# Bald Ambition: When Coffee Meets Science Fiction

May 8, 2026

Rob and Jane sat down with Mookie for Episode 68 of Bald Ambition. This conversation gets into the "frothy" details of how we’re rebuilding the drive-thru from scratch.

- **The "Wow" Moment:** How our pods calibrate to your car window height and serve fresh drinks in under 60 seconds.
- **Economic Disruption:** Why our $150k franchise model is democratizing entrepreneurship compared to a traditional $1M+ franchise build.
- **Beyond the Bean:** A look at how the p!ng future expands into snacks, meals, and fully reimagined grab-and-go retail.

[Listen Now](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rob-whitten-jane-lo-p-ng-the-coffee-drive-thru-with/id1798274693?i=1000763625844)

# Contact Us

As a small startup, we realize things may not be perfect right out of the gate. And that’s where you come in.

With your feedback and support, we can keep improving to deliver the best coffee experience possible.

[Email us](mailto:support@pingthru.com)

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