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Two Tokens ShortBrick, and Timber & AI — Glenn Gilmore on Rebuilding San FranciscoIn this episode of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Glenn Gilmore, founder of Brick & Timber Collective, to unpack the comeback story of San Francisco real estate. From janitorial roots to multimillion-dollar redevelopment, Glenn shares how his team transforms historic brick-and-timber buildings into modern creative offices—and why boutique assets survived the storm.They discuss interest rates, post-COVID urban recovery, lender takebacks, and how AI companies are revitalizing the city’s office demand. Glenn also reveals how his firm uses AI tools like Grok to draft, research, and speed up c...
2025-11-1034 min
Two Tokens ShortPowering the AI Revolution — with Dr. Kevin Davies of Energy QuotientAs AI’s appetite for power grows, the grid is being pushed to its limits.In this episode of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Dr. Kevin Davies, founder and CEO of Energy Quotient, to explore how artificial intelligence, data centers, and the electric grid are colliding in real time.Dr. Davies shares insights from his work at the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, his patented power-monitoring technologies, and how his company is using AI and advanced signal analytics to predict and prevent failures before they happen. They dive de...
2025-11-1042 min
Two Tokens ShortFinding Grit in the Age of AI — with Annika Charron of GritKoreIn this episode of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Annika Charron, founder of GritKore, to explore the intersection of mental resilience, technology, and creativity.Annika shares the inspiration behind GritKore — a mindset and lifestyle brand helping kids and adults strengthen their inner core in a world dominated by screens and social pressure. From illustrated books to AI-assisted design, GritKore blends wellness, innovation, and storytelling to teach practical grit for a digital generation.Together, they discuss the impact of smartphones on anxiety, using AI as a creative al...
2025-11-1037 min
Two Tokens ShortEngineering the Future: Dr. Kunal Shah on Materials, AI Hardware, and the Gold Standard of InnovationOn this episode of Two Tokens Short — where creativity, technology, and culture meet, Robert and Mitchell sit down with Dr. Kunal Shah, founder & president of LiloTree. From Intel and PNNL to bootstrapping a materials company, Dr. Shah breaks down how his team built a nickel-free, cyanide-free surface finish for PCBs that makes solder joints tougher, greener, and cheaper—crucial for aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, and the emerging AI hardware stack. We get into reliability vs. legacy processes, SBIR/NSF funding, real-world cost savings on gold, adoption cycles at OEMs, and where AI fits today (marketing ops) vs. tomorrow (data-center hard...
2025-11-1037 min
Two Tokens ShortTwo Tokens Short — Sherród: From Interface to Clay (Deep Black)In Episode 19, Robert and Mitchel go from hospital UX to hand-thrown vessels, Sherród’s journey is anything but linear. In this conversation, we trace his path from software design at scale to founding Deep Black—a studio where meaning, color theory, and “battle-tested” ceramics meet the kitchen table and the dining room. We talk design language, semiotics, the Kingdom Come collection, and how top restaurants turn plates into covert souvenirs. Then we get practical: AI as a hands-on studio assistant (Lightroom, Notion, Shopify), what a finance/production/social stack could look like for a solo maker, and how to build...
2025-11-1046 min
Two Tokens ShortAI by Phone, Consumer AI & Oddball w/ Pasquale TotaroIn Episode 18, Pasquale Totaro joins Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger to talk building consumer AI that feels like a friend—not a dashboard. We get into designing agents you can text or call, why the browser layer might disappear, the privacy tradeoffs of “always-listening” devices, and Pasquale’s journey from MIT and Apple’s iPad team to launching Oddball—a bouncy ball that makes music—with 40k units sold.We also cover go-to-market lessons from DTC vs. retail, designing for community, and how AI can augment everyday life (translation, memory, safety) without adding more clicks.Show Note...
2025-11-1038 min
Two Tokens ShortEmergency Essentials for Parents on the Go — Lindsey Shores of The Baby Go GoIn Episode 17 hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Lindsey Shores, founder and CEO of The Baby Go Go, to talk about turning a travel crisis into a nationwide essentials brand.After a frantic diaper run during a family trip to Mexico, Lindsey designed the world’s smallest diaper kit and the Magic Wipe, expanding convenience for traveling parents everywhere.This episode dives into the realities of building a product from scratch — from vacuum-sealed prototyping and supply-chain gymnastics to airport partnerships, car-rental add-ons, and vending expansion. Lindsey shares her experience as a wo...
2025-11-1028 min
Two Tokens ShortShort-Term Rentals at Scale: Luiz Batalha on Upstay’s $1B Hospitality EngineIn Episode 16 hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Luiz Batalha, co-founder of Upstay, to explore how a small experiment in short-term rentals evolved into 450+ properties, 8 markets, and $1.1B in managed assets.Luiz shares the origin story—pivoting from Turo’s car-sharing model to vacation homes—and how Upstay scaled through AI-enhanced operations, remote-first culture, and a hospitality mindset built on data and guest experience. The conversation digs into:How Upstay optimized P&Ls with AI and sentiment analysisDirect-booking strategies and capturing 15% repeat guests via Wi-Fi marketingBala...
2025-11-1036 min
Two Tokens Short“Pinball, Platforms & Play: Engineering Fun with Aaron Davis”In this electrifying episode (#15) of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Aaron Davis, co-founder of Fast Pinball, to explore how creativity, engineering, and nostalgia collide in the world of modern pinball. From designing commercial-grade control systems for homebrew builders to rekindling childhood wonder with cutting-edge hardware, Aaron shares the story of how he turned a side passion into a global platform for makers and manufacturers.The trio dives deep into the intersection of tactile play and intelligent technology — discussing the rise of the homebrew movement, how AI and CNC tools ar...
2025-10-2349 min
Two Tokens ShortEphemeral Art, Ice & AI (w/ Shintaro Okamoto, Okamoto Studio)In episode 14 of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Shintaro Okamoto, founder of Okamoto Studio, a New York–based collective redefining the art of ice.Shintaro shares his journey from growing up in Alaska to building one of the most respected ice studios in the world — where craftsmanship, design, and engineering meet ephemerality. The conversation explores:The science and art behind crystal-clear ice and large-scale sculpturesHow technology, CNC machines, and AI are transforming artistic workflowsThe creative tension between analog craft and digi...
2025-10-2333 min
Two Tokens ShortFunction Over Hype: Home, Cloth & Craft (w/ Jack & Jason Wu— design duo behind a new home & apparel studio)In episode 13 of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with brothers Jack & Jason Wu to talk about building a brand that puts function, natural materials, and longevity ahead of trend-chasing. From jackets and totes sewn in New York to modular lamps designed in CAD and tested in AR/VR, the pair unpack how to make beautiful things that are meant to be used for decades, not months.We trace their path from Parsons and double RL to launching a three-pillar studio—Cloth, Home, Craft—and sourcing folk art and antiques as livi...
2025-10-2346 min
Two Tokens ShortRed Light Therapy, Protocols & AI Workflows (w/ John Graham Harper, Lumaflex)Red Light Therapy, Protocols & AI Workflows (w/ John Graham Harper, Lumaflex)In Episode 12 of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with John Graham Harper, founder of Lumaflex, to unpack how red light therapy (photobiomodulation) is moving from “wellness trend” to clinically-informed recovery—and where AI slots into the next phase.John traces his path from combat sports injuries and a scary tumor discovery to building an FDA-cleared, portable RLT system used by medical teams, first responders, and pro organizations. We dig into what actually matters—nanometers vs. frequencies, contact protocol...
2025-10-2234 min
Two Tokens ShortCross-Border Capital, Multifamily & AI (w/ John Makarewicz, Faris Capital Partners)In Episode 11 of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with John Makarewicz, co-founder of Faris Capital Partners, to unpack how Canadian capital is flowing into U.S. value-add multifamily—and where AI supercharges the whole machine.John traces his path from building a residential powerhouse during the post-’08 recovery to today’s focus: buying tired Class-B apartments across the Sun Belt, renovating smartly, and delivering consistent cash flow to investors (many of them Canadian, navigating a very different tax/regulatory reality).The conversation hits:Why housing scarci...
2025-10-2241 min
Two Tokens ShortSmarter Circuits, Greener Boards (w/ Tom Askew, PanelRight)In Episode 10 of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Tom Askew, founder and CEO of PanelRight, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of printed circuit board design and electronic manufacturing.Tom shares his decades-long journey as an engineer and innovator, walking through how PanelRight’s AI-driven approach reduces material waste, increases efficiency, and empowers both enterprise manufacturers and independent creators.The conversation uncovers how sustainability and automation can coexist—revealing the environmental and economic potential behind smarter PCB systems. From design optimization and data mode...
2025-10-2218 min
Two Tokens ShortDesigning Profitable Stays with Data & AI (w/Bryndee Barton Revedy • Revedy Refined)In Episode 9 Robert & Mitch discuss wizard rooms to luxury beach escapes, Bryndee Barton breaks down how Revedy helps investors pick the right market, choose the right home, and then turn it into a top-earning short-term rental. We get into Revedy’s two-part model (acquisitions + asset optimization), what actually moves RevPAR (hot tubs vs. putt-putt… it depends!), and the ops grind of staging an entire house in six days. Bryndee shares how her team blends spreadsheets, Asana, and AI—using models to analyze local comps, price-lifting amenities, and even to ideate murals/themes with Midjourney—while tackling the least glamorous bottlene...
2025-10-2235 min
Two Tokens ShortCannabis, Cultivation & AI Systems (w/ Jonathan Napoli, VanGarden & The Hempest)In Episode 8 of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Jonathan Napoli, founder of VanGarden and The Hempest, to explore the evolving intersection of cannabis cultivation, automation, and artificial intelligence.Jonathan shares his 30-year journey from hemp retail pioneer to operating one of the most advanced indoor cannabis facilities on the East Coast. The conversation dives deep into the business realities, regulatory chaos, and technological frontiers of the cannabis industry—from vertical farming and environmental sensors to AI-driven yield optimization.Together, they unpack the economic pressures facing growers, th...
2025-10-1641 min
Two Tokens ShortCutting Fees & Keeping Hospitality Human (w/ Eric Goldreyer, CEO of Savvy)In Episode 7 of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with hospitality OG Eric Goldreyer—founder of BedandBreakfast.com (sold to HomeAway), co-founder of TurnKey Vacation Rentals (sold to Vacasa), and now CEO of Savvy.com, a book-direct marketplace for professionally managed vacation rentals.Eric traces the arc from dial-up B&B guides to today’s fee-heavy OTAs—and why he’s betting on radical transparency: Savvy shows side-by-side prices for the same stay on Savvy vs. Airbnb vs. Vrbo and routes you directly to the host. We dig into what “book direct” re...
2025-10-1636 min
Two Tokens ShortBrewing Culture, Scaling Craft, and AI at the Tap (w/ Juan Manuel Torres, Tripping Animals Brewing Co.)In Episode 6 of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Juan Manuel Torres, Co-Founder of Tripping Animals Brewing Co., to explore how a basement hobby in Caracas grew into one of Florida’s most talked-about breweries.Juan shares what it takes to scale production in a competitive market, why Florida is the brand’s main focus, and how his team balances tradition, creativity, and new trends like hazy IPAs and fruit-forward sours. Along the way, he opens up about the challenges of distribution, the economics of craft brewing, and how trust betw...
2025-10-0929 min
Two Tokens ShortDigital Keys, Global Scale (w/ Eljas Saastamoinen, CEO of Bitwards)In Episode 5 of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Eljas Saastamoinen, CEO of Bitwards, to explore the future of mobile access.Eljas shares the journey of building a Finland-based startup into a global digital access provider—where speed, trust, and user adoption are just as important as the tech itself. He explains why mobile credentials are following the same adoption curve as mobile payments, and how the shift from cards to phones is saving universities, businesses, and institutions millions in costs and waste.We cover:Th...
2025-10-0742 min
Two Tokens ShortData Formula: Making AI Work in the Real World (w/ Greg Gillespie, CEO of Collectiv)In Episode 4 of Two Tokens Short, Mitchell Newberger and Robert De La Rosa sit down with Greg Gillespie, CEO of Collectiv, to unpack why most companies aren’t actually “AI-ready”—and how to fix it. Greg breaks down Collectiv’s DATA Formula (Data • Alignment • Team → Automation), showing how clean data, process alignment, and real adoption come before the shiny AI layer.From finance use cases to sales insights, Greg explains how organizations can land quick wins, build a culture of change, and stand up a scalable data lakehouse that any AI agent can tap. We also dig into AI onboardi...
2025-10-0743 min
Two Tokens ShortHealthcare Algorithms & AI Equity (w/ Alaa Youssef, Chief AI Officer at Basys.aiIn Episode 3 of Two Tokens Short, Mitchell Newberger and Robert De La Rosa dive into the intersection of AI, healthcare, and fairness with Alaa Youssef, Chief AI Officer at Basys.ai.Alaa shares her journey from big data research at the University of Toronto to hands-on AI engineering at Stanford, and now leading AI deployment at Basys.ai. Along the way, she explains why healthcare algorithms are uniquely complex, why reasoning and context matter more than raw outputs, and how equity and bias must be addressed in every step of the pipeline.We explore:Th...
2025-09-1618 min
Two Tokens ShortScope Creep & the PillBot Journey (w/ Torrey Smith, Endiatx)In Episode 1 of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Money Making Mitch press start with Torrey Smith, co-founder and CEO of Endiatx, the team behind the PillBot — a swallowable surgical robot changing the future of healthcare.We dive into the startup rollercoaster, tackling one of the hardest challenges in tech and medicine: scope creep. Torrey shares the highs and lows of innovating in the medical device space, how to balance ambition with reality, and why swallowing a robot might be the next big leap in diagnostics.We talk:How PillBot aims to...
2025-09-0341 min
Two Tokens ShortSmart Cities, Digital Twins & the Simulation Century (w/ Paul Doherty)In Episode 2 of Two Tokens Short, Robert De La Rosa and Money Making Mitch drop a token into the future of cities with Paul Doherty, architect, technologist, and global leader in smart infrastructure.Paul takes us on a wild journey from his early IBM days with young Bill Gates, to shaping Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia, to reimagining smart cities, digital twins, and decentralized infrastructure across the globe.We talk:Why he sees AI alone as “cotton candy” without trusted data to back it upHow blockchain and digital twins create a new...
2025-08-281h 02
BL_K NOISE RadioBL_K NOISE Radio 44 - Glitch / Sound Design / MelodicShowcasing left-field electronic music. TRACKLIST: 00:00 DJ Skymall 01:20 Robert Lippok - Psychic Waveforms https://raster-raster.bandcamp.com/album/applied-autonomy 05:58 Surgeons Girl – Ash To Soil https://surgeonsgirl1.bandcamp.com/album/sever 09:26 Lakker - Mustard Crying https://blueprintrecords.bandcamp.com/album/torran-ep 15:06 Illocanblo - Maze https://rednetic.bandcamp.com/album/maze 20:01 DJ Skymall 22:41 Poborsk - Earth From The Sky https://bedroomresearch.bandcamp.com/album/gradient-scene 25:41 Arovane & Phonem...
2022-09-061h 02
@Brant_MooreIs 3D Printing The Future Of BMX Parts?!3D Printing BMX Parts, Future Of BMX Or Nah? - https://youtu.be/iNNBoIYDtE4
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Joe Foley - Are We Good? - BSD - https://youtu.be/HvZDzcaSn1g
Robert Galiana - 30 Years Old Edit - https://youtu.be/ZxhLIAgAjgw
Mikey Andrew F-It All Section - https://youtu.be/tOXx8nrLqL8
Canberra Australia BMX Guide - https://youtu.be/rzdPUp1hfkM
Chocolate Truck 2 Premiere Night - https://youtu.be/puIFEe_mz1Y
“FRACTURE” By Feli...
2022-07-0922 min
RIVER1467 BrekkyGenevieve Dobson, Red Cross LifebloodThis morning during breakfast Dave caught up with Genevieve Dobson from Red Cross Lifeblood.
If you can help out by donating blood phone 13 14 95 or go to https://www.lifeblood.com.au/
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2022-04-0405 min
The CultureBING BONGJeff celebrates his 38th birthday. He shares his first experience at the spa that left him scarred. He also discusses whatever he feels like in this episode as Ant goes along for the ride.Topics Discussed:Will Smith memoirThe KnicksJay-Z getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Harder they Fall movieThe artist formerly known as Kanye WestIs Joe Budden bisexual?Boosie is homophobicDaylight SavingsAaron Rodgers not vaccinatedIce Cube leaves $9 million on the tableBlack diversity specialist gets firedSuns owner a racist?Biggie's Ready to Die album still on Billboard 200?Referenced Links:
2021-11-081h 03
Little Teeth, BIG SmilesThe “Covid Reset”: How I Changed My Outlook, and My PerspectiveListen to pediatric dental practice management guru Dr. Robert Delarosa, founding partner of Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, talk about how he paused, took advantage of the time during the early shutdown of Covid-19; and how he changed his practice and personal outlooks on things. Rob describes the “Covid Reset” and the thought process he underwent that has given him a fresh start on what his personal and professional goals are going forward. Get ready to be inspired!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-10-1229 min
Creeping Wave RadioEp.20 No Time Like The PresentWith Nap kidnapped by Soviet Vampires & Literally Hitler, its up to a band of senior fugitives from the retirement home to save the day...and Old Scratch of course.
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2020-11-0721 min
The U MindEp. 20 No Time Like The PresentWith Nap kidnapped by Soviet Vampires & Literally Hitler, its up to a band of senior fugitives from the retirement home to save the day...and Old Scratch of course.
To get caught up from the beginning, check out:
I Heart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-creeping-wave-radio-30982895/
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/lucid-nap
Youtube Creeping Wave Playlist: https://youtu.be/XUjyifKp12o
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creeping-wave-radio/id1329676341
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/napoleon-doom/creeping-wave-radio
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2020-11-0721 min
Murder City: True Crime of Houston, TexasRachel Delarosa and Robert CerdaDecember 2017. The city of Houston is recovering from Harvey and still on a World Series high. Morale around town is positive, and it was no different for two young people in the early stages of a blooming relationship. Rachel and Robert are last seen alive, happy and bubbly, in the NW Houston area of Spring Branch. Less than an hour later Rachel would be deceased across town, and Robert was nowhere to be found. What happened to this couple in that short amount of time that would alter their families lives forever?
If you have A...
2018-09-1300 min