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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe with Jim Morgan, Josh Howell and Matt Savas from the Lean Enterprise Institute

Product & Process Development

Designing the Future: A WLEI Podcast with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and former COO Jim Morgan

By Josh Howell, Jim Morgan, PhD, Matthew Savas and RJ Scaringe

November 16, 2021

LEI explores the early days and product development strategies of electrical-vehicle startup Rivian.

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Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian’s stock soared 29% Wednesday, the first day of trading after its initial public offering, pegging its market value at $86 billion. In this podcast, originally published on February 21, 2020, LEI President Josh Howell and Team Leader Matt Savas interview Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe and Rivian’s former COO Jim Morgan.

In 2019, Rivian made waves in the auto industry by announcing two “electric adventure vehicles” — the R1T, an electric pickup truck, and the R1S, an electric SUV. At the time, the company expected to launch both vehicles in the United States later that year and globally in 2021. Rivian was also developing a fleet of electric delivery vans to fulfill a 100,000-unit order placed by Amazon. In the last twelve months before publication, the electric vehicle company raised $3 billion.

Listen in to hear how R.J. and Jim are bringing this vision to life.

Reference links:

  • Podcast teaser video
  • Rivian.com
  • Elon Musk’s New Nemesis: Rivian Founder R.J. Scaringe Has a $3 Billion War Chest And Tesla In His Headlights

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Written by:

Josh Howell
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Jim Morgan, PhD
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Matthew Savas
|RJ Scaringe

About Jim Morgan, PhD

Jim is recognized globally for his expertise in product and process development. His know-how comes from a unique combination of industry experience as a senior executive and rigorous scholarship. His most recent industry role was as the chief operating officer for Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, during a critical transition…

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About Matthew Savas

Matt serves as content director at the Lean Enterprise Institute responsible for the institute’s content strategy in all mediums. He also serves as Director of the Lean Global Network, where he supports the network’s 30+ institutes and partners to spread lean thinking around the globe.  Matt has a BA in East…

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About Josh Howell

Joshua Howell is president and executive team leader at the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI). For over a decade, he has supported individuals and organizations with lean transformations for improved business performance. As a coach, he helps people become lean thinkers and practitioners through experiential learning, believing such an approach can…

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About RJ Scaringe

Founder and CEO, Rivian

RJ founded Rivian in 2009 and led the company through a tough economic climate to secure substantial financing, recruit, scale an exceptional team, and establish the company’s product and technology platform. RJ earned his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a member of the research team in the Sloan Automotive Laboratory. In leading Rivian, RJ works to maintain a highly collaborative environment, and his hands-on approach drives innovative thinking into all aspects of the business and company culture.

Comments (1)
Paul Danielssays:
November 19, 2021 at 9:24 am

I always find it interesting to read and listen to company founders and CEOs and COOs when they talk about how they have adopted lean thinking to keep their companies continuously learning and improving because it is a company culture. This philosophy is, of course, believed and bolstered each day by the company’s leaders but it would be interesting if there was a way to also hear from the line workers and 2nd or 3rd level managers too to hear or read about about how they experience and promote that philosophy. I believe this top to bottom lean working environment that promotes continuous improvement is what reduces variables and makes great companies great.

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