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May 5, 2022 · This penchant for one-upmanship aside, Scaringe can best be described as the anti-Elon Musk. He’s a family man, with a wife and three young children. He’s vegan.
- William Cohan
- Chris Katje
- He Always Wanted To Start Car Company: If you ask any of Scaringe’s close friends, family or former classmates, they will make it clear Scaringe had always wanted to create a car company.
- Graduated From MIT: Scaringe graduated with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The doctorate came after graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
- Free Lake House For Employees: Rivian moved many of its operations and employees to Michigan to be closer to automotive suppliers. In the move, many of the early Rivian employees made the trek from Florida to Michigan.
- Company Name: The first name given to the company Scaringe founded was Mainstream Motors. The name Rivian comes from “Indian River,” which is close to the town of Melbourne, Florida, where Scaringe grew up.
Oct 9, 2023 · Scaringe will have to contend with Musk’s new truck, which threatens to cut his growth at a crucial moment. And those guests on the way—his corporate board—will certainly ask about it.
- Alex Kantrowitz
Personal life. Scaringe married Meagan McGone in Michigan in August 2014. The couple have three children together. [14] According to Forbes, Scaringe's net worth was estimated at $3.4 billion as of April 2021, but he lost his billionaire status in March 2022 due to Rivian's declining share value. [15][16] Career.
Jun 5, 2019 · The Drive Interview: Rivian Automotive Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. The elusive CEO confirms auxiliary battery packs, vehicle-to-vehicle charging, and his love for Porsches in our exclusive...
Jul 2, 2019 · At one point, Mr. Scaringe, his girlfriend (now wife) and several Rivian staff members lived together in a house in the Detroit suburbs. Except for sleeping, they talked cars day and night.
Nov 10, 2021 · R.J. Scaringe, Rivian Automotive's founder and CEO, has been compared to Jeff Bezos. A gearhead since he was little, Scaringe set a goal at age 18 to start a car company.
