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)
Jack Sehgal & Chuck Zhang: Nutrablend Foods + Selling Supplements in China | Episode #160
On Episode #160 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben continue their conversation from the Basic Supplements launch, this time joined by Jack Sehgal, CEO of Nutrablend Foods, and Chuck Zhang for an in-depth discussion about supplement manufacturing, quality control, and the evolving Chinese market.
After our fascinating discussion with Basic Supplements in Episode […]
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Beta-Testing MuscleTech EuphoriQ V2 on the PricePlow Discord | Episode #159
In Episode 155 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben, Mike, and a panel of beta-testers from the PricePlow Discord sit down with Dan Grasso from MuscleTech to dive into the evolution of the fan-favorite pre-workout, EuphoriQ.
Known for its balanced energy and smooth focus, EuphoriQ quickly became a staple in the supplement community after its initial […]
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MuscleTech EuphoriQ V2: The First enfinity Paraxanthine Pre-Workout Gets a Boost
MuscleTech is back with an exciting update to their hit pre-workout, EuphoriQ. The new V2 formula, launched at the 2024 Mr. Olympia, builds upon the original by shifting to a more energized, performance-driven supplement.
EuphoriQ fans will be happy to hear they’re continuing to use enfinity® paraxanthine, the industry’s first caffeine replacement. […]
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Jonathan Scheiman: Fitbiomics Decodes Elite Athlete Microbiomes Into VNella | Episode #158
On Episode #152 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben are joined by Jonathan Scheiman, co-founder and CEO of FitBiomics, to discuss VNella, a revolutionary probiotic strain derived from the microbiomes of elite athletes. The conversation explores how this cutting-edge innovation optimizes endurance, reduces fatigue, and brings next-generation biotechnology to everyday health and […]
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GHOST Legend Grapefruit Returns for Black Friday 2024!
GHOST is bringing back one of their most surprisingly successful flavors from the past – Grapefruit is returning to Legend, this time in the incredible V4 formula! The citrus sensation launches exclusively on GhostLifestyle.com for Black Friday 2024 (November 29, 2024).
If you haven’t heard about Legend V4 yet, Ghost CEO Dan Lourenço recently detailed […]
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AN Performance Series Now Available from 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.
From ABE to AN Performance: The Evolution[…]Continue Reading →
Basic Supplements Basic Pre: Just the Basics For Focus, Energy, and Pump
When new brands hit the scene, there’s typically a big push to come out of the gate by going extreme. New kids need to differentiate themselves from the crowd, after all, or they get lost in it. Every brand needs an edge – a unique selling point that makes a splash. Typically, this means […]
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Kyle Thomas: Nutrabolt’s Chief Commercial Officer Talks C4 Hershey Partnership | Episode #157
In Episode 157 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Kyle Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer of Nutrabolt, to discuss the company’s groundbreaking partnership with The Hershey Company. Kyle, who joined Nutrabolt in 2021 after years in the Coca-Cola system, provides unique insights into how this collaboration came to be and […]
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AN Performance Hydration: Applied Nutrition USA’s ATP-Powered Performance Supplement
After teasing the market with their rebranded AN USA brand and announcing their exclusive partnership with The Vitamin Shoppe, Applied Nutrition USA has finally unveiled their first major launch under the AN Performance banner: AN Performance Hydration.
AN Performance Hydration: AN USA’s First Major Launch is All About PerformanceThis isn’t just another electrolyte […]
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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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