Rivian: Built Different

RJ Scaringe’s quiet obsession, a narrative with torque, and why this electric truck story still feels inevitable.

When you think electric vehicles, you think Tesla.
But when you think electric adventure, you're thinking Rivian.

Founder RJ Scaringe isn’t loud. He’s not on X stunting with flamethrowers.
He’s in the shop. Tinkering. Engineering. Obsessing.

With a PhD from MIT and a garage-built vision, RJ spent nearly a decade perfecting his mission before the world noticed. That’s the kind of grit that scores high on the VibeVest spectrum.

The Scoreboard

🧠 Built Different: 93
Rivian didn’t launch with vaporware—it rolled out real trucks with a fully integrated experience.

📦 Who’s in the Room?: 94
Amazon’s 100,000 electric van order and Ford’s early stake weren’t just funding—they were a statement.

🧭 Narrative Weight: 91
In a noisy EV space, Rivian’s rugged, adventure-first story feels intentional, not reactive.

🔥 Feels Inevitable: 86
It’s not dominant yet, but the momentum and execution hint at inevitability without the noise.

💡 Founder Obsession: 94
RJ Scaringe spent nearly a decade in the lab before launch. Quietly intense, methodically obsessed.

⏳ Time & Vibe: 84
The market’s volatile, but the cultural moment feels aligned. Outdoorsy EV energy is in the air.

✨ The Spark: 95
There’s something magnetic here—design, community, mission—it just clicks.

👉 Vibe Score: 91

RJ Scaringe, Founder of Rivian — Vibe Score: 91

The market’s shaky. EV stocks are volatile—Rivian’s no exception, swinging from $10.67 to $11.98 today. But narrative gravity has its own pull.

📈 Stock Price (as of April 9, 2025): $11.77

This isn’t financial advice. It’s a signal worth tuning into.

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