Date of Birth: August 2, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
James David Vance, widely known as J. D. Vance, is an American author and venture capitalist. Born in Middletown, Ohio, Vance grew up in a Rust Belt town in a family of Scots-Irish descent. He gained widespread recognition with his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,” published in 2016. The book provides a poignant account of his upbringing and the socio-economic challenges faced by working-class Americans in Appalachia. Vance’s early life was marked by instability and hardship, but he eventually found solace in education. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy. He later earned a J.D. from Yale Law School, where his mentor, Professor Amy Chua, encouraged him to write his memoir. Following the success of “Hillbilly Elegy,” Vance became a prominent voice in discussions about the white working-class experience in the United States. He also ventured into politics and announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Ohio in 2021.
5 Interesting Facts about J. D. Vance
1. “Hillbilly Elegy” was adapted into a Netflix film in 2020, directed by Ron Howard and starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close.
2. Vance served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was deployed to Iraq.
3. He worked as a principal at Mithril Capital Management, a venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel.
4. Vance has been a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, focusing on public policy.
5. He co-founded Narya Capital, a Cincinnati-based venture capital firm, in 2020.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from J. D. Vance
1. “I want people to understand the experience of these kids, who are growing up in the families and communities that are struggling.”
2. “Culture is the way that we deal with the world, and it shapes the way that we react to events.”
3. “I think the biggest thing that ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ has done is to shine a light on a set of issues that a lot of people were not aware of.”
4. “If you look at the statistics, the most successful people in our society are coming from the upper class.”
5. “We need to think seriously about what we can do to help working-class families.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by J. D. Vance is estimated to be around $7 million.
Children
J. D. Vance has three children with his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, whom he met while studying at Yale Law School.
Relevant Links
1. [J. D. Vance’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/JDVance1
2. [J. D. Vance’s Author Page on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/J-D-Vance/e/B01E9A0TXW
4. [Narya Capital Official Website](https://www.narya.com/
5. [Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81071970
