Elevator Talk Episodes

How A Veteran VC Sizes Up Five Early-Stage CPG Brands
August 19, 20261 hr 5 mins

How A Veteran VC Sizes Up Five Early-Stage CPG Brands

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights emerging leaders from Gold Crush Cocktails, Roadie Brew, Ample Hydration, Pesche and Gingerbug, who introduce their brands, share recent company updates, and highlight key milestones. This week’s special co-host is Dayton Miller, a managing partner with venture capital firm BFG Partners.
Threading The Future: Five Emerging Brands To Watch
August 12, 20261 hr 5 mins

Threading The Future: Five Emerging Brands To Watch

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights emerging leaders from Oddball, The Spice Drops, Good Greed, Little Twists, and Gamsa Foods, who introduce their brands, share recent company updates, and highlight key milestones. This week’s special co-host is Yola Blake Page, the founder Violet Thread Strategy, an Austin-based independent brand consultancy.
OIipop/Graza Investor Tom Spier Rides The Elevator With Four Food Founders
July 8, 20261 hr 1 min

OIipop/Graza Investor Tom Spier Rides The Elevator With Four Food Founders

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Bakeful, Scoops, Luv & Yum and DOU. 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.The founders and operators introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones.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.
Elevator Talk: Wave Kids, Osia, Jous, Kulli, Amor Cura
May 28, 20261 hr 5 mins

Elevator Talk: Wave Kids, Osia, Jous, Kulli, Amor Cura

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Wave Kids, Osia, Jous, Kulli and Amor Cura. The founders and operators introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week’s special co-host is Nicholas Williams, the founder of Innovation CPG.
Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
May 14, 202656 mins

Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, and Highrise Food Co. The founders and operators introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week’s special co-host is Andrew Dickow, the president and managing director of Greenwich Capital Group.
Elevator Talk: Farmwell, umma juice, Last Rep, Madpop, Afropop
April 30, 20261 hr 5 mins

Elevator Talk: Farmwell, umma juice, Last Rep, Madpop, Afropop

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Farmwell, umma juice, Last Rep, Madpop and Afropop. The founders and operators introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week’s special co-host is Madeline Haydon, the founder of Nutpods.