Dino Mavrookas
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Joined December 2021
Just spoke with @JBogaisky at @Forbes about what we’re building at @Saronic . We’re not just building ships. We’re rebuilding American shipbuilding — faster, smarter, automated, and U.S.-made. The transformation is already underway. https://t.co/ZXymUVryae
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Continually amazed by what our team has accomplished in just 3 years. From day one, we set out to do something ambitious — and our momentum is a direct result of the talent, grit & drive of every person at @Saronic. Proud of how far we’ve come and excited to keep building fast!
Celebrating 3 years of innovation at Saronic! Founded with a bold vision to redefine maritime superiority & revolutionize the future of naval & maritime operations, we’ve fused AI, autonomy & advanced hardware to provide naval forces with ASVs for critical mission needs.
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Incredibly proud of our team and partners in Louisiana who made this milestone possible. Together, we’re proving that American shipbuilding can be reimagined for the era of autonomy.
On Aug. 22, in Franklin, Louisiana, we commemorated the keel laying of Marauder - our 150-foot autonomous ship and ushered in a new era of maritime capability and manufacturing. We’re excited to grow in Louisiana, investing in the people, infrastructure, and community as we
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At Saronic, we believe autonomy, safety, and reliability must go hand-in-hand. Excited to team up with @ABSeagle to ensure the future of autonomous maritime technology is both innovative and safe for naval and commercial operations.
At Saronic, we believe that advancing maritime autonomy means more than just accelerating innovation—it requires an equal commitment to safety and reliability. We’re proud to announce an MOU with @ABSeagle, a global leader in marine and offshore classification. Together, we're
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San Diego is a cornerstone of the U.S. naval and maritime community, and opening a new Saronic office allows us to deepen our support for the warfighters and mission partners we’re building for every day. To our team, customers, partners, and friends in the San Diego area—we’re
We’re heading West! Saronic has opened a new 80K+ sq. ft. operations facility in downtown San Diego. This West Coast hub is an investment in the region’s defense innovation ecosystem & enhances our ability to support our U.S. & Allied maritime partners. Learn more:
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Proud to share a new strategic partnership between @Saronic and @VigorIndustrial , one that reflects our shared commitment to advancing U.S. maritime capability at speed and scale.
Saronic & @VigorIndustrial today announced a strategic partnership focused on rapidly advancing the delivery of autonomous maritime capabilities & strengthening operational support for defense & commercial customers. Learn more: https://t.co/QiweNfPAUt
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From #72 to #5! Saronic’s rise in the 2025 #NatSec100 is a testament to the remarkable work of our team and the urgency of the mission we serve. It isn’t just about innovation—it’s about execution. We’re proud to be at the forefront of bringing advanced maritime autonomy to our
From #72 to #5 in just one year. Proud to see Saronic surge up the 2025 #NatSec100—Silicon Valley Defense Group’s list of top dual-use & defense tech startups shaping U.S. national security. 🔗
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Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication remind us why we do what we do. #MemorialDay
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Saronic’s expansion into the UK and growing our presence in Australia underscores our commitment to global security, allied collaboration, and long-term impact in the maritime domain. This is a major milestone - exciting times ahead!
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Big congrats to Doug Lambert and @Vbob202 ! Both have been key to Saronic’s continued success and building our innovative culture. Grateful to be on this journey with them.
We are excited to announce two big moves on our leadership team. Co-founders Doug Lambert and Vib Altekar have taken on new leadership roles: Doug as Chief Operating Officer, and Vib as Chief Technology Officer. Both have been essential to Saronic’s growth, and their new roles
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Honored to be named to this list—a direct reflection of our amazing team. Saronic is committed to U.S. manufacturing, workers & maritime strength. 🇺🇸
If America intends to remain the world’s dominant maritime force, we must reimagine shipbuilding. Our CEO @MavrookasD has built Saronic into a company designed to meet this moment. This recognition from @SpeakerJohnson is an honor.
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Mirage and Cipher are designed to support a broad range of missions for the U.S. and allied maritime forces, as well as a myriad of applications for the commercial maritime industry – from port-to-port logistics to harbor operations. This expansion represents a strategic step
We are excited to welcome two new models to our family of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs): the 40-foot Mirage and the 60-foot Cipher. https://t.co/awenmy5RcZ
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It was an honor to welcome Speaker Johnson to our Austin headquarters. His visit provided a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate how Saronic is advancing autonomous maritime technology, delivering scalable capability, and shaping the future of defense innovation.
We recently had the honor of hosting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) at Saronic’s headquarters in Austin, Texas. His support for bringing shipbuilding back to America is a vital step toward reinforcing our national defense and rebuilding the industrial base that underpins it.
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Thrilled to welcome Marauder to Saronic’s growing ASV fleet. Mission-ready and moving fast — it will be rapidly built at our new Louisiana facility, now our hub for prototyping and production of medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs).
Meet the newest member of Saronic’s family of Autonomous Surface Vessels. Bayou-born. Mission-ready. Marauder. At 150-feet, Marauder is a medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) that will integrate the same proven autonomy stack used across Saronic’s existing ASVs. This new vessel
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Saronic is building the future. Our acquisition of Gulf Craft anchors us in the Gulf Coast and propels us toward a new era of autonomous shipbuilding. The 150-foot Marauder leads the way — and it all points to Port Alpha, our next-gen shipyard for a new maritime age.
Saronic is expanding to Louisiana. To accelerate our growth into autonomous shipbuilding, we have acquired Gulf Craft – a shipbuilder on the Louisiana Gulf Coast with 60 years of experience building manned and unmanned vessels. This facility will be the prototyping & production
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Honored to stand alongside the incredible team at Saronic at #SAS2025 and share our vision with Secretary Phelan. Corsair is just the beginning.
It was a privilege to discuss Saronic’s mission to redefine maritime superiority with the 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John C. Phelan at Sea-Air-Space 2025. During the event, Saronic CEO @MavrookasD met with Secretary Phelan to share what Saronic is contributing to
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Relentless testing in real-world conditions is what sets us apart. Huge respect for our Mission Operations team for pushing the limits every day—this is how we deliver autonomy that works when it matters most.
At Saronic, our Autonomous Surface Vessels' capability & reliability are critical. Our Mission Operations team has vessels on the water 6 days a week—rain or shine, snow or ice—because real-world missions don’t wait for perfect weather. This is how we are building game-changing
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Excited to share that Palantir is joining Saronic in our mission to redefine maritime superiority. Together, we will deliver the next generation of autonomous maritime capabilities — faster, smarter, and at scale — to strengthen U.S. naval dominance.
We're excited to announce that Saronic and @PalantirTech are joining forces to accelerate the development and delivery of autonomous naval capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. Through this strategic partnership, we are combining our expertise in maritime autonomy and
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If America wants to remain the world’s greatest maritime power, we must reimagine shipbuilding. We have laid out our vision for how Saronic will build the fleet of tomorrow:
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Today, we celebrate another significant milestone at Saronic. We have raised $600 million in Series C funding to advance our mission of redefining maritime superiority for the U.S. & its allies. With this investment, we plan to build Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard
We are proud to announce that Saronic has raised a $600 million Series C funding round led by @eladgil , quadrupling our valuation to $4 billion. This new funding round will allow us to build a next-generation shipyard, one we’re calling Port Alpha.
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