Mate Rimac - CEO, Rimac Group

Mate Rimac, founder of the Rimac Group and CEO of Bugatti Rimac, shares his journey of building a company from scratch in Croatia, a country without an automotive industry. He discusses the unique experience of attending the FII event, where he meets high-profile business leaders. Rimac explains the three businesses under his leadership: Bugatti Rimac, Rimac Technology, and Vern, a robot taxi service. He highlights the luxury and exclusivity of Bugatti cars, which are sold out until the end of the decade. Rimac Technology provides battery systems and powertrains to major car brands like BMW and Porsche. Despite challenges, Rimac has raised significant investment from international companies. He emphasizes the importance of being a dreamer and the European dream. The partnership with Bugatti is seen as a strategic move to combine Bugatti's brand with Rimac's technology. Rimac reflects on his passion for cars, which began in a small Bosnian village.