{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"OIipop\/Graza Investor Tom Spier Rides The Elevator With Four Food Founders","description":"The latest episode of Taste Radio\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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. ","author_name":"Taste Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/tasteradio.com","html":"