Investing in the Drive-Thru of Tomorrow

Justin Starbird is joined by p!ng co-founders Jane Lo and Rob Whitten, along with their lead investor, Haley Bryant from Hustle Fund, to get the unfiltered story of how they met. Haley breaks down the Hustle Fund thesis, why they bet on a team's execution, not just the "spicy pitch deck," and how Rob and Jane's ability to "come back with hardware in less than a year" was the ultimate signal.

You'll hear the team discuss:

• The Power of EQ: Why Hustle Fund prioritizes founders with high emotional intelligence and "kindness" who are in it for the long, 20-year journey.

• The Next Chapter: The clear, aggressive milestones the team is hitting, from providing a five-star customer experience with the first pod to redesigning for mass manufacturability so they can "crank out hundreds, even thousands" next.

• Democratizing Ownership: How p!ng's Wefunder campaign is strategically bringing early believers and customers into the fold, turning them into future licensees and marketers.

This conversation is a masterclass in founder-investor alignment, proving that sometimes, the only path to a "yes" is to simply go out and build the thing.

It’s the question everyone asks: "How are you ever going to beat the biggest name in coffee!?"

And the answer from p!ng founders Jane Lo and Rob Whitten? We already are.

We're not playing the same game. While the competition is busy managing chaos, adding endless apps, confusing menus, and more clicks, p!ng has removed it. We took the 70-year-old drive-thru, tossed out the headaches, and built a robot-powered system that delivers the perfect cup.

Every time.

In seconds.

The proof? Our pilot showed an impressive 67% repeat customer rate with ZERO rewards programs. It turns out when you make life easier, people show up!

If your coffee run is the most stressful part of your morning, this episode is a wake-up call!

Stop tolerating the line. Be a part of the future of coffee!

Get the full story and invest in our community round, open to the public: wefunder.com/ping

It’s the morning after the Super Bowl in New England. In Boston, spirits are mixed, and coffee is not optional.

Justin Starbird is back with p!ng CoFounders Jane Lo and Rob Whitten to talk about their community round and what it feels like to open the doors to everyday investors. They share why crowdfunding mattered from the start, what it’s been like to reconnect with friends and family you have not talked to in years, and how “smart money” often shows up with advice and introductions, not just dollars.

They also get real about what it takes to scale. The plan, the milestones, the risks, and the way they think about keeping investors in the loop as the pod network grows.

Then the conversation turns practical: Form C timing, the week-to-week rhythm of momentum, and the ongoing debate between paid ads and trusted newsletters.

Around here, we do not sugarcoat losses, but we do refuel fast. And if your day needs a reset, you’re in the right place.

Learn more at wefunder.com/ping.