OIipop/Graza Investor Tom Spier Rides The Elevator With Four Food Founders
About this episode
Tom Spier joins Taste Radio to discuss insights from food founders and their brand updates.
The latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Bakeful, Scoops, Luv & Yum and DOU. The founders and operators introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week's special co-host is Tom Spier, the founder and managing partner of BFG Partners, a venture capital firm that holds stakes in Olipop, Graza, Mid-Day Squares, AG and other fast-growing CPG companies. Tom offers insightful questions, thoughtful feedback, and strategic perspective alongside regular host Ray Latif, editor and producer of the Taste Radio podcast. Early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for future episodes of Elevator Talk. Participation is free, interviews are conducted remotely, and it's a unique opportunity to pitch your product, share news, and receive expert feedback from industry leaders. Apply now to be featured in an upcoming episode.
People in this episode
Host: Ray Latif
Guest: Tom Spier
Topics covered
- food entrepreneurship
- venture capital
- brand updates
- food and beverage industry
- startup insights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BFG Partners, Olipop, Graza, Mid-Day Squares, AG, Bakeful, Scoops, Luv & Yum, DOU
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