Dino Mavrookas - Fmr. Navy SEAL (DEVGRU) CEO of Saronic Technologies

<p>Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of technological superiority in complex operational environments. He founded Saronic in 2022, and under his leadership, the company has raised over $850 million and reached a $4 billion valuation by early 2025—developing scalable, mission-driven ASVs for modern maritime defense.</p>
<p>After his military service, he earned a BASC in Computer Engineering from Rutgers and an MBA from The Wharton School. He then transitioned to private equity, serving as a Senior Associate at Vista Equity Partners and Vice President at H.I.G. Capital, focusing on technology investments. A 2015 Pat Tillman Scholar, Mavrookas also serves on the board of the Navy SEAL Foundation and advocates for expanding opportunities for veterans in elite academic and professional programs.</p>
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<p><strong>Dino Mavrookas Links - </strong></p>
<p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dino-mavrookas"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/dino-mavrookas</u></a> </p>
<p>Saronic Technologies - <a href="https://www.saronic.com/"><u>https://www.saronic.com</u></a> </p>
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