the couple stood together as she recounted their first meeting. “It was my first week in med school, and Vivek was a law student,” Apoorva shared in a video Vivek posted on X (formerly Twitter). With a smile, she recounted that Vivek immediately stood out to her as “the most interesting person in the room,” prompting her to approach him.

What followed was an unexpectedly humorous exchange. “I went up to him and introduced myself,” she said, laughing as she recalled how she accidentally mentioned she’d met another ‘Vivek’ in med school. “He didn’t seem too interested—he actually walked away,” Apoorva added, sparking laughter in the crowd. Later that night, however, the two met again and quickly realized how much they had in common, from similar values to the coincidence of being neighbors.

Standing beside his wife, Vivek added a note on the importance of marriage, something he learned deeply from his parents. “Who you marry matters,” he shared, reflecting on the lessons of family and faith that shaped his childhood. “Neither of us grew up with economic privilege, but we both had the great blessing of two parents who emphasized education and faith in God,” Vivek explained.

Building a Future Together, Rooted in Family
Today, the couple works to instill those same values in their two young sons. “We’re trying to give them that same upbringing,” Vivek said, adding that they hope to extend those values to all families across the country. “We see no reason why every kid in this country shouldn’t have a chance to grow up with those blessings,” he remarked, linking their family values to their vision for America.

Throughout their years together, Apoorva said, their relationship has been rooted in mutual respect and shared goals. “We’ve always supported each other, and that’s what makes our partnership strong,” she said, highlighting their foundation of shared beliefs. Reflecting on their bond, Vivek emphasized that the values they carry forward as a family represent the example they hope to set if they step into the White House.

For both Vivek and Apoorva, their journey is a testament to the power of shared principles, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to each other and their values. As Vivek moves forward in his political career, their story offers a refreshing reminder of the role of family in shaping a hopeful vision for the future.