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Robert Joseph Scaringe, commonly known as RJ Scaringe, is an American businessman and engineer. He is the founder and CEO of Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer. Scaringe founded the company, originally called Mainstream Motors, in 2009, and later renamed it Avera Motors and finally Rivian. He earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a PhD from the Massa
Mini Bio
RJ Scaringe is the founder and CEO of Rivian, an American electric vehicle manufacturer focused on adventure vehicles. He has led the company from its inception in 2009 to its current position as a major player in the EV market, overseeing the development and launch of the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.
Early Life
Robert "RJ" Scaringe grew up in Melbourne, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where his doctoral research focused on automotive systems.
Career
In 2009, Scaringe founded Mainstream Motors, which later became Rivian. He has been instrumental in the company's focus on sustainable transportation and adventure-oriented electric vehicles. Under his leadership, Rivian has developed its own "skateboard" platform for EVs and has secured significant investments, including from Amazon and Ford.
Personal Life
Scaringe maintains a relatively private personal life. He is married and has children.
Channel Credits
Rivian
2017 -
Rivian designs and manufactures electric adventure vehicles. We're on a mission to inspire sustainable exploration and keep the world adventurous forever.
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Family
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is RJ Scaringe?
RJ Scaringe is an American businessman and engineer, known as the founder and CEO of Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer.
What is RJ Scaringe's role at Rivian?
RJ Scaringe is the founder and CEO of Rivian.
When was Rivian founded by RJ Scaringe?
RJ Scaringe founded Rivian in 2009.
What was Rivian originally called when founded by RJ Scaringe?
Rivian was originally called Mainstream Motors when founded by RJ Scaringe.
What educational background does RJ Scaringe have?
RJ Scaringe earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
What is the mission of Rivian, the company led by RJ Scaringe?
Rivian's mission is to keep the world adventurous forever and to make the transition to sustainable transportation exciting.
When did the Rivian YouTube channel join the platform?
The Rivian YouTube channel joined the platform in November 2017.
What are RJ Scaringe's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, RJ YouTube channels collectively have over 6.6M subscribers, more than 902.4M views, and have uploaded over 10.9K videos.
First name
RJ
Last name
Scaringe
Location
US
Years active
2017 - present
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