Vivek was recently on Upstream with Erik Torenberg, this conversation covered Vivek Ramaswamy's 2024 Republican presidential campaign.  The episode illuminates his stances, impact on the upcoming elections, and his influence on mainstream thought. Key highlights include Vivek's transformation from founder to candidate, his comprehensive presidential platform, and his unique viewpoints on Silicon Valley. The episode also explores the concept of meritocracy, depoliticizing corporations, Silicon Valley's empathy towards the country, and the essence of running a presidential campaign.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Preview of the episode

(03:10) When Vivek changed from founder to presidential candidate

(10:47) Vivek’s presidential platform: Affirmative action, Climate, Fed, Drug crisis

(15:34) Sponsors: Secureframe | MarketerHire

(16:58) Where Vivek overlaps/differs with Silicon Valley: DEI, Free speech, SVB

(24:51) Meritocracy above all else?

(31:32) How to remove politics from corporations

(39:26) Silicon Valley should empathize more with the rest of the country?

(55:56) Defining “woke”

(57:14) What’s it like to run a presidential campaign

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