#1498 Vivek Ramaswamy | Can Bitcoin Save America?

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Mar 6, 2025

In this conversation with Vivek Ramaswamy, Co-founder of Strive Asset Management and Ohio gubernatorial candidate, the potential of Bitcoin to reshape the U.S. economy takes center stage. He discusses how Bitcoin could enhance fiscal responsibility and empower the lower socioeconomic classes amidst the national debt crisis. Vivek shares his vision for Ohio’s revival through innovation in tech sectors and argues for grassroots political engagement to support Bitcoin adoption. His insights blend finance with aspirational leadership for a brighter future.

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INSIGHT

Bitcoin's Impact on Capital Discipline

Bitcoin represents a new era of capital discipline.
It sets a hurdle rate for other investments, pushing for higher returns.

INSIGHT

Bitcoin's Bottom-Up Empowerment

Bitcoin's bottom-up adoption has empowered lower socioeconomic classes.
This contrasts with the trend of wealth concentration.

ANECDOTE

Ohio's Industrial Past

Ohio was once the wealthiest state, leading the first industrial revolution.
Key cities like Toledo, Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland were industrial hubs.

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Vivek Ramaswamy is the Co-Founder of Strive Asset Management, entrepreneur, author, and running to be the governor of Ohio. This conversation was recorded at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. In this conversation we talk about how bitcoin is a new era for the United States, how bitcoin and leadership can drive excellence, Vivek’s plan for Ohio, DOGE, and how citizens can help.

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