1 00:00:02,461 --> 00:00:03,794 - Now ten weeks ago, 2 00:00:03,838 --> 00:00:05,963 I sent 15 of america's best 3 00:00:06,048 --> 00:00:08,132 Up-and-coming food and drink entrepreneurs 4 00:00:08,250 --> 00:00:11,010 On a crash course of business challenges... 5 00:00:11,095 --> 00:00:13,345 Create your very own wine brand. 6 00:00:13,431 --> 00:00:15,764 Sell kitchen products on live television. 7 00:00:15,850 --> 00:00:17,099 - Action. 8 00:00:17,143 --> 00:00:18,392 - Run a pop-up coffee shop. 9 00:00:18,436 --> 00:00:19,184 - Uh-oh! 10 00:00:19,228 --> 00:00:20,310 - Whoo! 11 00:00:20,396 --> 00:00:21,437 - Designed to test their character... 12 00:00:21,480 --> 00:00:22,980 - I feel like a failure. [sniffles] 13 00:00:23,024 --> 00:00:24,440 - Showcase their business skills... 14 00:00:24,525 --> 00:00:26,900 - We care about our profits. We're running businesses. 15 00:00:26,986 --> 00:00:29,028 - And convince me they have what it takes 16 00:00:29,030 --> 00:00:32,656 To win $1/4 million of my very own cash. 17 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:33,866 - The concept, 18 00:00:33,909 --> 00:00:36,902 I truly felt like there was potential there. 19 00:00:36,954 --> 00:00:39,747 - Tonight, just three are left standing: 20 00:00:42,251 --> 00:00:45,586 And this week, we will be showcasing your products. 21 00:00:45,671 --> 00:00:46,712 - Drink the future! 22 00:00:46,797 --> 00:00:47,921 There's a lot riding on this 23 00:00:47,965 --> 00:00:50,049 Not just for me, but for the world. 24 00:00:50,134 --> 00:00:51,925 - This opportunity is life-changing. 25 00:00:51,969 --> 00:00:54,094 - The win is so close now. 26 00:00:54,138 --> 00:00:56,680 Welcome to my pizza girl popup. 27 00:00:56,724 --> 00:00:57,681 - Are you proud of yourself? 28 00:00:57,725 --> 00:00:58,891 - No, not yet. 29 00:00:58,976 --> 00:01:01,810 - The person who I'll be investing in... 30 00:01:01,896 --> 00:01:06,482 Who will be my food star? 31 00:01:06,567 --> 00:01:09,443 [dramatic music] 32 00:01:09,528 --> 00:01:16,492 ♪ ♪ 33 00:01:20,039 --> 00:01:22,122 - The time has come for my finalists 34 00:01:22,208 --> 00:01:24,833 To face one last challenge. 35 00:01:24,919 --> 00:01:26,085 - Top three. 36 00:01:26,128 --> 00:01:27,961 - Oh, my gosh. [chuckles] - oh, my god! 37 00:01:28,047 --> 00:01:28,921 I can't believe it! 38 00:01:29,048 --> 00:01:30,464 - Oh, look. Our products there. 39 00:01:30,549 --> 00:01:32,091 ♪ ♪ 40 00:01:32,134 --> 00:01:34,218 Smart cups launched with an energy drink. 41 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:36,386 It's known as the world's first printed beverage. 42 00:01:36,472 --> 00:01:39,556 You add water, releasing the ingredients. 43 00:01:39,642 --> 00:01:41,100 And then you drink it. 44 00:01:41,644 --> 00:01:43,310 - [squealing excitedly] no! 45 00:01:43,395 --> 00:01:44,770 Pizza girl! 46 00:01:44,814 --> 00:01:46,188 ♪ ♪ 47 00:01:46,232 --> 00:01:48,982 Pizza girl is an all-organic pasta sauce company. 48 00:01:48,984 --> 00:01:51,110 There is no added sugar or preservatives 49 00:01:51,195 --> 00:01:53,028 And it is also the best-tasting pasta sauce 50 00:01:53,072 --> 00:01:54,988 Because we kettle cook it for hours. 51 00:01:55,074 --> 00:01:56,031 - I've never actually seen your guys' products. 52 00:01:56,075 --> 00:01:58,492 - Pizza girl! - I know. 53 00:01:58,577 --> 00:02:00,786 ♪ ♪ 54 00:02:00,871 --> 00:02:02,746 Fat miilk is a vietnamese coffee company. 55 00:02:02,832 --> 00:02:05,958 I import all of the beans directly from vietnam, 56 00:02:06,085 --> 00:02:07,793 I roast it here, I package it up, 57 00:02:07,837 --> 00:02:09,545 And I share it with the world. 58 00:02:09,630 --> 00:02:11,121 ♪ ♪ 59 00:02:11,173 --> 00:02:13,215 - Before I choose which brand to invest in, 60 00:02:13,259 --> 00:02:15,551 I need to stress test the products to see 61 00:02:15,594 --> 00:02:18,887 Who can take their business to the next level. 62 00:02:18,973 --> 00:02:21,056 [suspenseful music] 63 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:21,974 Hello, hello. - Hi! 64 00:02:22,017 --> 00:02:22,933 - Hi! - Hello. 65 00:02:23,060 --> 00:02:25,144 - All three of you, congratulations. 66 00:02:25,229 --> 00:02:26,436 This week, 67 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:30,607 I'm deciding who will win my $1/4 million investment. 68 00:02:30,693 --> 00:02:32,943 I have done extensive research 69 00:02:33,028 --> 00:02:35,195 Across all three of your businesses, 70 00:02:35,281 --> 00:02:38,949 But now, I need to see how the public feels 71 00:02:38,993 --> 00:02:42,953 And get some insight when they can see, touch, 72 00:02:42,997 --> 00:02:44,663 And taste your products. 73 00:02:44,748 --> 00:02:46,165 - [whispers] yes. 74 00:02:46,250 --> 00:02:48,292 - Tomorrow, each and every one of you will be hosting 75 00:02:48,335 --> 00:02:53,714 Your very own event showcasing your products... 76 00:02:53,799 --> 00:02:55,215 - Cool. 77 00:02:55,259 --> 00:02:57,217 - Your brand, and you. 78 00:02:57,303 --> 00:02:59,887 Now whilst I've seen something unique 79 00:02:59,972 --> 00:03:02,264 Across all three of your businesses, 80 00:03:02,349 --> 00:03:05,475 There are ways you can evolve 81 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:07,728 Ahead of going live to the public 82 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:11,899 Which will help me decide who I'm gonna invest in. 83 00:03:11,942 --> 00:03:13,650 Chris, let's start with you. 84 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:16,653 Smart cups is a truly revolutionary product, 85 00:03:16,697 --> 00:03:18,405 But hard to grasp. 86 00:03:18,490 --> 00:03:20,908 Your marketer needs a big push in the right direction. 87 00:03:20,993 --> 00:03:23,118 We need to make sure that the average joe 88 00:03:23,162 --> 00:03:26,038 Can really understand the benefits of your product, 89 00:03:26,165 --> 00:03:28,665 So you'll be working on a brand-new marking campaign... 90 00:03:28,709 --> 00:03:30,209 - Cool. 91 00:03:30,252 --> 00:03:33,462 - That will really help your product shine en masse. 92 00:03:33,547 --> 00:03:34,588 ♪ ♪ 93 00:03:34,673 --> 00:03:35,672 - Lan! 94 00:03:35,716 --> 00:03:36,924 Now, you have a mission 95 00:03:37,009 --> 00:03:39,635 To bring vietnamese coffee beans to the public 96 00:03:39,762 --> 00:03:43,055 With fat miilk, but I know 97 00:03:43,098 --> 00:03:45,891 Your coffee can have a much, much bigger reach 98 00:03:45,935 --> 00:03:50,062 If it wasn't just coffee beans and customers can taste it 99 00:03:50,064 --> 00:03:51,563 Without having to brew it first. 100 00:03:51,649 --> 00:03:52,981 - Mm, yeah. 101 00:03:53,067 --> 00:03:56,193 - You're gonna be developing and making a delicious, 102 00:03:56,320 --> 00:03:58,528 Ready-to-drink vietnamese coffee. 103 00:03:58,572 --> 00:04:01,240 - Oh! 104 00:04:01,367 --> 00:04:02,783 - Caroline. 105 00:04:02,868 --> 00:04:05,118 Pizza girl is a brand that is definitely you 106 00:04:05,204 --> 00:04:06,745 Through-and-through, hands-down. 107 00:04:06,830 --> 00:04:08,080 - Yep. 108 00:04:08,123 --> 00:04:10,374 - The pasta sauce is delicious. - Thank you. 109 00:04:10,459 --> 00:04:14,711 - But it's time to expand your brand 110 00:04:14,797 --> 00:04:16,713 With something that your name 111 00:04:16,799 --> 00:04:19,383 Already makes your customers crave, 112 00:04:19,426 --> 00:04:23,512 So I want you to develop your very own frozen pizza... 113 00:04:23,597 --> 00:04:24,763 - Oh, my gosh. 114 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:26,390 - That will really showcase your sauce. 115 00:04:26,517 --> 00:04:31,019 Tomorrow, the public will see your re-energized brands 116 00:04:31,063 --> 00:04:33,689 And products for the very first time. 117 00:04:33,732 --> 00:04:35,232 Right. 118 00:04:35,276 --> 00:04:37,484 All three of you, good luck, and I'll see you soon. 119 00:04:37,569 --> 00:04:38,735 Off you go. 120 00:04:38,779 --> 00:04:40,362 [dramatic music] 121 00:04:40,406 --> 00:04:43,031 As well as demonstrating their businesses can provide 122 00:04:43,117 --> 00:04:46,118 A growth opportunity for my investment, 123 00:04:46,161 --> 00:04:47,953 I want to see how the public react 124 00:04:47,997 --> 00:04:49,746 To their leveled-up products. 125 00:04:49,832 --> 00:04:51,581 - Good luck! - Bye. Later. 126 00:04:51,667 --> 00:04:53,083 - Bye, guys. 127 00:04:53,168 --> 00:04:56,420 - So I've given each of them an empty retail space. 128 00:04:56,463 --> 00:04:59,214 - Oh, my gosh. 129 00:04:59,258 --> 00:05:01,633 - They have just 24 hours to transform them 130 00:05:01,677 --> 00:05:05,679 Into pop-up events to present their brands to the public. 131 00:05:05,764 --> 00:05:08,390 ♪ ♪ 132 00:05:08,475 --> 00:05:10,851 I know these three need a huge amount of help 133 00:05:10,936 --> 00:05:12,311 To pull off their launch event tomorrow, 134 00:05:12,438 --> 00:05:13,979 And they will not be able to do it alone, 135 00:05:14,064 --> 00:05:16,690 So I've invited three previous contestants back. 136 00:05:16,734 --> 00:05:18,066 - [gasps] oh, my god! 137 00:05:18,110 --> 00:05:21,445 - I heard you needed a little help. 138 00:05:21,530 --> 00:05:22,571 [lan squeals softly] 139 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:23,864 [soft upbeat music] 140 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:26,700 [chris laughs] - hi, chris! 141 00:05:26,785 --> 00:05:28,577 - [laughing] what's up, man? 142 00:05:28,662 --> 00:05:31,121 - Hey. I was just wondering if you need any extra help. 143 00:05:31,165 --> 00:05:34,374 - Oh, my god! [caroline screams] 144 00:05:34,460 --> 00:05:37,377 Seeing sydney walk in the door, I'm so excited. 145 00:05:37,463 --> 00:05:40,464 This sweet human's now gonna get to support me 146 00:05:40,507 --> 00:05:45,010 Through this crazy finale, and I could not be happier. 147 00:05:45,054 --> 00:05:48,638 - Okay. - Ah! 148 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:51,850 [peaceful upbeat music] 149 00:05:51,894 --> 00:05:54,311 It's literally homemade in a jar. 150 00:05:54,396 --> 00:05:55,687 - Delicious. 151 00:05:55,731 --> 00:05:59,816 - I grew up eating pasta sauce almost every meal. 152 00:05:59,860 --> 00:06:01,068 You'd be surprised 153 00:06:01,111 --> 00:06:02,944 How many ways you can use a pasta sauce. 154 00:06:03,030 --> 00:06:05,530 We are in about 500 stores now, 155 00:06:05,574 --> 00:06:08,283 And we're producing about 3,000 jars a week. 156 00:06:08,369 --> 00:06:09,785 Let's make a bunch of these. 157 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:11,828 I grew up in the family pizza business. 158 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:13,288 [camera shutter clicking] 159 00:06:13,332 --> 00:06:16,666 D'amores pizza is famous in malibu, for sure. 160 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:18,043 It's the only good pizza. 161 00:06:18,128 --> 00:06:19,211 Hi! - Hey, what's up? 162 00:06:19,296 --> 00:06:22,255 - Now, I have my own little pizza girl. 163 00:06:22,341 --> 00:06:25,884 My dad helped the moniker "pizza girl" 164 00:06:25,969 --> 00:06:27,719 Because he made us wear these embarrassing shirts 165 00:06:27,805 --> 00:06:28,970 That said, "pizza kid." 166 00:06:28,972 --> 00:06:30,806 And once people get to know the story, 167 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:36,103 Then they understand why pizza girl makes pasta sauce. 168 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:39,272 - I've never seen anyone work harder, including myself. 169 00:06:39,358 --> 00:06:42,401 - My dream is to get this investment 170 00:06:42,444 --> 00:06:45,529 And then be able to buy my own facility. 171 00:06:45,572 --> 00:06:48,156 ♪ ♪ 172 00:06:48,242 --> 00:06:50,200 - And what the hell are you doing here, man? 173 00:06:50,244 --> 00:06:52,035 - I'm here to help. What is this, though? 174 00:06:52,121 --> 00:06:53,036 Is this-- - this is smart cup. 175 00:06:53,122 --> 00:06:54,287 - This is smart cup? - Yeah. 176 00:06:54,373 --> 00:06:56,957 So you just add water and less than a minute, 177 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:58,500 You have an energy drink. 178 00:06:58,544 --> 00:07:00,168 Go ahead. 179 00:07:00,212 --> 00:07:01,953 - That's really good. 180 00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:04,714 ♪ ♪ 181 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:06,299 - Hey, princess! Hi! - [giggling] 182 00:07:06,385 --> 00:07:08,510 - My family gives me a purpose. 183 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:12,556 Before I met maria, I really had no real direction. 184 00:07:12,641 --> 00:07:13,807 Hey. [smooches] 185 00:07:13,851 --> 00:07:16,351 And she put a fire in my belly. 186 00:07:16,395 --> 00:07:18,937 - When chris and I first started dating, 187 00:07:18,981 --> 00:07:21,481 He was a man with a lot of ideas. 188 00:07:21,567 --> 00:07:22,774 ♪ ♪ 189 00:07:22,776 --> 00:07:24,317 - My dad is a scientist. 190 00:07:24,361 --> 00:07:26,987 - Comedian. - A chemist. 191 00:07:27,906 --> 00:07:29,156 ♪ ♪ 192 00:07:29,241 --> 00:07:31,950 - Smart cups eliminates liquid from products, 193 00:07:31,994 --> 00:07:33,910 And so we can take all your products 194 00:07:33,996 --> 00:07:35,328 That you see in a grocery store, 195 00:07:35,372 --> 00:07:36,329 And we can print those. 196 00:07:36,415 --> 00:07:38,123 All you have to do is add water 197 00:07:38,167 --> 00:07:40,041 And in a couple seconds, you have your mouthwash, 198 00:07:40,127 --> 00:07:42,919 You have your beverages, you have your margarita, 199 00:07:43,005 --> 00:07:44,212 You have your detergent. 200 00:07:44,298 --> 00:07:47,966 Having gordon on board will make smart cups, 201 00:07:48,010 --> 00:07:50,218 Overnight, a global business. 202 00:07:50,262 --> 00:07:52,846 It's gonna be so exciting, I can taste it. 203 00:07:52,890 --> 00:07:56,391 ♪ ♪ 204 00:07:56,477 --> 00:07:59,060 - The whole idea that he wants to see this product line 205 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:02,647 Be expanded outside of, like, brewing coffee. 206 00:08:02,733 --> 00:08:08,820 I am supposed to create a ready-to-drink beverage. 207 00:08:08,864 --> 00:08:11,114 ♪ ♪ 208 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:13,116 My parents immigrated here from vietnam, 209 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:14,409 And they really wanted their children 210 00:08:14,495 --> 00:08:16,369 To have a secure and stable career, 211 00:08:16,455 --> 00:08:18,079 And that's why I became a pharmacist. 212 00:08:18,123 --> 00:08:20,999 [camera shutter clicking] 213 00:08:21,084 --> 00:08:23,293 I bought this bike when I was a full-time pharmacist 214 00:08:23,337 --> 00:08:25,879 And was gonna drive around chicago and serve coffee. 215 00:08:25,964 --> 00:08:27,130 [person chuckles] 216 00:08:27,257 --> 00:08:28,924 I've always grown up with vietnamese coffee, 217 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:30,967 And as I got older, I just knew that 218 00:08:31,053 --> 00:08:32,344 We had to push it out there. 219 00:08:32,471 --> 00:08:34,846 Per week, we are selling anywhere 220 00:08:34,848 --> 00:08:38,350 From 500 to 800 pounds of beans. 221 00:08:38,393 --> 00:08:41,561 I haven't told my parents that I quit being a pharmacist 222 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:44,439 To start fat miilk because they are so proud of me, 223 00:08:44,525 --> 00:08:48,068 And so I just don't want to be a disappointment. 224 00:08:48,111 --> 00:08:50,987 And so that's why I haven't told them. 225 00:08:51,073 --> 00:08:53,406 - So these are all blue roasts for the market? 226 00:08:53,450 --> 00:08:55,242 - Yeah, and they all have to go out today. 227 00:08:55,327 --> 00:08:58,870 My parents are huge inspirations to me, 228 00:08:58,956 --> 00:09:00,163 And I don't think they know 229 00:09:00,207 --> 00:09:03,083 How big of an influence they've had in my life. 230 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:05,126 This opportunity with gordon ramsay 231 00:09:05,212 --> 00:09:07,003 Is definitely life-changing, 232 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:10,298 And I just hope that they come out of this proud. 233 00:09:10,842 --> 00:09:12,551 - Oh! 234 00:09:12,636 --> 00:09:13,969 - Drink the future! 235 00:09:14,012 --> 00:09:16,680 - The pressure reaches breaking point. 236 00:09:16,723 --> 00:09:19,391 - Oh, my god! - Are you okay? 237 00:09:19,476 --> 00:09:20,517 [dramatic music] 238 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:24,104 - I have a very tough decision to make. 239 00:09:31,071 --> 00:09:32,612 - In just 24 hours, 240 00:09:32,698 --> 00:09:36,616 The three finalists vying for my $1/4 million investment 241 00:09:36,702 --> 00:09:37,951 Will showcase their brands 242 00:09:38,036 --> 00:09:39,911 In their own pop-up retail spaces. 243 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:41,037 [indistinct chatter] 244 00:09:41,123 --> 00:09:42,414 - I walk into an empty space 245 00:09:42,499 --> 00:09:45,292 And I don't know how I'm gonna do this in 24 hours 246 00:09:45,377 --> 00:09:47,043 And I see you and I'm like, "all right." 247 00:09:47,129 --> 00:09:49,170 - To lend a helping hand, 248 00:09:49,214 --> 00:09:51,881 They've each been joined by a previous contestant. 249 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:54,676 - Oh, my god! [caroline laughs] 250 00:09:54,761 --> 00:09:56,794 - I've also enlisted an interior designer... 251 00:09:56,805 --> 00:09:58,346 - Hi! 252 00:09:58,390 --> 00:10:01,474 - For each finalist to help bring their units to life. 253 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:03,351 [dramatic music] 254 00:10:03,395 --> 00:10:08,315 - I want to have kind of like this night market street feel. 255 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:11,651 - Looking at your products here and the colors, 256 00:10:11,695 --> 00:10:13,236 It'd be like black walls 257 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:14,988 With those pops of your brand colors... 258 00:10:15,073 --> 00:10:18,617 - Yeah. - Just like jumping off at you. 259 00:10:18,660 --> 00:10:20,869 - The whole design that I'm really going for 260 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:23,747 In this space is essentially to be transported 261 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:28,084 To a combination of old age and new age vietnam. 262 00:10:28,128 --> 00:10:30,712 [upbeat suspenseful music] 263 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:32,088 - With the space, 264 00:10:32,174 --> 00:10:34,591 I want to capture that this is a technology platform 265 00:10:34,676 --> 00:10:37,093 Capable of printing food, beverages, and beyond. 266 00:10:37,179 --> 00:10:38,428 - Okay. 267 00:10:38,555 --> 00:10:40,305 - I want to capture the environmental aspect of it. 268 00:10:40,390 --> 00:10:41,640 - So I'm thinking 269 00:10:41,725 --> 00:10:43,850 Every material in this space needs to be organic, 270 00:10:43,894 --> 00:10:45,352 Something that's found on earth, 271 00:10:45,395 --> 00:10:48,813 Because I feel like this is such an earth-focused endeavor. 272 00:10:48,899 --> 00:10:50,315 - I love it. 273 00:10:50,359 --> 00:10:53,193 I'm competing against lan and caroline in the finale. 274 00:10:53,236 --> 00:10:55,737 Lan's got fat miilk, a vietnamese coffee, 275 00:10:55,781 --> 00:10:59,240 Caroline's the pizza girl with her pasta sauce. 276 00:10:59,326 --> 00:11:01,743 The good thing that I've got on my side, smart cups, 277 00:11:01,828 --> 00:11:03,411 I can make both their products! 278 00:11:03,497 --> 00:11:04,913 ♪ ♪ 279 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:07,957 - I just want the personality of pizza girl 280 00:11:08,001 --> 00:11:10,126 To be represented everywhere. 281 00:11:10,212 --> 00:11:12,545 - So I think we can have, like, something in the middle. 282 00:11:12,631 --> 00:11:15,924 Like, it will be like the pasta pizza bar. 283 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:17,217 - Great. I love the idea of doing, like, 284 00:11:17,260 --> 00:11:19,219 A pizza-making station, because it's so fun... 285 00:11:19,304 --> 00:11:20,261 - Oh, fun. So fun. 286 00:11:20,305 --> 00:11:21,513 - To, like, pound out the dough. 287 00:11:21,682 --> 00:11:22,972 - Yeah, we're gonna have all the toppings over there. 288 00:11:23,100 --> 00:11:24,224 - Yes! 289 00:11:24,267 --> 00:11:27,686 - The win is so close now I can taste it. 290 00:11:27,729 --> 00:11:28,812 And you know what? 291 00:11:28,855 --> 00:11:30,772 It tastes like pizza girl sauce. 292 00:11:30,816 --> 00:11:31,856 [car horns honk] 293 00:11:31,983 --> 00:11:35,777 ♪ ♪ 294 00:11:35,862 --> 00:11:37,195 - This is the final challenge, 295 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:39,989 And it's the first time I'll be seeing the top three 296 00:11:40,075 --> 00:11:41,157 Unveil their products to the public. 297 00:11:41,201 --> 00:11:42,826 But before their launch parties, 298 00:11:42,911 --> 00:11:44,911 I need them to make some tweaks 299 00:11:44,996 --> 00:11:46,162 With the help of my guest consultants. 300 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:49,290 Here's hoping they're open to change. 301 00:11:49,334 --> 00:11:52,001 Working with chris on his smart cups marketing 302 00:11:52,045 --> 00:11:53,670 Are jamie and olivia... - Hey. 303 00:11:53,714 --> 00:11:55,088 - From branding agency, flux. 304 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:56,673 - Hey, guys. How are you? - Hi! 305 00:11:56,717 --> 00:11:58,675 - The company's clients include spotify, 306 00:11:58,719 --> 00:12:01,219 Home depot, and live nation. 307 00:12:01,263 --> 00:12:03,263 - Gordon asked us to work with you today... 308 00:12:03,348 --> 00:12:04,431 - Yeah. 309 00:12:04,683 --> 00:12:06,099 - To help transform the brand from now to next. 310 00:12:06,143 --> 00:12:07,976 Are you ready? - Yeah, let's do this. 311 00:12:08,103 --> 00:12:09,811 Yeah, I'm excited. - Okay. Let's have a seat. 312 00:12:09,896 --> 00:12:11,312 ♪ ♪ 313 00:12:11,356 --> 00:12:13,773 - Helping lan create her ready-to-drink coffee 314 00:12:13,817 --> 00:12:15,233 Are dennis and alina 315 00:12:15,277 --> 00:12:18,236 From leading drinks developer, drink labs. 316 00:12:18,280 --> 00:12:19,028 - Hi! 317 00:12:19,114 --> 00:12:20,488 - Hi! How are you? - Hello! 318 00:12:20,532 --> 00:12:21,948 - Hey, guys! 319 00:12:22,033 --> 00:12:24,367 - They work with big brands like keurig, dr. Pepper. 320 00:12:24,453 --> 00:12:26,661 - We are ready just to help you take this to the next level. 321 00:12:26,705 --> 00:12:29,456 ♪ ♪ 322 00:12:29,541 --> 00:12:32,792 - Finally, helping caroline create a line of frozen pizzas 323 00:12:32,836 --> 00:12:36,171 Is founder of slow rise pizza, noel brohner, 324 00:12:36,298 --> 00:12:38,757 Known as the professor of pizza, 325 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:39,924 Noel's worked with big companies 326 00:12:39,968 --> 00:12:41,551 Like google and disney. 327 00:12:41,636 --> 00:12:42,761 - Hi. - This is ines. 328 00:12:42,846 --> 00:12:44,971 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you, too. 329 00:12:45,056 --> 00:12:46,389 - Hey, I gotta say I'm jealous of you 330 00:12:46,433 --> 00:12:49,642 Because you're a piece of la pizza history. 331 00:12:49,728 --> 00:12:51,144 - Oh, my god. - You really are. 332 00:12:51,229 --> 00:12:53,480 - Frozen pizza's been a dream of ours forever, you know? 333 00:12:53,565 --> 00:12:55,857 D'amores should've had it years and years and years ago. 334 00:12:55,942 --> 00:12:59,360 ♪ ♪ 335 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:00,612 - We have some ideas, 336 00:13:00,655 --> 00:13:02,447 So this is a chance for us to talk together 337 00:13:02,491 --> 00:13:04,032 And brainstorm around a little bit 338 00:13:04,075 --> 00:13:05,617 And see what comes out of it. 339 00:13:05,702 --> 00:13:07,786 How much time do you spend 340 00:13:07,829 --> 00:13:09,704 Explaining smart cups to people? 341 00:13:09,790 --> 00:13:11,039 - A lot of time. - Great. 342 00:13:11,082 --> 00:13:12,540 We're gonna change that. - Yeah. 343 00:13:12,626 --> 00:13:14,918 - Let's make sure that somebody can get it in a half a second. 344 00:13:15,003 --> 00:13:16,044 - Yep. 345 00:13:16,254 --> 00:13:20,381 - So, "for a better planet, just add water." 346 00:13:20,467 --> 00:13:22,550 - Oh, that's cool. I like that. 347 00:13:22,636 --> 00:13:23,676 - "drink the future." 348 00:13:23,762 --> 00:13:26,721 [intricate percussive music] 349 00:13:26,807 --> 00:13:30,058 "small cup, big impact." 350 00:13:30,143 --> 00:13:32,060 - What you guys have done is amazing. 351 00:13:32,103 --> 00:13:34,187 It's so simple, it's so clean. 352 00:13:34,231 --> 00:13:35,855 I think it creates that visceral feeling. 353 00:13:35,941 --> 00:13:38,233 I've never really seen it like this before, 354 00:13:38,276 --> 00:13:40,109 And it makes it so much cleaner. 355 00:13:40,195 --> 00:13:42,987 I love that there's fruit there, there's water. 356 00:13:43,073 --> 00:13:44,239 It's alive. 357 00:13:44,449 --> 00:13:47,075 But over here, "for a better planet, just add water." 358 00:13:47,118 --> 00:13:48,993 It gets to the point. It's so simple. 359 00:13:49,079 --> 00:13:51,412 I'd give you a kiss right now if I could. 360 00:13:51,456 --> 00:13:52,705 [laughter] 361 00:13:52,791 --> 00:13:54,666 - Happy to hear that. Yeah. 362 00:13:54,709 --> 00:13:56,167 - It takes me so long to explain smart cups. 363 00:13:56,294 --> 00:13:58,086 Now, I've got a couple sentences, 364 00:13:58,129 --> 00:14:00,713 I hit people, wham, bam, thank you, ma'am, 365 00:14:00,757 --> 00:14:02,882 Now you understand smart cups! 366 00:14:02,926 --> 00:14:05,677 [suspenseful music] 367 00:14:05,762 --> 00:14:07,387 - At drink labs, 368 00:14:07,472 --> 00:14:08,930 The team helping lan create her ready-to-drink coffee 369 00:14:09,057 --> 00:14:11,808 Are skilled in fast-tracking beverages 370 00:14:11,852 --> 00:14:13,768 From concept to shelf. 371 00:14:13,812 --> 00:14:14,844 - Oh, that's amazing. 372 00:14:14,896 --> 00:14:15,770 That's fantastic. - Wow. 373 00:14:15,897 --> 00:14:17,105 - Very rich. 374 00:14:17,190 --> 00:14:18,439 - We definitely need to bottle that magic. 375 00:14:18,483 --> 00:14:19,858 - That would be amazing to be able 376 00:14:19,943 --> 00:14:22,610 To make this exact drink in a bottle form. 377 00:14:22,654 --> 00:14:24,153 - So this is what's called a homogenizer, 378 00:14:24,197 --> 00:14:26,030 And it basically takes it and rotates it... 379 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:28,616 - Yeah. - Rather than stir it. 380 00:14:28,660 --> 00:14:30,910 - I'm really familiar with that machine. 381 00:14:30,954 --> 00:14:31,953 - Right. 382 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:32,954 - Like, in compounding medications... 383 00:14:32,998 --> 00:14:34,497 - Yep. - Yes. 384 00:14:34,541 --> 00:14:35,874 - Like, creams and ointments. I've used that before. 385 00:14:35,959 --> 00:14:37,083 - Yeah, you gotta make sure 386 00:14:37,210 --> 00:14:37,792 So that it's everything's evenly distributed. 387 00:14:37,878 --> 00:14:39,252 - Exactly. Okay. 388 00:14:39,379 --> 00:14:39,919 - So we're not really trying to complicate the process. 389 00:14:39,963 --> 00:14:41,212 - Right. - Yeah. 390 00:14:41,464 --> 00:14:42,338 - You know we just really want to take the quality product 391 00:14:42,591 --> 00:14:43,506 You're currently producing... - Mm-hmm. 392 00:14:43,717 --> 00:14:45,675 - And put it into a shelf-stable version. 393 00:14:45,719 --> 00:14:46,843 - Right. 394 00:14:46,928 --> 00:14:49,470 To create a ready-to-drink beverage 395 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:52,265 Is just so in line with the brand 396 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:55,226 And exactly what it is that I feel would be the next step. 397 00:14:55,270 --> 00:14:58,396 This reminds me of putting labels of prescription bottles. 398 00:14:58,481 --> 00:14:59,522 - Right? 399 00:14:59,566 --> 00:15:00,815 ♪ ♪ 400 00:15:00,859 --> 00:15:03,401 - Wow. I'm never gonna forget this moment. 401 00:15:03,486 --> 00:15:04,986 This is crazy. 402 00:15:05,030 --> 00:15:06,988 - The first fat miilk in a bottle ever. 403 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:10,408 - My first drink! - Congratulations. 404 00:15:10,493 --> 00:15:13,703 [cheers and applause] 405 00:15:13,747 --> 00:15:15,079 ♪ ♪ 406 00:15:15,165 --> 00:15:17,832 - For tomorrow's big launch, caroline must create 407 00:15:17,876 --> 00:15:21,210 A delicious frozen pizza that will impress the crowds. 408 00:15:21,254 --> 00:15:23,046 - Let me make a suggestion. - Yep? 409 00:15:23,131 --> 00:15:25,256 - The sauce is the star. - Yeah. Oh, yeah. 410 00:15:25,342 --> 00:15:27,759 - So let's not hide it on the bottom. 411 00:15:27,802 --> 00:15:28,927 - Okay. 412 00:15:29,012 --> 00:15:29,969 - Let's feature it on the top. 413 00:15:30,055 --> 00:15:31,846 We're painting the pizza now. - Yes. 414 00:15:31,973 --> 00:15:33,723 - We're not making your father's pizza... 415 00:15:33,808 --> 00:15:35,099 - Right. 416 00:15:35,143 --> 00:15:36,142 - We're not making your grandmother's pizza., 417 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:37,518 We're making your pizza. 418 00:15:37,604 --> 00:15:38,394 - Have you tried my vodka sauce? 419 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:39,604 - Uh, I have tried it. 420 00:15:39,648 --> 00:15:41,481 I drank about a half a jar the other day. 421 00:15:41,566 --> 00:15:42,982 [laughter] 422 00:15:43,026 --> 00:15:44,525 And also, like, for frozen pizza, 423 00:15:44,611 --> 00:15:45,944 We have to find a way 424 00:15:46,029 --> 00:15:47,779 To make it look like the hand of the artist 425 00:15:47,864 --> 00:15:49,063 Had a part in the making of the pizza. 426 00:15:49,115 --> 00:15:50,198 Both: Mm! 427 00:15:50,367 --> 00:15:51,282 - Is that why you pulled the dough at the end? 428 00:15:51,368 --> 00:15:52,951 - Yeah! - I like that, I like that. 429 00:15:52,994 --> 00:15:54,953 - Once the last pizza comes out, 430 00:15:55,038 --> 00:15:57,413 We're gonna let it cool, we're gonna wrap them... 431 00:15:57,499 --> 00:15:58,873 - Okay. 432 00:15:58,959 --> 00:15:59,999 - We're gonna double-wrap them, and we're gonna get them 433 00:16:00,085 --> 00:16:01,376 Into the freezer as quickly as possible. 434 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:02,168 - Okay, okay. 435 00:16:02,253 --> 00:16:03,461 I like this one. 436 00:16:03,672 --> 00:16:06,923 And then I really like the idea of doing a pepperoni. 437 00:16:07,050 --> 00:16:08,049 - Yeah. 438 00:16:08,176 --> 00:16:10,301 - 'cause you know people will love that. 439 00:16:10,387 --> 00:16:12,720 Pizza girl is already on its rise, right? 440 00:16:12,764 --> 00:16:16,224 I just really hope that gordon ramsay is a pizza girl. 441 00:16:16,309 --> 00:16:17,183 [bell rings] 442 00:16:17,435 --> 00:16:18,726 - Nice meeting you, jamie. - Thank you. 443 00:16:18,812 --> 00:16:19,811 - Thank you for everything. It was great. 444 00:16:19,938 --> 00:16:20,895 - Thank you. - A pleasure meeting you. 445 00:16:20,981 --> 00:16:21,980 - It was really a pleasure. 446 00:16:22,023 --> 00:16:23,147 - I'm under a lot of pressure, 447 00:16:23,233 --> 00:16:24,232 And there's a lot riding on tomorrow's pop-up 448 00:16:24,275 --> 00:16:26,234 Not just for me, but for smart cups, 449 00:16:26,277 --> 00:16:28,945 For my employees, for my family, for the world. 450 00:16:28,989 --> 00:16:29,988 - Thank you! - Pleasure having you. 451 00:16:29,990 --> 00:16:30,947 Good luck, too. - Take care. 452 00:16:30,949 --> 00:16:32,323 - Yeah. - Thank you so much. 453 00:16:32,367 --> 00:16:36,119 I am not underestimating or putting my guard down 454 00:16:36,204 --> 00:16:39,789 When it comes to caroline or chris. 455 00:16:39,874 --> 00:16:41,958 I just know that they're gonna come out 456 00:16:42,002 --> 00:16:44,210 And do some show-stopping things, 457 00:16:44,254 --> 00:16:45,920 And I just have to do the same and we'll just see 458 00:16:45,964 --> 00:16:47,964 What resonates with gordon the most. 459 00:16:48,091 --> 00:16:49,382 - Thank you, guys, for having us. 460 00:16:49,467 --> 00:16:50,508 - Thank you. Thank you so much. 461 00:16:50,593 --> 00:16:53,052 - And yeah, I couldn't be happier. 462 00:16:53,096 --> 00:16:55,096 I don't have anything to fall back on. 463 00:16:55,140 --> 00:16:56,723 I cannot go and be a pharmacist, 464 00:16:56,850 --> 00:16:59,142 I cannot go and be a scientist. 465 00:16:59,227 --> 00:17:00,226 This is all I have... 466 00:17:00,270 --> 00:17:01,019 Bye, guys. 467 00:17:01,104 --> 00:17:03,521 So that makes me wanna fight 468 00:17:03,565 --> 00:17:05,106 Ten times harder. 469 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:06,524 100 times harder. 470 00:17:13,533 --> 00:17:15,199 - Downtown la, 471 00:17:15,326 --> 00:17:18,703 And it's the morning of the finalists' product launch. 472 00:17:18,747 --> 00:17:21,497 [dramatic electronic music] 473 00:17:21,583 --> 00:17:23,207 24 hours ago, 474 00:17:23,251 --> 00:17:25,752 They left the designers with a vision for their units. 475 00:17:25,795 --> 00:17:28,421 ♪ ♪ 476 00:17:28,465 --> 00:17:30,548 With their brands' reputations on the line, 477 00:17:30,633 --> 00:17:33,676 Time to see if their pop-ups are everything they hoped for. 478 00:17:33,762 --> 00:17:37,513 ♪ ♪ 479 00:17:37,599 --> 00:17:40,308 - Oh, my god. [gasps] 480 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:41,392 ♪ ♪ 481 00:17:41,478 --> 00:17:44,812 Oh, my god! 482 00:17:44,856 --> 00:17:46,773 Look at this photo. [laughs] 483 00:17:46,858 --> 00:17:49,108 It's beautiful. - Oh, my god. 484 00:17:49,194 --> 00:17:51,235 It's exactly what you asked for. 485 00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:54,781 - I'm, like, blown away right now. 486 00:17:54,866 --> 00:17:56,407 [lan gasps] 487 00:17:56,534 --> 00:17:58,701 Gosh! 488 00:17:58,745 --> 00:18:01,579 [upbeat dramatic music] 489 00:18:01,664 --> 00:18:04,207 Oh, my gosh, this is amazing! 490 00:18:04,334 --> 00:18:06,501 - Look at how they set up your coffee! 491 00:18:06,586 --> 00:18:09,337 - Oh, my goodness. 492 00:18:09,380 --> 00:18:10,421 - This is amazing. - Wow. 493 00:18:10,465 --> 00:18:13,341 I am literally obsessed. [megan gasps] 494 00:18:13,426 --> 00:18:16,886 This is exactly what I envisioned. 495 00:18:16,930 --> 00:18:19,472 It's beautiful. 496 00:18:19,557 --> 00:18:20,973 - Let's see. 497 00:18:21,017 --> 00:18:23,267 Holy crap. - Holy moly. 498 00:18:23,353 --> 00:18:27,188 [aaron laughs] - this is so freaking cool. 499 00:18:27,273 --> 00:18:29,982 - Look at all that. That's all the new messaging. 500 00:18:30,026 --> 00:18:32,902 It's exactly what you wanted. - It hits all the points. 501 00:18:32,987 --> 00:18:35,279 This is pretty cool. 502 00:18:35,365 --> 00:18:39,117 ♪ ♪ 503 00:18:39,244 --> 00:18:41,661 - Oh, my goodness me. Look at this. 504 00:18:41,704 --> 00:18:43,121 - It looks amazing. - It's really good. 505 00:18:43,206 --> 00:18:44,413 - Oh, my goodness. How you feeling? 506 00:18:44,499 --> 00:18:45,915 - I'm feeling great, thank you. - Pretty good? 507 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:46,916 Welcome back, young man. - Good to see you. 508 00:18:47,001 --> 00:18:48,167 - You good? - Yeah, absolutely. 509 00:18:48,211 --> 00:18:50,670 - Ah, come on. How clean and clear is this? 510 00:18:50,713 --> 00:18:51,963 - It looks very clean. 511 00:18:52,048 --> 00:18:54,048 - Love the interactive video there on the wall. 512 00:18:54,092 --> 00:18:55,174 - So we have three examples: 513 00:18:55,260 --> 00:18:57,343 Bone broth, mouthwash, energy drink. 514 00:18:57,428 --> 00:18:58,761 - Yes. 515 00:18:58,972 --> 00:18:59,762 The most prolific one is gonna be the energy drink, right? 516 00:18:59,806 --> 00:19:01,055 - Energy drink. 517 00:19:01,099 --> 00:19:02,765 - That's where everyone's gonna be leaning to. 518 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:04,142 Yeah. See, that's lovely. 519 00:19:04,227 --> 00:19:06,185 I would honestly, literally, kick off with this one. 520 00:19:06,271 --> 00:19:07,979 - Start with that? - 100%. 521 00:19:08,022 --> 00:19:09,772 'cause it's the one that's the most tangible. 522 00:19:09,891 --> 00:19:10,857 - Okay. 523 00:19:10,900 --> 00:19:12,608 If I win this competition, 524 00:19:12,694 --> 00:19:13,976 In three, five years, 525 00:19:14,028 --> 00:19:16,195 Smart cups will be a global technology, 526 00:19:16,281 --> 00:19:17,864 So it has to go well. 527 00:19:17,949 --> 00:19:18,906 ♪ ♪ 528 00:19:18,950 --> 00:19:20,825 - Oh, my goodness. 529 00:19:20,860 --> 00:19:22,034 - [chuckling] hey. - Come on. 530 00:19:22,162 --> 00:19:24,203 - Oh, my gosh. - Look at this. Hi, meg. 531 00:19:24,247 --> 00:19:25,705 - Hey! Good to see you. - Likewise. 532 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:26,914 Good to see you, too. 533 00:19:26,958 --> 00:19:28,249 And now, this looks incredible. 534 00:19:28,334 --> 00:19:32,211 - Having gordon's money, name, validation, 535 00:19:32,297 --> 00:19:35,715 Everything into fat miilk would be a game-changer. 536 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:37,216 - That is delicious. - Love it? 537 00:19:37,260 --> 00:19:39,260 - Now, just the nuttiness of that... 538 00:19:39,304 --> 00:19:41,095 - Mm-hmm? - That's delicious. 539 00:19:41,139 --> 00:19:43,222 Doors are opening minutes from now. 540 00:19:43,224 --> 00:19:43,973 - Okay. 541 00:19:44,058 --> 00:19:46,017 - Good luck. - Thank you. 542 00:19:46,060 --> 00:19:47,101 [bottles clink softly, ice crunches] 543 00:19:47,187 --> 00:19:49,687 [flowing piano music] 544 00:19:49,731 --> 00:19:51,147 - Okay. 545 00:19:51,191 --> 00:19:53,941 - Wow, this looks beautiful. Hey, how you feeling? 546 00:19:54,027 --> 00:19:55,818 - Hi. I'm feeling amazing. - You good? 547 00:19:55,862 --> 00:19:56,777 Sydney, welcome back. 548 00:19:56,863 --> 00:19:58,070 Good to see you. - Thank you. 549 00:19:58,198 --> 00:20:01,699 - How did that frozen route go yesterday? 550 00:20:01,784 --> 00:20:02,867 Yeah, that looks great. 551 00:20:02,952 --> 00:20:04,118 I love the fact that, yeah, 552 00:20:04,162 --> 00:20:05,244 When we see our traditional frozen... 553 00:20:05,330 --> 00:20:06,329 - Yeah. 554 00:20:06,456 --> 00:20:07,872 - And everything's off the cellophane, 555 00:20:07,916 --> 00:20:08,664 And you pick it up and all the cheese is gone off. 556 00:20:08,708 --> 00:20:09,707 - Right, yeah. 557 00:20:09,792 --> 00:20:11,083 - This is part-cooked, so therefore, 558 00:20:11,211 --> 00:20:12,752 Everything's solidified and it's connected in there. 559 00:20:12,795 --> 00:20:14,253 - Yeah. - That's great. 560 00:20:14,297 --> 00:20:17,715 - I really hope my new frozen pizza line 561 00:20:17,842 --> 00:20:20,092 Will make gordon see that 562 00:20:20,178 --> 00:20:22,178 I'm the one that he needs to invest in. 563 00:20:22,263 --> 00:20:24,180 - That's incredible. Within three or four minutes. 564 00:20:24,182 --> 00:20:26,724 - Mm-hmm. - That is really good. 565 00:20:26,809 --> 00:20:27,975 Mm, really good indeed. 566 00:20:28,061 --> 00:20:29,894 [dramatic music] 567 00:20:29,938 --> 00:20:31,187 [suspenseful music] 568 00:20:31,272 --> 00:20:34,857 Before the pop-up doors open to the public, 569 00:20:34,859 --> 00:20:36,442 I have one last, special surprise 570 00:20:36,486 --> 00:20:38,694 In store for my finalists. 571 00:20:38,780 --> 00:20:40,738 - Oh, my gosh. There's daddy. 572 00:20:40,823 --> 00:20:43,324 ♪ ♪ 573 00:20:43,409 --> 00:20:44,575 - Stop. 574 00:20:44,619 --> 00:20:47,245 [tender music] 575 00:20:47,288 --> 00:20:49,580 - Go, girl! - Daddy! 576 00:20:49,666 --> 00:20:51,290 - Sweetheart. Oh, my god. 577 00:20:51,376 --> 00:20:52,750 I love you! 578 00:20:52,877 --> 00:20:56,879 - [smooches] I love you, too. - What's up, buddy? 579 00:20:56,923 --> 00:21:00,925 - Hi, babe. - Hey. 580 00:21:01,010 --> 00:21:02,635 - Missed you. - What's up, buddy? 581 00:21:02,679 --> 00:21:04,220 How are you? - [smooches] 582 00:21:04,305 --> 00:21:06,973 Daddy, tomorrow are you coming back? 583 00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:09,684 - Yeah. Tomorrow, I find out who wins. 584 00:21:09,727 --> 00:21:11,894 - Okay! 585 00:21:11,938 --> 00:21:13,854 - I've missed my family so much, 586 00:21:13,898 --> 00:21:15,314 Words can't describe it. 587 00:21:15,400 --> 00:21:20,027 I--I just--hopefully, I win this and it's worthwhile. 588 00:21:20,071 --> 00:21:21,279 I've missed you guys. [chuckles] 589 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:23,781 - I love you. - I missed you, too. 590 00:21:23,866 --> 00:21:25,283 - Look, joe. - Look, look. 591 00:21:25,326 --> 00:21:27,451 Um, wait, hold on. - Yeah, what's going on? 592 00:21:27,495 --> 00:21:31,247 Are you okay? - Yeah. I'm just... 593 00:21:31,291 --> 00:21:32,790 Happy to see you guys. 594 00:21:32,834 --> 00:21:34,542 - [chuckling] aw. 595 00:21:34,585 --> 00:21:36,711 Hey. [laughs] 596 00:21:36,838 --> 00:21:39,839 Are you okay? - [sniffles] yeah, yeah. 597 00:21:39,924 --> 00:21:41,799 - Aw. - He's a little bit crying. 598 00:21:41,843 --> 00:21:43,301 [chris sighs] 599 00:21:43,344 --> 00:21:46,387 - Gordon ramsay's investment would mean the world to us, 600 00:21:46,431 --> 00:21:48,055 And it would be chris' dream come true. 601 00:21:48,099 --> 00:21:50,057 Not only chris', but our family's. 602 00:21:50,143 --> 00:21:51,559 [soft upbeat music] 603 00:21:51,644 --> 00:21:53,719 - Thank you. 604 00:21:53,730 --> 00:21:54,812 [lan gasps] 605 00:21:54,856 --> 00:21:56,939 - Hey! - Yes! 606 00:21:56,983 --> 00:21:58,691 Hi! 607 00:21:58,776 --> 00:22:00,985 Oh! [laughs] 608 00:22:01,070 --> 00:22:04,947 Oh, my gosh! - Aw. 609 00:22:05,033 --> 00:22:08,242 Hi! - What are you doing here? 610 00:22:08,328 --> 00:22:09,660 - Walking in here and seeing lan's face 611 00:22:09,746 --> 00:22:10,911 Is, like, amazing. 612 00:22:11,039 --> 00:22:12,288 I know how much this means to her, 613 00:22:12,332 --> 00:22:14,415 So being able to kind of see her in her element, 614 00:22:14,500 --> 00:22:15,499 Which is, like, 615 00:22:15,626 --> 00:22:17,376 Such a proud sister moment right there. 616 00:22:17,462 --> 00:22:20,087 - I mean, I know if mom and dad could be here right now, 617 00:22:20,131 --> 00:22:21,881 They would totally... - Yeah. 618 00:22:21,966 --> 00:22:23,591 - Lose it, too. 619 00:22:23,676 --> 00:22:27,303 You know, I can only hope that they're incredibly proud. 620 00:22:27,388 --> 00:22:31,474 - My parents don't really know what she's doing. 621 00:22:31,601 --> 00:22:32,975 They're immigrants, so they came over here, 622 00:22:33,061 --> 00:22:34,769 Provided for us, and they gave us a better life. 623 00:22:34,812 --> 00:22:36,520 And, like, I think, like, they always wish that 624 00:22:36,606 --> 00:22:38,230 We would just all go into the medical field 625 00:22:38,316 --> 00:22:40,024 And be stable and secure, 626 00:22:40,068 --> 00:22:42,485 But lan had a bigger vision for her life. 627 00:22:42,570 --> 00:22:44,028 She's always been about 628 00:22:44,113 --> 00:22:46,238 Showcasing what vietnamese culture's all about. 629 00:22:46,324 --> 00:22:48,324 It's just nothing but proud all around. 630 00:22:48,368 --> 00:22:49,867 I think my parents would be super proud of her 631 00:22:49,994 --> 00:22:52,745 To watch this and see this. 632 00:22:52,830 --> 00:23:00,127 ♪ ♪ 633 00:23:03,925 --> 00:23:05,841 - Oh, my god. - Hi! 634 00:23:05,885 --> 00:23:08,969 - Oh, my god. - [laughing] hi! 635 00:23:09,013 --> 00:23:11,597 Oh, my god! You're here! 636 00:23:11,682 --> 00:23:15,351 [sobbing] my baby! 637 00:23:15,395 --> 00:23:17,686 I mean, seeing my daughter was just so overwhelming. 638 00:23:17,772 --> 00:23:20,564 And my sisters? 639 00:23:20,608 --> 00:23:23,609 [sobbing] 640 00:23:23,694 --> 00:23:24,819 [inhales deeply] 641 00:23:24,904 --> 00:23:26,445 It's just wild. [sniffles] 642 00:23:26,489 --> 00:23:29,698 Will you hold a sign? [laughs] 643 00:23:29,784 --> 00:23:31,450 - It was so good to see, like, 644 00:23:31,494 --> 00:23:34,120 Her after so long and all the hard work 645 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:36,113 She's put into it and I'm really proud of her. 646 00:23:36,124 --> 00:23:38,249 - Gordon's obviously been putting me through the wringer 647 00:23:38,334 --> 00:23:42,336 And I have to make a frozen pizza collection... 648 00:23:42,422 --> 00:23:43,421 - [gasps] - no way! 649 00:23:43,506 --> 00:23:44,880 - For pizza girl. - That's amazing. 650 00:23:44,966 --> 00:23:46,298 - Oh, my god! - [laughs] 651 00:23:46,467 --> 00:23:47,883 - It's something that we've wanted to do in our family. 652 00:23:47,969 --> 00:23:49,301 - It is. For so long. 653 00:23:49,387 --> 00:23:50,803 - We've been talking about it for so long. 654 00:23:50,888 --> 00:23:53,472 - Oh, I just burnt a pizza, actually, because you just-- 655 00:23:53,516 --> 00:23:54,682 Oh, my god, I just burnt a pizza! 656 00:23:54,767 --> 00:23:55,975 - Oh, no. 657 00:23:56,185 --> 00:23:57,852 Eh, it's a little well-done. Where do you want this? 658 00:23:57,937 --> 00:23:59,228 - We gotta hide that from gordon ramsay. 659 00:23:59,272 --> 00:24:00,479 Let's hide it in the trash. - [laughs] 660 00:24:00,648 --> 00:24:02,815 - Go that way. Put it in the trash can right there. 661 00:24:02,900 --> 00:24:05,568 Just get rid of it. - Okay. 662 00:24:05,653 --> 00:24:07,027 [quirky upbeat flourish] 663 00:24:11,951 --> 00:24:13,534 - Downtown la, 664 00:24:13,578 --> 00:24:15,119 And my finalists are minutes away 665 00:24:15,204 --> 00:24:16,620 From presenting their newly-enhanced brands... 666 00:24:16,664 --> 00:24:18,289 [all cheering] 667 00:24:18,332 --> 00:24:21,408 Each fighting to win my $1/4 million investment. 668 00:24:21,461 --> 00:24:22,710 [dramatic music] 669 00:24:22,795 --> 00:24:24,086 - Do you need to give us a job? 670 00:24:24,172 --> 00:24:26,130 - Sure, if you want to make small talk with people 671 00:24:26,174 --> 00:24:27,756 And keep them entertained. 672 00:24:27,842 --> 00:24:29,675 You guys are the smart cups family. 673 00:24:29,719 --> 00:24:30,676 - Really? 674 00:24:30,761 --> 00:24:31,886 - You're the smart cups princess. 675 00:24:31,929 --> 00:24:33,179 - What's the tagline? 676 00:24:33,264 --> 00:24:35,931 - "for a better planet..." all: "just add water." 677 00:24:36,017 --> 00:24:37,799 - "just add water." 678 00:24:37,810 --> 00:24:40,519 ♪ ♪ 679 00:24:40,563 --> 00:24:41,929 - You're sweating already? - [sighs] 680 00:24:41,981 --> 00:24:44,857 Well, I'm ready to just roll up my sleeves and help. 681 00:24:44,942 --> 00:24:46,317 - Well, that's the italian way, right? 682 00:24:46,402 --> 00:24:48,903 ♪ ♪ 683 00:24:49,030 --> 00:24:50,279 - Okay, guys. Guests are coming. 684 00:24:50,323 --> 00:24:51,989 I'm gonna greet them at the door. 685 00:24:52,033 --> 00:24:54,575 Look like you're having fun. 686 00:24:54,619 --> 00:24:55,784 [upbeat music] 687 00:24:55,828 --> 00:24:57,536 - Midday. 688 00:24:57,622 --> 00:24:58,996 Time for my finalists 689 00:24:59,081 --> 00:25:01,749 To open their pop-up doors to the public. 690 00:25:01,792 --> 00:25:04,084 - Hey, guys! Welcome to the smart cups pop-up shop! 691 00:25:04,128 --> 00:25:05,711 - Ooh. - Drink the future! 692 00:25:05,796 --> 00:25:07,254 You guys ready? All: Yeah. 693 00:25:07,340 --> 00:25:08,088 - All right. 694 00:25:08,174 --> 00:25:09,590 - Here they come. 695 00:25:09,634 --> 00:25:11,550 Hello, welcome! Come on in. - Hi. Thank you. 696 00:25:11,636 --> 00:25:12,843 - Hi, guys. 697 00:25:12,929 --> 00:25:15,596 Welcome to my pizza girl pop-up. 698 00:25:15,681 --> 00:25:18,349 These are some of my new, frozen pizzas, 699 00:25:18,392 --> 00:25:20,726 And I would love if you guys would give it a try. 700 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:22,394 ♪ ♪ 701 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:24,688 - Hi! Welcome. Nice to meet you! 702 00:25:24,690 --> 00:25:25,814 - Love your outfit. 703 00:25:25,900 --> 00:25:27,441 - Thank you all so much for coming. 704 00:25:27,485 --> 00:25:30,277 I mean, I want you all to just experience the brand. 705 00:25:30,363 --> 00:25:32,321 Fat miilk is a vietnamese coffee company. 706 00:25:32,365 --> 00:25:35,407 We're sampling out first ready-to-drink beverage. 707 00:25:35,493 --> 00:25:38,869 It's ca phe sua da, coffee with condensed milk over ice. 708 00:25:38,955 --> 00:25:40,663 I hope you enjoy. 709 00:25:40,748 --> 00:25:45,209 - Smart cups is a printed ingredient technology 710 00:25:45,253 --> 00:25:48,254 That eliminates liquid transportation. 711 00:25:48,339 --> 00:25:50,172 We print the ingredients of an energy drink 712 00:25:50,216 --> 00:25:52,466 Right inside of a cup... [audience murmurs] 713 00:25:52,593 --> 00:25:54,802 And this cup is actually made out of plant material, 714 00:25:54,845 --> 00:25:56,679 So it's better for the environment. 715 00:25:56,722 --> 00:25:58,973 Small cup, big impact, right? - Oh, yeah. 716 00:25:59,058 --> 00:26:01,058 - So for a better planet, just add water. 717 00:26:01,102 --> 00:26:02,685 [all murmuring] - wow. 718 00:26:02,728 --> 00:26:07,189 - 500 aluminum cans, 500 equivalents in smart cups. 719 00:26:07,275 --> 00:26:08,440 - Wow. 720 00:26:08,651 --> 00:26:11,777 - This weighs 375 pounds versus less than ten pounds, 721 00:26:11,821 --> 00:26:14,071 So reduction of carbon emissions. 722 00:26:14,115 --> 00:26:17,324 We wanna change the world, climate change is an issue. 723 00:26:17,368 --> 00:26:19,952 This is one of the best ways to go about doing that. 724 00:26:19,996 --> 00:26:21,370 Pop-up's going great 725 00:26:21,455 --> 00:26:23,163 And it looks like everybody's having a great time. 726 00:26:23,207 --> 00:26:26,125 They're amazed by smart cup's technology. 727 00:26:26,210 --> 00:26:27,751 The messaging's really hitting home. 728 00:26:27,837 --> 00:26:28,961 People are getting it. 729 00:26:29,046 --> 00:26:30,546 Drink the future, everybody! 730 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:32,381 Drink the future! 731 00:26:32,499 --> 00:26:35,718 ♪ ♪ 732 00:26:35,761 --> 00:26:38,137 - Cheers. - Cheers! 733 00:26:38,931 --> 00:26:41,307 - Oh! Caroline would love to hear that. 734 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:43,434 - With that vodka-infused sauce, oh, my goodness. 735 00:26:43,477 --> 00:26:45,728 I feel like I can be able to eat that and go to work, 736 00:26:45,813 --> 00:26:47,896 But still be a little fun. [laughs] 737 00:26:47,940 --> 00:26:49,565 [indistinct chatter] 738 00:26:49,650 --> 00:26:52,026 - The energy, it's like, alive, it's exciting like pizza girl. 739 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:54,862 It's--it's just-- it's a vibe, right? 740 00:26:54,947 --> 00:26:56,280 It's incredible. 741 00:26:56,365 --> 00:26:57,197 ♪ ♪ 742 00:26:57,241 --> 00:27:00,451 You're so cute. I love you. 743 00:27:00,536 --> 00:27:02,536 [upbeat music] 744 00:27:02,622 --> 00:27:03,871 - Oh, yeah. 745 00:27:03,956 --> 00:27:04,872 I'm half vietnamese, so it's really nice to see, 746 00:27:04,957 --> 00:27:07,124 Especially having it ready-to-go? 747 00:27:07,209 --> 00:27:08,876 - Yeah? - Like in those bottles? 748 00:27:08,961 --> 00:27:11,045 It's great. - Exactly. 749 00:27:11,088 --> 00:27:13,756 I am having an amazing time right now. 750 00:27:13,799 --> 00:27:15,883 You know, in the beginning, I was a little anxious, 751 00:27:15,968 --> 00:27:18,552 A little nervous, but this is what I do. 752 00:27:18,596 --> 00:27:19,887 I love telling my story, 753 00:27:19,930 --> 00:27:22,765 I love having my family here, megan here, 754 00:27:22,808 --> 00:27:25,643 And I just feel, like, good energy, 755 00:27:25,728 --> 00:27:26,894 Good vibes right now. 756 00:27:26,937 --> 00:27:28,604 - How you doing? Would you like some more? 757 00:27:28,689 --> 00:27:30,022 - Please. - Absolutely. 758 00:27:30,107 --> 00:27:32,066 That's a good sign. Seconds, right? 759 00:27:32,109 --> 00:27:33,984 - I'm trying to sleep tonight. - I know, right? 760 00:27:34,028 --> 00:27:35,569 - [laughing] - there you go. Enjoy. 761 00:27:36,155 --> 00:27:38,405 - Hoping to impress and prove they can evolve, 762 00:27:38,449 --> 00:27:41,659 My finalists' pop-up events are well underway, 763 00:27:41,744 --> 00:27:43,535 But what the finalists don't know 764 00:27:43,621 --> 00:27:48,248 Is that I'm also sending in two undercover industry experts 765 00:27:48,334 --> 00:27:50,959 Who will give me some professional insight 766 00:27:51,045 --> 00:27:53,003 To help me make my final decision. 767 00:27:53,839 --> 00:27:55,589 I brought in jennifer saenz, 768 00:27:55,633 --> 00:27:58,926 Chief merchandizing officer at albertsons companies, 769 00:27:59,011 --> 00:28:00,719 And mike schall, 770 00:28:00,763 --> 00:28:02,388 Former executive at whole foods 771 00:28:02,473 --> 00:28:05,224 And current head of food and beverage practice 772 00:28:05,267 --> 00:28:07,267 At focalpoint partners. 773 00:28:07,353 --> 00:28:11,438 These two almost have 50 years of experience combined 774 00:28:11,482 --> 00:28:14,108 And really know the ins and outs of what it takes 775 00:28:14,151 --> 00:28:16,944 For products to make it on grocery store shelves. 776 00:28:17,029 --> 00:28:18,862 - Oh, this ought to be interesting. 777 00:28:18,989 --> 00:28:21,073 [tense music] 778 00:28:21,117 --> 00:28:24,368 - Thank you. [indistinct chatter] 779 00:28:24,495 --> 00:28:27,287 - Why don't you guys try the raspberry lemonade? 780 00:28:27,373 --> 00:28:29,039 What I'm trying to do is change the world, 781 00:28:29,083 --> 00:28:32,459 Disrupt the status quo, and reduce carbon emissions. 782 00:28:32,503 --> 00:28:34,420 - So you can pretty much do everything... 783 00:28:34,505 --> 00:28:35,546 - Do everything. 784 00:28:35,589 --> 00:28:36,755 - That can be printed on a surface? 785 00:28:36,799 --> 00:28:38,006 - Anything that can be printed, yes. 786 00:28:38,092 --> 00:28:40,426 So you want organic, you want gluten free, 787 00:28:40,511 --> 00:28:42,428 You want sugar-free-- - you can do it all? 788 00:28:42,513 --> 00:28:43,554 - I can do it all. 789 00:28:43,597 --> 00:28:45,472 So all you have to do is add water. 790 00:28:45,516 --> 00:28:46,515 That's our slogan. 791 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:48,434 For a better planet, just add water. 792 00:28:48,519 --> 00:28:51,228 ♪ ♪ 793 00:28:51,272 --> 00:28:53,981 - All right, we're gonna throw these in here. 794 00:28:54,066 --> 00:28:56,984 [cheers and applause] 795 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:59,111 [suspenseful music] 796 00:28:59,155 --> 00:29:00,654 - There you go! Good! 797 00:29:00,698 --> 00:29:03,866 ♪ ♪ 798 00:29:03,951 --> 00:29:04,908 - It's good, right? 799 00:29:04,994 --> 00:29:06,326 - It is good. - Yeah. 800 00:29:06,370 --> 00:29:09,455 - So what inspired you on the pasta sauces? 801 00:29:09,498 --> 00:29:11,206 - Being a single, hardworking mom, 802 00:29:11,292 --> 00:29:13,542 I was desperate for a jarred sauce 803 00:29:13,586 --> 00:29:14,918 That actually tasted good 804 00:29:14,962 --> 00:29:17,129 That was also organic with no sugar added, 805 00:29:17,214 --> 00:29:18,589 So I set out to make something better. 806 00:29:18,674 --> 00:29:21,842 - So what are you doing right now to build your brand? 807 00:29:21,927 --> 00:29:23,135 - So I am the brand, right? 808 00:29:23,220 --> 00:29:25,429 So I have to be everywhere at once. 809 00:29:25,514 --> 00:29:28,474 I stand in supermarkets all day long, 810 00:29:28,601 --> 00:29:30,100 Speak to all my customers, 811 00:29:30,144 --> 00:29:31,852 And every single time I do that, 812 00:29:31,896 --> 00:29:34,772 They try it, they walk away, and then they come running back 813 00:29:34,899 --> 00:29:37,441 And they go, "oh, my god..." [laughter] 814 00:29:37,526 --> 00:29:38,942 "this is incredible." 815 00:29:39,028 --> 00:29:40,486 [indistinct chatter] 816 00:29:40,529 --> 00:29:41,987 - Man, this looks fun. 817 00:29:42,072 --> 00:29:43,906 - This is called the asian squat right here. 818 00:29:43,991 --> 00:29:45,407 - You got it! 819 00:29:45,493 --> 00:29:46,492 ♪ ♪ 820 00:29:46,535 --> 00:29:47,743 - Wow. - Chocolate. 821 00:29:47,828 --> 00:29:49,953 - It's really tasty. - It is. 822 00:29:50,039 --> 00:29:51,705 - How is the coffee? - It's delicious. 823 00:29:51,749 --> 00:29:52,748 - Excellent. - Yeah. 824 00:29:52,833 --> 00:29:54,166 - Fat miilk. What does that mean? 825 00:29:54,251 --> 00:29:56,001 - So fat miilk essentially is two things. 826 00:29:56,086 --> 00:29:57,920 A lot of people think sweetened condensed milk 827 00:29:58,005 --> 00:29:59,922 Makes vietnamese coffee, 828 00:30:00,007 --> 00:30:01,423 But it's really the origin of the bean. 829 00:30:01,509 --> 00:30:03,842 Ultimately, you know, my mission is to really 830 00:30:03,928 --> 00:30:05,219 Create some sustainable practices 831 00:30:05,262 --> 00:30:08,597 That shed light on the people behind the bean. 832 00:30:08,641 --> 00:30:11,350 I think having, you know, ready-to-drink beverages 833 00:30:11,393 --> 00:30:12,601 Would be the next step. 834 00:30:12,728 --> 00:30:15,729 We can get creative and become this global empire 835 00:30:15,773 --> 00:30:18,357 That I know fat miilk can be. - I was just gonna say. 836 00:30:18,400 --> 00:30:19,817 ♪ ♪ 837 00:30:19,902 --> 00:30:21,068 - How was it? - Great. Second cup. 838 00:30:21,111 --> 00:30:22,444 - Second cup? - It's so good. 839 00:30:22,488 --> 00:30:23,654 - Be careful! 840 00:30:23,697 --> 00:30:24,780 Good to see you all. I'll catch up with you. 841 00:30:24,865 --> 00:30:26,031 ♪ ♪ 842 00:30:26,075 --> 00:30:27,491 - My parents don't even know I'm here. 843 00:30:27,535 --> 00:30:30,661 They're gonna find out on tv. - I love it, I love it! 844 00:30:30,746 --> 00:30:32,204 I love it. It's the best way. - I know! 845 00:30:32,248 --> 00:30:34,039 - It's the only way immigrant parents 846 00:30:34,124 --> 00:30:35,749 Really get their children's accomplishments. 847 00:30:35,835 --> 00:30:37,501 - Exactly. 848 00:30:37,545 --> 00:30:40,379 - Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for coming. 849 00:30:40,464 --> 00:30:42,372 Would you like to hear from the lady herself? 850 00:30:42,424 --> 00:30:43,841 All: Yes! 851 00:30:43,926 --> 00:30:46,301 - Lan, please. 852 00:30:46,428 --> 00:30:48,637 - Um... 853 00:30:48,681 --> 00:30:50,430 Um--[clears throat] 854 00:30:57,189 --> 00:30:58,647 - Downtown la, 855 00:30:58,732 --> 00:31:01,900 And my finalists have each pulled off impressive pop-ups 856 00:31:01,944 --> 00:31:04,027 Showcasing their brands. 857 00:31:04,071 --> 00:31:07,030 Uh, ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for coming. 858 00:31:07,116 --> 00:31:08,657 Would you like to hear from the lady herself? 859 00:31:08,742 --> 00:31:10,492 All: Yes! 860 00:31:10,619 --> 00:31:11,910 - Lan, please. 861 00:31:11,912 --> 00:31:14,538 - Um... 862 00:31:14,623 --> 00:31:16,123 Um--[clears throat] 863 00:31:16,166 --> 00:31:17,541 - [chuckling] you okay? - Yeah. 864 00:31:17,585 --> 00:31:19,376 [cheers and applause] 865 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:22,170 - You know you've got this. - I know, I know. 866 00:31:22,214 --> 00:31:23,297 [applause] 867 00:31:23,424 --> 00:31:25,340 First and foremost, thank you all so much. 868 00:31:25,384 --> 00:31:28,260 You know, my parents are refugees from vietnam. 869 00:31:28,304 --> 00:31:31,638 I'm a first-generation vietnamese female, 870 00:31:31,724 --> 00:31:33,098 And so, you know, 871 00:31:33,183 --> 00:31:35,475 That heart and that grit, it's part of my dna. 872 00:31:35,561 --> 00:31:37,102 Vietnam has been a major, 873 00:31:37,146 --> 00:31:39,187 Major player in this industry forever, 874 00:31:39,189 --> 00:31:41,815 And it's time that we acknowledge that 875 00:31:41,901 --> 00:31:43,609 And give the people behind the bean 876 00:31:43,694 --> 00:31:45,777 The respect that they deserve. 877 00:31:45,821 --> 00:31:47,029 - Great job, honestly. - Yeah? 878 00:31:47,114 --> 00:31:48,947 [cheers and applause] 879 00:31:49,033 --> 00:31:50,616 You did a good job. Well done. 880 00:31:51,869 --> 00:31:53,327 Over with caroline, 881 00:31:53,370 --> 00:31:55,913 I want to see how her new pizza girl products 882 00:31:55,998 --> 00:31:57,873 Are going down with the public. 883 00:31:57,917 --> 00:31:59,249 How's the pizza? - It was really good. 884 00:31:59,335 --> 00:32:00,709 - It's amazing. - Amazing. 885 00:32:00,753 --> 00:32:01,877 - Would you buy it? 886 00:32:01,921 --> 00:32:03,170 Both: Yes. 887 00:32:03,213 --> 00:32:04,922 - The pizza and the sauce or just the sauces? 888 00:32:05,007 --> 00:32:05,923 - Both. - Both. 889 00:32:06,008 --> 00:32:08,383 - I would buy both. - Enjoy. 890 00:32:08,469 --> 00:32:10,427 [applause] 891 00:32:10,471 --> 00:32:11,303 How about hearing from the lady 892 00:32:11,430 --> 00:32:12,638 Who put this whole thing together? 893 00:32:12,681 --> 00:32:13,805 - Yes! 894 00:32:13,933 --> 00:32:14,932 - Would you like to hear from caroline? 895 00:32:14,975 --> 00:32:16,558 [cheers and applause] over to you. 896 00:32:16,644 --> 00:32:20,979 - When I became a single mom, it was really important to me 897 00:32:21,065 --> 00:32:22,856 That if I was gonna start a company, 898 00:32:22,942 --> 00:32:25,025 It was going to resonate with every family, 899 00:32:25,110 --> 00:32:27,778 And if you ever feel like 900 00:32:27,863 --> 00:32:30,530 Your family doesn't fit the mold, 901 00:32:30,574 --> 00:32:33,283 Well, let me just tell you I've sat at that table 902 00:32:33,327 --> 00:32:36,411 And pizza girl invites you to sit at our table. 903 00:32:36,497 --> 00:32:40,040 Pizza girl is for everyone. Thank you guys so much. 904 00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:42,042 [cheers and applause] 905 00:32:42,127 --> 00:32:43,418 - Great job. Well done. 906 00:32:45,798 --> 00:32:46,922 ♪ ♪ 907 00:32:47,049 --> 00:32:48,006 - Hello. - Hey, good evening. 908 00:32:48,050 --> 00:32:49,007 How are we? 909 00:32:49,176 --> 00:32:50,217 What was your impression of the marketing? 910 00:32:50,386 --> 00:32:51,677 - I actually thought the cups were plastic, 911 00:32:51,762 --> 00:32:52,970 So I was a little thrown off. - No. 912 00:32:53,097 --> 00:32:54,763 - But then I found out that they weren't plastic, 913 00:32:54,890 --> 00:32:57,557 So I'm sold. - Yeah, that's good. 914 00:32:57,643 --> 00:32:58,809 Ladies and gentlemen! 915 00:32:58,894 --> 00:33:00,936 Chris. 916 00:33:01,021 --> 00:33:04,189 - Moments like this reinvigorate me 917 00:33:04,233 --> 00:33:07,317 Because I put so much of myself 918 00:33:07,361 --> 00:33:09,486 To get smart cups to where it is today. 919 00:33:09,530 --> 00:33:12,823 You see, smart cups didn't start ten years ago. 920 00:33:12,866 --> 00:33:15,158 Smart cups started when I was ten. 921 00:33:15,285 --> 00:33:16,243 You know? 922 00:33:16,495 --> 00:33:19,079 And I've sacrificed a lot in my adult life 923 00:33:19,123 --> 00:33:20,539 To progress innovation. 924 00:33:20,582 --> 00:33:24,209 [shakily] and I can say that I wouldn't be here today 925 00:33:24,294 --> 00:33:26,795 If it weren't for my wife and my kids and their support. 926 00:33:26,880 --> 00:33:28,088 - Aw. - Yeah. 927 00:33:28,132 --> 00:33:30,090 [applause] - so... 928 00:33:30,175 --> 00:33:32,968 To better the planet, just add water. 929 00:33:33,053 --> 00:33:36,221 - Yes. [cheers and applause] 930 00:33:36,265 --> 00:33:39,141 Pretty good. [all cheering] 931 00:33:39,643 --> 00:33:41,935 Launches, a success. 932 00:33:41,979 --> 00:33:43,729 Time to get professional feedback 933 00:33:43,856 --> 00:33:45,272 From my undercover experts. 934 00:33:45,315 --> 00:33:47,649 Three completely different brands, 935 00:33:47,776 --> 00:33:49,317 And let's start off with lan. 936 00:33:49,445 --> 00:33:50,777 - Yeah. - And that fat miilk. 937 00:33:50,821 --> 00:33:52,154 - Yeah. 938 00:33:52,239 --> 00:33:53,030 - First impressions walking in? 939 00:33:53,115 --> 00:33:54,573 - Her brand has so much soul. 940 00:33:54,658 --> 00:33:56,658 She's thought about every detail in terms of purpose. 941 00:33:56,744 --> 00:33:58,452 - Right. - And it's great. 942 00:33:58,495 --> 00:33:59,828 - One of the concerns early on in the competition 943 00:33:59,872 --> 00:34:01,163 Was the word "fat miilk." 944 00:34:01,290 --> 00:34:02,622 What did that say to you, walking through the doorway? 945 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:04,875 - You know, the biggest disconnect I had with the brand 946 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:07,044 Is looking at fat miilk in a milk carton 947 00:34:07,129 --> 00:34:08,920 That sells whole bean coffee. - Sure. 948 00:34:08,964 --> 00:34:10,297 - There's a challenge of communication there. 949 00:34:10,382 --> 00:34:11,298 - Yeah. 950 00:34:11,508 --> 00:34:13,133 How did it taste, that grab-and-go coffee? 951 00:34:13,177 --> 00:34:14,134 - Cheers! 952 00:34:14,261 --> 00:34:15,886 - The flavor was great. - Right. 953 00:34:15,971 --> 00:34:17,262 - And you know, what surprised me 954 00:34:17,306 --> 00:34:18,930 Was actually the energy boost. 955 00:34:18,974 --> 00:34:20,098 I felt it. - Mm-hmm. 956 00:34:20,142 --> 00:34:21,433 - So the product delivers. - Yeah. 957 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:23,518 - I think if it's a ready-to-drink product, 958 00:34:23,604 --> 00:34:24,811 It's gonna be outstanding. 959 00:34:24,855 --> 00:34:26,188 - Her story is so compelling, 960 00:34:26,273 --> 00:34:29,357 How she supports the farmers very locally, 961 00:34:29,485 --> 00:34:33,028 It had an amazing thread to it from a brand perspective. 962 00:34:33,072 --> 00:34:34,738 [laughter] - how are you feeling? 963 00:34:34,823 --> 00:34:36,948 Gosh, that was amazing. - Yeah. 964 00:34:36,992 --> 00:34:39,451 - You killed it. That was so good. 965 00:34:40,204 --> 00:34:42,370 - Chris' smart cups brand. 966 00:34:42,456 --> 00:34:43,747 First impressions walking through the door? 967 00:34:43,791 --> 00:34:45,082 - Oh, my goodness. 968 00:34:45,209 --> 00:34:47,125 The technology behind that was incredible. 969 00:34:47,211 --> 00:34:49,878 I was so curious to learn what inspired him, 970 00:34:49,963 --> 00:34:51,213 What he was thinking, 971 00:34:51,298 --> 00:34:53,757 But also what are all the possibilities... 972 00:34:53,801 --> 00:34:55,300 - Sure. - To apply that technology? 973 00:34:55,385 --> 00:34:56,676 - I mean, printed foods, 974 00:34:56,837 --> 00:34:59,429 Printed beverages on containers that are sustainable, 975 00:34:59,556 --> 00:35:00,922 It's a terrific opportunity. 976 00:35:00,974 --> 00:35:04,184 - The part for me that I think he has to really work on 977 00:35:04,228 --> 00:35:06,103 Is switching consumer behavior. 978 00:35:06,188 --> 00:35:08,271 People are so used to picking something up 979 00:35:08,315 --> 00:35:11,191 That's ready to drink, ready to enjoy. 980 00:35:11,235 --> 00:35:13,652 Filling with water, waiting a minute? 981 00:35:13,737 --> 00:35:14,903 So it's a speed bump. 982 00:35:15,072 --> 00:35:16,696 - There's no limit to the smart cups technology. 983 00:35:16,782 --> 00:35:18,198 - Yeah, you can put water in anything, right? Yeah. 984 00:35:18,283 --> 00:35:19,658 - If it's an ingredient, we can print it. 985 00:35:19,701 --> 00:35:21,284 ♪ ♪ 986 00:35:21,370 --> 00:35:24,913 - Caroline and the pizza girl sauce range. 987 00:35:24,998 --> 00:35:26,123 How were the sauces? 988 00:35:26,208 --> 00:35:27,707 - I thought they were excellent. 989 00:35:27,793 --> 00:35:29,209 They're very rich, flavorful, 990 00:35:29,253 --> 00:35:30,210 There are a lot of particulates 991 00:35:30,254 --> 00:35:31,545 In those products. 992 00:35:31,755 --> 00:35:33,338 - Dual branding opportunity not just in the sauces, 993 00:35:33,423 --> 00:35:35,298 But of course, that frozen pizza line. 994 00:35:35,384 --> 00:35:38,260 Do you identify what the brand is immediately? 995 00:35:38,345 --> 00:35:39,219 - Not immediately. 996 00:35:39,304 --> 00:35:40,679 It was a little confusing to me. 997 00:35:40,806 --> 00:35:43,098 Pizza girl on a pasta sauce. 998 00:35:43,183 --> 00:35:45,016 I'm not sure what to expect there. 999 00:35:45,060 --> 00:35:48,019 - I think by tweaking, perhaps, the label and saying 1000 00:35:48,063 --> 00:35:50,147 Pizza and pasta sauce... - Sure. 1001 00:35:50,190 --> 00:35:52,023 - Would potentially solve that problem. 1002 00:35:52,109 --> 00:35:54,192 I think the frozen pizza category 1003 00:35:54,278 --> 00:35:56,778 Is extremely competitive, 1004 00:35:56,864 --> 00:35:58,113 But with the advantages with quality 1005 00:35:58,240 --> 00:36:00,157 And the right size of portion, 1006 00:36:00,200 --> 00:36:01,908 I think she can compete effectively. 1007 00:36:01,994 --> 00:36:04,035 - You two have given me a lot to think about, 1008 00:36:04,121 --> 00:36:05,871 So I really appreciate the feedback. 1009 00:36:05,914 --> 00:36:07,747 Thank you so much. 1010 00:36:07,833 --> 00:36:10,533 At the grilling tomorrow, I'll decide which finalist 1011 00:36:10,586 --> 00:36:15,505 Will be walking away with my $250,000 investment. 1012 00:36:15,549 --> 00:36:18,300 - I cannot wait to celebrate when you win. 1013 00:36:18,385 --> 00:36:20,844 - Oh, my god, I could actually win this thing tomorrow. 1014 00:36:20,929 --> 00:36:23,513 - You're going to. - Thank you, babe. 1015 00:36:23,557 --> 00:36:26,474 [soft upbeat music] 1016 00:36:26,518 --> 00:36:27,559 ♪ ♪ 1017 00:36:32,357 --> 00:36:34,441 - After battling it out for ten weeks, 1018 00:36:34,484 --> 00:36:36,610 It's time for the final grilling where 1019 00:36:36,695 --> 00:36:41,072 One of my three finalists will win my investment. 1020 00:36:41,200 --> 00:36:43,658 [suspenseful music] 1021 00:36:43,744 --> 00:36:45,410 - Hi. - Hi, daddy. 1022 00:36:45,454 --> 00:36:48,288 - Whoop-whoop! Look at you, look at you! 1023 00:36:48,373 --> 00:36:50,207 - What's up? - You look so good. 1024 00:36:50,292 --> 00:36:57,088 ♪ ♪ 1025 00:36:57,132 --> 00:36:59,674 [door closes] - hello, everybody. 1026 00:36:59,834 --> 00:37:00,967 Good to see you all. 1027 00:37:01,053 --> 00:37:03,803 Please, lan, chris, caroline, take a seat. 1028 00:37:03,931 --> 00:37:07,349 Tonight is a very big night indeed, 1029 00:37:07,476 --> 00:37:11,478 And I've got a very difficult decision ahead of me. 1030 00:37:11,521 --> 00:37:16,224 Lan, you were in three grillings back-to-back-to-back. 1031 00:37:16,318 --> 00:37:18,026 And all of a sudden... [snaps fingers] 1032 00:37:18,070 --> 00:37:19,819 You hit your stride. 1033 00:37:19,905 --> 00:37:21,780 Chris. 1034 00:37:21,865 --> 00:37:22,906 Your strong business skills 1035 00:37:22,950 --> 00:37:25,242 Is what kept you in the competition. 1036 00:37:25,285 --> 00:37:26,534 Caroline. 1037 00:37:26,745 --> 00:37:29,371 You've been a bit of a wildcard across this competition. 1038 00:37:29,456 --> 00:37:32,666 But you do wear your heart on your sleeve 1039 00:37:32,709 --> 00:37:34,751 In both business in life. 1040 00:37:34,795 --> 00:37:37,420 And that level of vulnerability 1041 00:37:37,464 --> 00:37:40,215 Has really helped you stand out. 1042 00:37:40,300 --> 00:37:43,969 This week, I gave you your hardest challenge to date, 1043 00:37:44,054 --> 00:37:46,304 Because I studied your businesses 1044 00:37:46,390 --> 00:37:50,767 And then identified areas that could be leveled up 1045 00:37:50,811 --> 00:37:52,477 And you made those critical changes 1046 00:37:52,562 --> 00:37:57,691 And then hosted your very own launch events. 1047 00:37:57,776 --> 00:38:00,068 I now have to decide 1048 00:38:00,195 --> 00:38:03,321 Who's getting my $1/4 million investment. 1049 00:38:03,407 --> 00:38:04,281 - [exhales deeply] 1050 00:38:04,366 --> 00:38:05,991 - I'll see you in the restaurant 1051 00:38:06,076 --> 00:38:08,743 For one final time. 1052 00:38:08,787 --> 00:38:10,412 ♪ ♪ 1053 00:38:10,497 --> 00:38:13,873 [tense music] 1054 00:38:14,001 --> 00:38:16,209 Lan, please take a seat. 1055 00:38:16,253 --> 00:38:18,628 Caroline, take a seat, please. - [whispers] okay. 1056 00:38:18,714 --> 00:38:20,380 - Chris, take a seat, please. 1057 00:38:20,424 --> 00:38:22,632 ♪ ♪ 1058 00:38:22,676 --> 00:38:25,176 This week, I asked you to evolve your business. 1059 00:38:25,262 --> 00:38:27,929 You needed to make a grab-and-go drink. 1060 00:38:28,015 --> 00:38:29,764 Were you happy with your final product? 1061 00:38:29,808 --> 00:38:31,558 - I thought that bottled drink 1062 00:38:31,601 --> 00:38:34,519 Encompassed everything that fat miilk has to offer. 1063 00:38:34,604 --> 00:38:37,272 It had international flavors, it has variety. 1064 00:38:37,357 --> 00:38:38,982 - You expanded the brand beautifully 1065 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:40,900 By that concept of that frozen pizza. 1066 00:38:40,944 --> 00:38:41,860 Were you happy with the recipes? 1067 00:38:41,903 --> 00:38:43,778 They turned out? - Oh, yeah. 1068 00:38:43,864 --> 00:38:45,989 It tasted amazing. I loved them. 1069 00:38:46,074 --> 00:38:49,367 I really hope to see those on supermarket shelves. 1070 00:38:49,453 --> 00:38:50,452 - How do you feel, 1071 00:38:50,620 --> 00:38:52,078 That that whole reposition came together? 1072 00:38:52,164 --> 00:38:54,289 - It simplified all the words. 1073 00:38:54,333 --> 00:38:57,542 "for a better planet, just add water." 1074 00:38:57,627 --> 00:38:58,668 "small cup, big impact." 1075 00:38:58,754 --> 00:38:59,794 ♪ ♪ 1076 00:38:59,880 --> 00:39:03,298 - Why do you deserve my investment? 1077 00:39:03,342 --> 00:39:06,301 - I truly feel this is a global empire 1078 00:39:06,345 --> 00:39:09,262 That has so many revenue streams embedded in it. 1079 00:39:09,306 --> 00:39:12,182 You want that return on your investment. 1080 00:39:12,225 --> 00:39:16,811 I guarantee you to not only do that, but go beyond it. 1081 00:39:16,813 --> 00:39:18,772 - Why should I invest in your brand 1082 00:39:18,857 --> 00:39:21,399 Over lan and chris'? 1083 00:39:21,485 --> 00:39:25,070 - My brand has already been tried and tested. 1084 00:39:25,113 --> 00:39:26,696 Not a single supermarket, gordon, 1085 00:39:26,782 --> 00:39:28,365 Has said no to pizza girl yet. 1086 00:39:28,450 --> 00:39:30,825 - Tell me why you think you deserve my investment. 1087 00:39:30,869 --> 00:39:33,286 - Caroline and lan are coming to you with one product. 1088 00:39:33,330 --> 00:39:36,164 I'm coming to you with a technology platform 1089 00:39:36,249 --> 00:39:38,333 Capable of doing any kind of product. 1090 00:39:38,418 --> 00:39:40,919 I can make coffee and I can make sauce. 1091 00:39:40,962 --> 00:39:42,420 With your partnership, with your investment, 1092 00:39:42,547 --> 00:39:45,799 We open up the door for a lot of humanitarian goodwill. 1093 00:39:45,842 --> 00:39:47,008 You have michelin stars. 1094 00:39:47,052 --> 00:39:50,720 I'm talking about nobel prize-worthy work. 1095 00:39:50,764 --> 00:39:53,973 - I guarantee you I have the heart, the passion, 1096 00:39:54,059 --> 00:39:56,768 The determination, the resilience, and the grit. 1097 00:39:56,770 --> 00:40:01,022 I thank you for challenging me every step of this process. 1098 00:40:01,108 --> 00:40:04,651 I'm just so thankful for this experience. 1099 00:40:04,736 --> 00:40:05,860 ♪ ♪ 1100 00:40:05,904 --> 00:40:07,278 - I have a terrific product, 1101 00:40:07,364 --> 00:40:11,032 That plus my love for what I do. 1102 00:40:11,076 --> 00:40:13,618 And I think that with your investment, 1103 00:40:13,703 --> 00:40:14,953 That is a win. 1104 00:40:14,996 --> 00:40:17,580 - You proud of yourself? 1105 00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:18,957 - No. Not yet. 1106 00:40:19,000 --> 00:40:20,125 I'm not gonna be proud of myself 1107 00:40:20,168 --> 00:40:23,086 Until I win this competition 1108 00:40:23,130 --> 00:40:25,130 And until we get a product on the shelves. 1109 00:40:25,132 --> 00:40:27,549 - I have a very tough decision to make. 1110 00:40:27,676 --> 00:40:29,843 Thank you, caroline. 1111 00:40:29,928 --> 00:40:31,803 Thank you, lan. - Thank you. 1112 00:40:31,888 --> 00:40:32,846 ♪ ♪ 1113 00:40:32,931 --> 00:40:34,055 - Thank you, chris. 1114 00:40:34,099 --> 00:40:36,516 - Thank you, gordon. 1115 00:40:36,560 --> 00:40:43,523 ♪ ♪ 1116 00:40:46,445 --> 00:40:48,570 [door closes] 1117 00:40:48,655 --> 00:40:50,363 - All three of you 1118 00:40:50,365 --> 00:40:54,242 Have been exceptional, worthy finalists. 1119 00:40:54,286 --> 00:40:56,953 Lan, your brand is clearly on-point, 1120 00:40:56,997 --> 00:40:59,164 But more importantly, 1121 00:40:59,166 --> 00:41:01,916 It honors and celebrates your heritage. 1122 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:03,543 Congratulations. 1123 00:41:03,628 --> 00:41:04,794 - Thank you. 1124 00:41:04,880 --> 00:41:07,922 - Chris, you've got big dreams. 1125 00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:11,634 And your technology could turn those dreams 1126 00:41:11,678 --> 00:41:13,052 Into a big, strong reality. 1127 00:41:13,138 --> 00:41:15,513 Very impressive. Congratulations. 1128 00:41:15,599 --> 00:41:16,931 - Thank you. 1129 00:41:17,017 --> 00:41:18,475 - Caroline. 1130 00:41:18,560 --> 00:41:21,060 The dedication that you've shown to your business, 1131 00:41:21,188 --> 00:41:23,438 To maintaining high standards daily, 1132 00:41:23,482 --> 00:41:27,650 And to be in that position to be breaking the mold, 1133 00:41:27,736 --> 00:41:30,612 It's very, very admirable. 1134 00:41:30,697 --> 00:41:31,779 Congratulations to you. 1135 00:41:31,823 --> 00:41:33,114 - Thank you. 1136 00:41:33,200 --> 00:41:36,284 - This has been a really tough decision for me. 1137 00:41:36,328 --> 00:41:39,954 The person who I'll be investing in... 1138 00:41:40,040 --> 00:41:41,956 [uplifting suspenseful music] 1139 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,917 Congratulations goes to... 1140 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:48,671 ♪ ♪ 1141 00:41:51,718 --> 00:41:52,884 Chris. 1142 00:41:52,969 --> 00:41:55,303 [applause] - oh, gosh! Yes! 1143 00:41:55,388 --> 00:41:56,804 Baby! 1144 00:41:56,848 --> 00:41:59,307 [laughing] oh, my gosh! Whoo! 1145 00:41:59,392 --> 00:42:01,518 [soaring uplifting music] 1146 00:42:01,561 --> 00:42:04,062 Young man, I need to tell you something really important. 1147 00:42:04,147 --> 00:42:09,901 Your product could quite honestly change the world. 1148 00:42:09,986 --> 00:42:12,278 I want to be part of that journey with you. 1149 00:42:12,322 --> 00:42:15,740 - Thank you. - Right by your side. 1150 00:42:15,784 --> 00:42:17,825 Congratulations. - Thank you. 1151 00:42:17,911 --> 00:42:18,910 [confetti cannon pops] 1152 00:42:18,995 --> 00:42:21,955 [laughter and applause] 1153 00:42:21,998 --> 00:42:23,957 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 1154 00:42:24,042 --> 00:42:25,917 ♪ ♪ 1155 00:42:25,961 --> 00:42:27,126 All three of these products 1156 00:42:27,170 --> 00:42:28,586 Really had their own individual strengths... 1157 00:42:28,672 --> 00:42:29,629 Oh, my goodness. 1158 00:42:29,673 --> 00:42:31,047 And each of these finalists 1159 00:42:31,132 --> 00:42:33,883 Is a powerful entrepreneur in their own way. 1160 00:42:33,927 --> 00:42:35,468 All right. 1161 00:42:35,554 --> 00:42:36,970 But ultimately, 1162 00:42:37,055 --> 00:42:40,807 I think chris' product could truly change the world. 1163 00:42:40,892 --> 00:42:43,726 - Daddy, I knew that you can win. 1164 00:42:43,770 --> 00:42:45,061 - [smooches] 1165 00:42:45,146 --> 00:42:47,689 I can now say that gordon ramsay's my partner, 1166 00:42:47,774 --> 00:42:48,815 And we're gonna change the world! 1167 00:42:48,900 --> 00:42:50,275 - Ah. Amazing. - Thank you. 1168 00:42:50,360 --> 00:42:52,193 - I'm on cloud nine right now. 1169 00:42:52,279 --> 00:42:53,611 I wish I could print this moment 1170 00:42:53,697 --> 00:42:58,074 And save it in a little cup for the rest of my life. 1171 00:42:58,118 --> 00:43:00,326 For a better planet, just add water. 1172 00:43:00,370 --> 00:43:02,829 Be ready, gordon ramsay! We're adding water! 1173 00:43:02,914 --> 00:43:07,041 [cheers and applause]