RJ Scaringe on Rivian's Biggest Test: R2, Supply Chains & China

Imogen sits down with RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, for an in-depth conversation about the company's journey so far. From its ambitious beginnings to becoming a major player in the EV space. RJ shares Rivian's founding story, the realities of manufacturing in the US under today's complex political and economic climate, and how the company is navigating ongoing supply chain challenges.
They also explore Rivian's strategy in the face of growing competition from Chinese EV makers, the highly anticipated R2, and what the recent partnership with Volkswagen means for the company's future.

00:00 Who is Rivian?
03:00 Rivian EV Lineup
05:00 Rivian Design
06:00 The Origin of Rivian
10:00 EV Sales & Rivian Success
12:00 Mission
14:30 Challenges
19:30 Supply Chain
29:00 Do EV Makers Talk to Each Other?
31:30 VW Partnership & Relationship
40:00 Retrofitting Thoughts
42:15 Chinese EV Makers
49:45 Manufacturing
51:30 Jeff Bezos
52:30 Porsche
53:00 RJ Scaringe
56:30 RJ Scaringe One Wish!
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