
Saronic CEO on why US shipbuilding is vital for national security
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Dino Mavrookas, co-founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, emphasizes that shipbuilding is imperative for US national security and explains the company's approach to rebuilding this capacity. He details how Saronic is using a first-principles, software and technology-first method to design autonomous vessels, allowing for mass production. Mavrookas highlights their partnership with the Navy, including a $392 million contract, as a model for private capital investing to build warfighter capabilities ahead of demand.