Author Archives: Mike Roberto
About Mike Roberto
Mike Roberto: The Researcher Who Founded PricePlow
n=1 Diet Researcher Scientist and Experimenter. Father. Husband. Entrepreneur. Water Animal. Heavy Metal Connoisseur. Patriot.
As the founder and CEO of PricePlow, Mike wears an extraordinary number of professional hats, but none is more important than father. PricePlow began as a deals website for nutritional supplements and vitamins, but has evolved into so much more as Mike's journey towards optimized healthspan opened the doors to several discoveries.
A "Biohacktivist" Armed with Data
Stealing a term coined by Shawn Wells, RDH, Mike is a "biohacktivist", stemming from the words "biohacker" and "activist". Through thousands of dollars spent on blood tests, specialized foods, and supplements, Mike has learned that conventional 'establishment' nutritional guidelines have failed him and his family. He has made it his mission to help bring awareness to those who seek a similar awakening.
Through PricePlow, Mike is backed up by a team of doctors, researchers, professional athletes, dieticians, and medical school students in an effort to bring source-cited truth to his followers. With their help, he utilizes certain dietary tools such as a low-carb diet with an emphasis on healthy meat to maintain optimal cognitive and physical health.
Mike combines his background in competitive sports, computer programming, and is known for his role as a biomedical scientist on television.[1] This experience combined, he has created one of the most helpful nutrition tools on the web -- with, of course, the help of his incredibly talented research and programming team.
Competitive Swimmer
In the sporting world, Mike comes from a swimming background where he began competing at the age of five. He played water polo at the Ohio State University and is now a competitive sand volleyball player and Master's swimmer, specializing in endurance ocean swims as well as freestyle butterfly sprints. Mike participates in US Masters Swim races in Central Texas. He is 6'0 and weighs in at 185lbs as of December 2018..
But it's not all water -- when he's not spending ridiculous hours developing PricePlow and poking holes at the latest diet research, he can be found training at home.
Family and home life: "Know Your Child"
At home, Mike is married to his wonderful wife Jill, and together they raise their delightfully precious daughter, who was born in the fall of 2017. Mike and Jill have taken an extremely active "know your child" stance, educating her as much as possible as early as possible.
Mike lives outside of Austin, TX near the Hill Country, and is always happy to jump in on a triathlon relay as your swimming leg.
You can see Mike regularly on the PricePlow YouTube Channel.
Follow Mike Roberto on Social Media
Mike spends nearly all of his social media time on the @PricePlow accounts, but there are some personal accounts too:
- Twitter: @MicroBerto (@PricePlow for industry-related activity)
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeroberto/
- Facebook: facebook.com/mike.roberto (see also PricePlow's Facebook)
- YouTube: YouTube.com/PricePlow
- Instagram: @PricePlow
- IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm3834816
- Personal Blog: MikeRoberto.com (relatively defunct)
Introducing Basic Supplements with Marc Curcio and Laura Valley | Episode #156
On Episode #156 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Marc Curcio and Laura Valley to discuss the founding of Basic Supplements and its mission to provide high-quality, simplified nutritional products.
In today’s fast-paced supplement industry, consumers are often bombarded with complex products boasting long lists of ingredients and lofty promises. But what […]
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AN Performance Series Launched at The Vitamin Shoppe by Applied Nutrition USA
The sports nutrition landscape has witnessed a significant shift as Applied Nutrition‘s American arm (AN USA) has launched its highly anticipated AN Performance line. Building on their commitment to transparency, innovation, and community building, AN USA is setting the stage for a new era in performance supplementation.
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Live From Kyowa Hakko at SSW 2024: Lou Ferrer and Darin Decker on Beverage Innovation | Episode #155
Live from the Kyowa Hakko USA booth at Supply Side West 2024 in Las Vegas, Mike and Ben sit down for a functional beverage roundtable featuring Lou Ferrer (MacroCap Labs) and Darin Decker (Applied Nutrition USA).
MacroCap Labs is a dietary supplement manufacturer that has aggressively moved into the canned beverage industry — they’re the […]
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Ghost High Protein Hot Cocoa Mix is Back for 2024 in Tubs and Packets!
‘Tis the season! Temps dropping lower can only mean one thing: it’s bulking season. The time for shirtless beach volleyball has passed, and in its place are gigantic wool sweaters that hide the less flattering aspects of putting on weight.
Of course, it being chilly outside also means slamming down those cold protein shakes post-workout […]
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AN Performance Hydration: Applied Nutrition USA’s First Launch Teased
Applied Nutrition USA teases its first AN Performance supplement, bringing advanced hydration and performance to athletes nationwide.
Introducing AN Performance HydrationApplied Nutrition USA (AN USA) is gearing up to make a significant splash in the sports nutrition market with the teaser of their first AN Performance supplement: AN Performance Hydration.
This product […]
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SupplySide West is Now SupplySide Global: Sandy Almendarez of Informa Markets | Episode #154
For Episode #154 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Sandy Almendarez, the Vice President of Content at Informa Markets, to discuss SupplySide West 2024 live from the event. Sandy provides an introduction to her role and responsibilities, overseeing the educational programming and content for the large trade show.[…]
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C4 Whey Introduced in the Nutrabolt Hershey Collab… with Real Reese’s!
One of the first major players in the massive world of pre-workout supplements – and one of the most recognizable – was Nutrabolt’s C4, originally launched under their Cellucor brand. Throughout the years, the C4 lineup has undergone several iterations with Nutrabolt’s most recent 5th Generation of C4 bringing several innovative changes to the […]
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Applied Nutrition Goes Public with $450 Million IPO on the London Stock Exchange
Applied Nutrition, a UK-based leader in sports nutrition and functional health products, has gone public with a listing on the London Stock Exchange, a major milestone for the brand’s expansion in both the UK and global markets. The IPO priced shares at 140p (approximately $1.82), valuing the company at around £350 million ($454 […]
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GHOST Lifestyle Acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper in Landmark $1.65 Billion Deal
The World-Class Authentic Energy Drink and Lifestyle Supplement Brand Joins Forces with Beverage Giant Keurig Dr Pepper
In a monumental move that’s set to shake up the beverage and supplement industries, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced the acquisition of GHOST, the lifestyle sports nutrition brand renowned for its authentic collaborations, innovative products, and […]
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Ghost Legend ALL OUT: The Strongest Legend Pre-Workout Yet (Now in V2!)
The Legends at Ghost Lifestyle have heard the feedback from customers loud and clear: “We want a stronger LEGEND pre-workout supplement!” In September 2022, we got to see their response, and in 2024, it’s been given the V2 upgrade.
Ghost Legend is one of the best-selling pre-workout supplements on the market, developed by a […]
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