Vivek Ramaswamy Shakes Up BuzzFeed with Bold Demands

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Vivek Ramaswamy's recent purchase of an 8% stake in Buzzfeed and his attempt to influence the company are unlikely to succeed due to Jonah Peretti's controlling shares. The article criticizes Ramaswamy's strategy, suggesting he should have targeted a more significant platform like Facebook for greater impact.
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