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- Now ten weeks ago,
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I sent 15 of america's best
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Up-and-coming food and drink
entrepreneurs
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On a crash course
of business challenges...
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Create your very own
wine brand.
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Sell kitchen products
on live television.
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- Action.
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- Run a pop-up coffee shop.
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- Uh-oh!
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- Whoo!
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- Designed
to test their character...
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- I feel like a failure.
[sniffles]
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- Showcase
their business skills...
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- We care about our profits.
We're running businesses.
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- And convince me
they have what it takes
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To win $1/4 million
of my very own cash.
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- The concept,
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I truly felt like
there was potential there.
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- Tonight,
just three are left standing:
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And this week, we will
be showcasing your products.
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- Drink the future!
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There's a lot riding on this
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Not just for me,
but for the world.
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- This opportunity
is life-changing.
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- The win is so close now.
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Welcome to my pizza girl popup.
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- Are you proud of yourself?
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- No, not yet.
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- The person
who I'll be investing in...
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Who will be my food star?
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[dramatic music]
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♪ ♪
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- The time has come
for my finalists
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To face one last challenge.
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- Top three.
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- Oh, my gosh. [chuckles]
- oh, my god!
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I can't believe it!
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- Oh, look.
Our products there.
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♪ ♪
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Smart cups launched
with an energy drink.
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It's known as the world's
first printed beverage.
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You add water,
releasing the ingredients.
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And then you drink it.
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- [squealing excitedly]
no!
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Pizza girl!
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♪ ♪
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Pizza girl is an all-organic
pasta sauce company.
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There is no added sugar
or preservatives
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And it is also the
best-tasting pasta sauce
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Because we kettle cook it
for hours.
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- I've never actually seen
your guys' products.
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- Pizza girl!
- I know.
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♪ ♪
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Fat miilk is
a vietnamese coffee company.
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I import all of the beans
directly from vietnam,
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I roast it here,
I package it up,
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And I share it with the world.
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♪ ♪
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- Before I choose which brand
to invest in,
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I need to stress test
the products to see
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Who can take their business
to the next level.
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[suspenseful music]
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Hello, hello.
- Hi!
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- Hi!
- Hello.
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- All three of you,
congratulations.
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This week,
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I'm deciding who will win my
$1/4 million investment.
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I have done extensive research
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Across all three
of your businesses,
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But now, I need to see
how the public feels
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And get some insight
when they can see, touch,
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And taste your products.
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- [whispers]
yes.
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- Tomorrow, each and every one
of you will be hosting
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Your very own event
showcasing your products...
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- Cool.
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- Your brand, and you.
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Now whilst
I've seen something unique
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Across all three
of your businesses,
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There are ways you can evolve
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Ahead of going live
to the public
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Which will help me decide
who I'm gonna invest in.
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Chris, let's start with you.
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Smart cups is
a truly revolutionary product,
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But hard to grasp.
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Your marketer needs a big push
in the right direction.
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We need to make sure
that the average joe
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Can really understand
the benefits of your product,
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So you'll be working on
a brand-new marking campaign...
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- Cool.
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- That will really help
your product shine en masse.
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♪ ♪
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- Lan!
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Now, you have a mission
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To bring vietnamese
coffee beans to the public
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With fat miilk, but I know
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Your coffee can have a much,
much bigger reach
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If it wasn't just coffee beans
and customers can taste it
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Without having
to brew it first.
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- Mm, yeah.
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- You're gonna be developing
and making a delicious,
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Ready-to-drink
vietnamese coffee.
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- Oh!
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- Caroline.
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Pizza girl is a brand
that is definitely you
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Through-and-through,
hands-down.
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- Yep.
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- The pasta sauce is delicious.
- Thank you.
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- But it's time
to expand your brand
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With something that your name
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Already
makes your customers crave,
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So I want you to develop
your very own frozen pizza...
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- Oh, my gosh.
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- That will really
showcase your sauce.
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Tomorrow, the public will
see your re-energized brands
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And products
for the very first time.
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Right.
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All three of you, good luck,
and I'll see you soon.
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Off you go.
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[dramatic music]
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As well as demonstrating
their businesses can provide
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A growth opportunity
for my investment,
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I want to see
how the public react
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To their leveled-up products.
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- Good luck!
- Bye. Later.
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- Bye, guys.
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- So I've given each of them
an empty retail space.
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- Oh, my gosh.
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- They have just 24 hours
to transform them
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Into pop-up events to present
their brands to the public.
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♪ ♪
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I know these three
need a huge amount of help
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To pull off their launch event
tomorrow,
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And they will
not be able to do it alone,
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So I've invited three previous
contestants back.
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- [gasps]
oh, my god!
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- I heard you needed
a little help.
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[lan squeals softly]
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[soft upbeat music]
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[chris laughs]
- hi, chris!
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- [laughing]
what's up, man?
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- Hey. I was just wondering
if you need any extra help.
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- Oh, my god!
[caroline screams]
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Seeing sydney walk in the door,
I'm so excited.
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This sweet human's
now gonna get to support me
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Through this crazy finale,
and I could not be happier.
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- Okay.
- Ah!
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[peaceful upbeat music]
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It's literally homemade
in a jar.
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- Delicious.
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- I grew up eating pasta sauce
almost every meal.
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You'd be surprised
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How many ways you can use
a pasta sauce.
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We are in about
500 stores now,
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And we're producing
about 3,000 jars a week.
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Let's make a bunch of these.
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I grew up
in the family pizza business.
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[camera shutter clicking]
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D'amores pizza
is famous in malibu, for sure.
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It's the only good pizza.
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Hi!
- Hey, what's up?
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- Now, I have my own
little pizza girl.
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My dad helped
the moniker "pizza girl"
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Because he made us wear
these embarrassing shirts
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That said, "pizza kid."
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And once people
get to know the story,
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Then they understand why
pizza girl makes pasta sauce.
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- I've never seen anyone
work harder, including myself.
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- My dream is
to get this investment
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And then be able
to buy my own facility.
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♪ ♪
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- And what the hell
are you doing here, man?
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- I'm here to help.
What is this, though?
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Is this--
- this is smart cup.
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- This is smart cup?
- Yeah.
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So you just add water
and less than a minute,
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You have an energy drink.
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Go ahead.
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- That's really good.
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♪ ♪
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- Hey, princess! Hi!
- [giggling]
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- My family gives me
a purpose.
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Before I met maria,
I really had no real direction.
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Hey.
[smooches]
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And she put a fire in my belly.
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- When chris and I
first started dating,
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He was a man
with a lot of ideas.
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- My dad is a scientist.
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- Comedian.
- A chemist.
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♪ ♪
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- Smart cups eliminates liquid
from products,
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And so we can
take all your products
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That you see
in a grocery store,
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And we can print those.
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All you have to do is add water
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And in a couple seconds,
you have your mouthwash,
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You have your beverages,
you have your margarita,
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You have your detergent.
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Having gordon on board
will make smart cups,
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Overnight, a global business.
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It's gonna be so exciting,
I can taste it.
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♪ ♪
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- The whole idea that he wants
to see this product line
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Be expanded outside
of, like, brewing coffee.
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I am supposed to create
a ready-to-drink beverage.
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♪ ♪
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My parents immigrated here
from vietnam,
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And they really
wanted their children
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To have a secure
and stable career,
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And that's why
I became a pharmacist.
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[camera shutter clicking]
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I bought this bike when
I was a full-time pharmacist
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And was gonna drive around
chicago and serve coffee.
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[person chuckles]
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I've always grown up
with vietnamese coffee,
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And as I got older,
I just knew that
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We had to push it out there.
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Per week,
we are selling anywhere
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From 500 to 800 pounds
of beans.
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I haven't told my parents that
I quit being a pharmacist
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To start fat miilk because
they are so proud of me,
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And so I just don't want
to be a disappointment.
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And so that's why
I haven't told them.
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- So these are all blue roasts
for the market?
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- Yeah, and they all have
to go out today.
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My parents are
huge inspirations to me,
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And I don't think they know
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How big of an influence
they've had in my life.
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This opportunity
with gordon ramsay
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Is definitely life-changing,
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And I just hope that
they come out of this proud.
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- Oh!
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- Drink the future!
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- The pressure reaches
breaking point.
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- Oh, my god!
- Are you okay?
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[dramatic music]
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- I have a very tough decision
to make.
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- In just 24 hours,
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The three finalists vying
for my $1/4 million investment
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Will showcase their brands
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In their own
pop-up retail spaces.
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[indistinct chatter]
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- I walk into an empty space
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And I don't know how
I'm gonna do this in 24 hours
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And I see you and I'm like,
"all right."
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- To lend a helping hand,
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They've each been joined
by a previous contestant.
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- Oh, my god!
[caroline laughs]
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- I've also enlisted
an interior designer...
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- Hi!
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- For each finalist to help
bring their units to life.
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[dramatic music]
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- I want to have kind of like
this night market street feel.
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- Looking at your products here
and the colors,
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It'd be like black walls
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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
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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
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- So I'm thinking
269
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Every material in this space
needs to be organic,
270
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Something that's found
on earth,
271
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Because I feel like this is
such an earth-focused endeavor.
272
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- I love it.
273
00:10:50,359 --> 00:10:53,193
I'm competing against lan
and caroline in the finale.
274
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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
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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
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♪ ♪
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
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♪ ♪
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]