Inside the Hacker House: Building with Rite Note and Divini

By : Kyle Macdonald , COO of Silicon Oasis - Featuring Josue Romero as Live Reporter At Silicon Oasis, we’re committed to spotlighting the builders shaping Arizona’s startup ecosystem.

In our latest episode of the Silicon Oasis News Network , we caught up with two standout founders participating in the Devlabs x Silicon Oasis Hacker House — a dynamic space designed to support early-stage innovation through housing, collaboration, and community. Josh Groves: Building Thought Tools for the Future Josh Groves is the founder of Rite Note,a browser-native thought tool engineered to reduce friction and amplify focus. The platform combines intuitive design with principles of “Emotional UI” to help users capture and structure thoughts while browsing — transforming moments of insight into usable content in real time. Groves is leading Rite Note’s development from the ground up, overseeing product design, AI integration, and user experience, all while embracing a transparent “build in public” philosophy. The goal? To not just enhance productivity — but to foster peace of mind. Mason Domecq: Rethinking Health with Divini We also spoke with Mason Domecq , the co-founder and CEO of Divini — a wellness drink brand born in a Phoenix apartment. Divini blends green tea, raw honey, and a live SCOBY culture (a symbiotic mix of bacteria and yeast) to create a fermented beverage rich in vitamins, probiotics, and amino acids. Designed to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and boost immune function, Divini aims to make natural wellness both accessible and enjoyable — with a mission to bring health into the mainstream.

Why It Matters Both Rite Note and Divini represent what makes the Arizona tech community so exciting: grounded founders solving real problems with vision, discipline, and purpose. Through initiatives like the Hacker House , we’re creating an environment where founders can thrive together. A Special Thanks to TOPO Advisors This episode was made possible by the generous support of TOPO Advisors , a trusted partner to early-stage founders. TOPO specializes in fractional CFO, FP&A, and bookkeeping services — empowering startups to make informed financial decisions while staying lean and focused. 📬 Want more founder stories like this ?

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