Inside Rivian: A Conversation with CEO RJ Scaringe - Interview by The Next Generation Podcast

[BrayBay]

I thought this was a refreshing interview, different from the typical business-centric media. Some pretty deep questions were asked, and it seemed to make RJ really dig deep. There was also some fun trivia too.

Also, Blake and Will (the two 8th graders interviewing RJ) did a fantastic job! I hope they have a successful future.

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[Virgil T2]

Thank you for posting this, great to hear RJ. Talk, so candidly, I really love this guy and what he has achieved in his life and he’s still so young. And yes, those two kids are quite amazing.

 

[RayzorBEV]

I thought this was a refreshing interview, different from the typical business-centric media. Some pretty deep questions were asked, and it seemed to make RJ really dig deep. There was also some fun trivia too.

Also, Blake and Will (the two 8th graders interviewing RJ) did a fantastic job! I hope they have a successful future.

Love RJ. If we can just get RJ and Elon together and form a joint venture making a solar electric trike! Just imagine what will come of it...The Aptera!!!

 

[Deacon]

Awesome interview - these kids are impressive!

 

[BrayBay]

Got around to adding time stamps in case anyone wants to jump to specific sections:

0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Plant tour
2:00 - RJ's background, obsession with cars
3:24 - RJ's dad and inspiration, and understanding how everything works
4:22 - RJ's favorite school subjects and education
5:14 - RJ on building a company
6:32 - Learning business skills and convicing people to join the company
8:39 - Hardwork, optimism, and staying optimistic
10:56 - Expansion after R1
12:19 - RJ's view on competition, and greater purpose
13:43 - Product inspiration and product development
15:43 - Rivan's mission and brand
17:36 - RJ's inspiration and motivation today, and staying idealistic
19:53 - Advice for younger generation
20:36 - Rapid fire questions!
20:47 - Free time activities
21:52 - Favorite Rivian features
22:43 - Sports RJ played
23:00 - Rivian in one word
23:35 - Most memorable adventure in a Rivian so far
25:39 - Trivia test with RJ
28:00 - Message to the next generation and closing

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