He was rock solid - hope he has a lot of success

@heiltecn9ne

Жыл бұрын

Pause

@gerardford9706

Жыл бұрын

Rock solid just like me

@richierich4810

Жыл бұрын

@@gerardford9706 What when your in the boys shower bwahahaha jk

@MrLondonGo

Жыл бұрын

Was a defintiley a business proposition worth chewing over

I feel like the natural response to "why doesn't Wrigley's introduce this?" is something along the lines of "because they'd have to admit their product has been full of literal plastic for decades" 😅 Brands don't want to make moves that jeopardize their entrenched position.

@JeremiahEcks777

Жыл бұрын

And they get lazy. He even used the example of Heinekken. Also, they often feel it's easier to let the small guys prove proof of concept and then buy up because they're so lazy. I honestly think the Dragons were wrong and out of touch here, which is something I rarely think.

@Scampi95

Жыл бұрын

but it happened in the teabag industry...

@BenjaminGoose

9 ай бұрын

There's no need to "admit" anything if it's shown to be true.

@annaagapova3583

2 ай бұрын

​@@JeremiahEcks777it's not lazy, it's effective. You don't need to do every single thing in the world

For 50k this product is worth a punt. The presenter is also solid and seems to know what he's doing.

@jamesstead2256

Жыл бұрын

@user-un2qo9ux1v REPORTED

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

DO LET US KNOW THE NEXT TIME YOU TAKE A "PUNT" WITH "FIFTY KAY" OF YOUR OWN MONEY...HAVE YOU GOT 50P?.

@getin3949

Жыл бұрын

@@HIOP0 $50K not kay

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

@@getin3949 SHAME THAT YOU ARE NOT CAPABLE OF PAYING ATTENTION. I REPEATED SPEECH, I DID NOT REPEAT WRITTEN WORDS AND IN ANY CASE, IT WOULD BE £50K. HOPE THAT HELPS... COULD CARE LESS IF IT DOES NOT.

@BenjaminGoose

9 ай бұрын

Shame you're not capable of disengaging caps lock.@@HIOP0

Absolutely one of the best performances in the den. Dude is on point !

He went on to secure a deal with waitrose and is now HUGE.

Incredible pitch, it was such a nice touch that he dressed like a bubble gum!

@motoridez7394

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jamesstead2256

Жыл бұрын

i could chew him

I've been swallowing my gum my whole life, and only now I find out it's plastic????

@thejourney5481

Жыл бұрын

I can only see this business going up , cause who wants to chew plastic straws & even worse children chewing & possibly swallowing all that plastic it’s a no brainier on a cellular level plastic is very bad for the body & all life forms !!

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

DON'T BE DESPONDANT, LOOK AT THE HUGE SUCCESS YOU HAVE MADE OF YOURSELF...

This dude is an absolute juggernaut

Original gum was natural resin from the Chicle tree. Then, due to environmental concerns, they made a synthetic version. Now, people are realizing that synthetic gum contains synthetic ingredients (shocker!) so they want a plant based version. Ironic?

@BenjaminGoose

9 ай бұрын

And literally not a single one of them can explain why they don't want synthetic ingredients.

Tried the gum today, it's actually way tastier than anything I'd tried before. I'll be sticking to non-plastic gum from now on!

what a confident smart man

What they failed to see is that this guy clearly has the capability and potential to create other plant-based alternatives, not just chewing gum. He wasn't being an "actor", he's a finely researched and informed professional. I think someone should've given him a chance....I was hoping Tej. :(

@jakecooper5855

Жыл бұрын

Nothing he has achieved really points to that. It's not his formulation or invention, he has a licence to sell it. Sure he could go scour the market for other plant based formulations, but so could the dragons on their own.

@Squish-TheUrbanScribe

Жыл бұрын

@@jakecooper5855 Good point there! I guess I'm just in disbelief that, out of all the weird illogical deals we've seen, someone like that didn't get one. It's such a shame!

@Squish-TheUrbanScribe

Жыл бұрын

@@sjfortune I get that, the point I'm making is.....he would've had answers to so much more. Pity.

@adamc4576

Жыл бұрын

You've misunderstood like 90% of this video.

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE (OF COURSE) RIGHT, THEY FAILED COMPLETELY TO SEE THE FUTURE VISION AND POTENTIAL OF THIS. LUCKILY FOR THEM, THEIR CONTINUAL NON-STOP FAILURES, MISHAPS AND CATASTROPHIES CONTINUE TO ENRICH THEM, FILLING THEIR POCKETS WITH LOADSA MONEY...GOODNESS KNOWS HOW THEY DO IT, GIVEN THEIR COMPLETE BUSINESS INEPTITUDE...RIGHT SQUISHY?.

Best pitch I have seen on Dragon's Den! This guy is good!!!! Damn!!!

Kier has presented so well that he will be successful. Intelligent and quick on his feet with articulate answers backed with credible knowledge. Absolutely sure Kier will get traction and investment.

Only question they should have asked is what is the plan for the future… what other products do we have in mind besides a chewable. Probably should’ve mentioned nicotine based tabs which would make this is ridiculously profitable business

When did this episode air? Because I still haven’t seen the “big boy” companies over taking this lane with the plant based vegan gums in my big local tesco. Has anyone else? Can someone please get him into Tesco!!

@waltuh2809

Жыл бұрын

Wyd you up?

@MADMAX7330

Жыл бұрын

He still sells online. Look up Nuud gum

@bash547

Жыл бұрын

Not chewing gum is the solution over vegan gum cuz most ppl aren’t addicted to chewing gum.

@scienceevolves4417

Жыл бұрын

His business? Hopefully dissolved by now (yes pun intended)

@donkeydan2153

Жыл бұрын

I notice that Morrisons, Waitrose and WH Smith sell it

I love Sarah business acumen, she is great

This guy is the absolute best. I think he has got an incredible product. And what's more incredible is he. He doesn't need any brand ambassador. He himself can be the one. He has got lot of credibility. Every word he speaks adds value to his brand. I really hope he and his product are successful.

@stenkristiansen

Жыл бұрын

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@stenkristiansen

Жыл бұрын

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Perhaps best pitch I've ever seen, overall

he knows his stuff -he'll be successful whether its this one or another

11:12 Best Touker face

Wow, he had trouble getting this Gum off the ground 😂

@gerardford9706

Жыл бұрын

RichTheBitch

@BenjaminGoose

9 ай бұрын

Who is Gum?

I was waiting for Tej to suggest adding vitamins to it ... 😊

Looks like he got 750k investment after the show.

Now in Waitrose, Morrisons and WH Smith.

Amazing pitch, hope he makes it big, anyone know how he's doing...?

@melrose4429

Жыл бұрын

I read an article about him landing great deals with multiple leading supermarkets just a few months after appearing on Dragon's Den and one of the judges from the show admitted they were wrong. His business seems to be doing pretty great and growing steadily 😊

@TheArccore

Жыл бұрын

He got stocked at Waitrose and received a deal for £750,000 from a candy company.

@greenearth14

Жыл бұрын

I hope he’s not chewing over the figures

@Heidi123

Жыл бұрын

I've seen it in Waitrose.

@jamesstead2256

Жыл бұрын

@user-un2qo9ux1v go away scammer

I was in on the work when Wrigley Field replaced the old wooden seats. There were two inch thick mats in front of the concession stands made from discarded chewing gum.

Excellent idea!

Best pitch ive seen so far

I would have given him all he was asking for He’s well worth it. Their loss entirely Good luck to him

The major issue is the cost.... Damn 44p is crazy.... If they could bring the price down it would be something they could have taken a shot at..... But yeah the guy had amazing answers for everything

Well done.

His pitch was so good he made me want to invest! and I’m broke….but damn it I will invest!

Solid dude 😎

This guy came ready for the dragons … love it

Such a good product I wish they invested

Toukar's face lol.

Entrepreneurs nowadays LOVE saying "Disrupted" or "I'm disrupting the market!"

@BenjaminGoose

9 ай бұрын

It makes them feel like they are techbros.

13:03 I can’t believe she actually seems to be genuinely asking that.

I would be interested to learn about the further fate of successful investment campaigns of applicants who have passed the investment stage. It's a pity that this show is limited to pitching only.

@pat1176

Жыл бұрын

And, very often, even if they agree in the den. The deals often fall through after the show.

@20252c

Жыл бұрын

there was a sort of spin off that aired in about 2016 about where products that left the den where now, the ones that made it that is.

That was really surprising result.

When Dragons like what they hear, they always do this specific smirk 2:34

The investment would have been less than that guys wages for a year. I'm surprised one of them didnt just snap it up for a big % and look at what else they could produce . Hope he does well

He's smart person

I wish all the very best. I pray he is successful

Damn love that naughty lil beat at 4:10! Great vibes

@haidar6280

Жыл бұрын

trappin in the den

Tej didn't give a valid reason why he was out... Seems like he was just following the others. Initially seemed very keen and interested

@criticaljacques2237

Жыл бұрын

The bags under his eyes told him not to

@stormchild831

Жыл бұрын

...Success is not achieved by following others !

@AbhishekSanyalTGV

4 ай бұрын

What are you talking about. He had issues with the price since the beginning.

Watching this while having my cold drink with a plastic straw. Not paper with toxins in the glue.

Have a drink every time someone says "disrupt(ed)". You'll be comatose by the end.

I get this now and again from Co Op. it’s good stuff. I’d disagree on the barriers to entry. Virtually every shop or service station only stocks Extra and it’s clearly got a monopoly.

This guys gonna be sitting at the Dragons table one day...👍

He should of done some bubby gum with a magic trick and when the bubble burst loads of money came out! Now that would be a new one for the Den!

There is no way there is an entire straw worth of plastic in any piece of gum..

If I was a dragon I woulda given him a go, he seemed smart, couldn't fault his pitch, shame on the dragons.

I suppose the one reason others haven't done it is due to the shelf life of it?

@hellegennes

Жыл бұрын

Sustainability. It would totally break the demand-production curve, leading to incredibly high prices and would create a need for huge plantations, leading to deforestation and every ill aspect of intensive monoculture farming.

I am sure that his bussiness will successful 💯💥

Too many camera zooms!

Sometimes the Dragons get it wrong. Plant based products are in high demand.

Did they ask him about sales? Or was this presented before mass market launch?

Seems like a great product and he does very well, but he needs to work on his 'disappointed/annoyed' face at 8:44 if he doesn't want to offend other dragons. It was a rare lapse in an otherwise very good performance.

Regardless what this guy will be doing, he will be successful.

That was harsh considering how they got the nside information. And then told him to go on his own. What chance does he have. The public should get behind him with his business being plant based. Agricultural business and online sales being two big sources of assistance. I hope he does well. It is not over yet.

How is a plastic straw socially unacceptable? The replacement is horrible and plastic straws were removed from our industries without our consent and there has been no good alternative

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

WELL THEY ASKED ME, YOUR OPINION CLEARLY COUNTS FOR NAUGHT.

Plastic straws are banned but plastic lids are fine

Does anyone know how he’s doing in 2023?

Chewing gum is not made from plastic; it's made from rubber.

Bonsai tree demonstrations

Nice

Any update on him?

@ricknelsonm

Жыл бұрын

Anonymous Man 3 hours ago Looks like he got 750k investment after the show

@suzyturnovers5010

Жыл бұрын

@@ricknelsonm Thanks!

Nuud Snacks LTD showing capital reserves of over £700,000 on their latest accounts, so looks like they’re doing well!

Tea bags have plastic also!? WTH 🤢

Man, feel for the dude. But the dragons are probably right. It's crazy how much plastic people consume, on Joe Rogan's podcast he was saying how people are consuming a credit card worth of plastic a week! not a month or year, but a week! Crazy stuff.

Since when have plastic straws been banned? There everywhere here.

All you have to do is offer a big KZread ie pewdiepie, dude perfect, Mr beast etc a cut of profits in return for a mention on their channel over night it will be a massive hit selling 10s of millions just like that

£15 every 8 weeks on 2 pieces a day is an insane cost

Anyone else see in a huge problem with retailers wanting over 50% profit? Kinda greedy. We need lower margin retail outlets.

@DennyJr22

Жыл бұрын

50% margin, not profit. They have to cover all their expenses and overhead from that, of which there is an enormous amount. Wages, rent, utilities, insurance, spoilage/shrinkage etc. Most grocery stores run in the single digits of net profit margin percentage.

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

DO YOU THINK THE SHAREHOLDERS, THOSE THAT OWN AND MAKE THESE RETAILERS VIABLE, WOULD AGREE WITH YOU?. IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THE MARGIN, DON'T BUY THE PRODUCT. YOUR REASONING OS THE SAME LAMEBRAIN IDEA OF TAKING A PROGRAMME OFF AIR BECAUSE YOU DON'T LIKE IT, MOST FOLKS WOULD JUST TELL YOU TO SWITCH CHANNELS. F00L.

@gamewithadam7235

Жыл бұрын

@@HIOP0 Are you a shareholder?

You can't protect your product... its done~

Nuud Snacks Ltd - net assets over £700,000 at March22. Looks like a market that was waiting for someone to get into. Plastic free - common sense.

2:21 a bulldog chewing a wasp

Surprised no one said ”Sorry to burst your bubble”

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

YOU JUST DID, YOU 1D10T.

Boy oh boy….”chewing gum problem”?? Wow what a world

Plastic straws aren't banned.

The tea bag is the the tea!

I love the brand Simply gum, which is plastic free and delicious.

I think Deborah should have invested, even if it was purely charity. Because without help I don't think he's going to make even a rub mark let alone a dent. I still choose my favourite flavour of Wrigleys off the shelf, I barely even have to look at the shelf, which is full of one brand only. It's not even a shelf its a stand alone unit in almost every shop.

Should’ve asked what else he has up his sleeve. He’s worth £50k

It would impress me far more if a contestant could begin an answer with a word other than ‘ So’

Hello dragons happy holiday to y'all 🎉🇹🇹🇮🇱🎉

They didn't even ask about his turnover

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

IT WAS APPLE...

No matter what the gum is made from it will not stop lazy gits spitting it on the footpaths and roads.

Feel bad for the guy. Great product that needs some dragons help. It’s visible to have alternatives to the big boys.

What a breath of fresh air, makes such a nice change from mindless idiots pitching nonsense.

For me it’s the price, if it’s cheaper and still nice, I will buy the best one for me, saving the planet, someone else can do that.

Chewing gum isn't made from rabbit skin, it is made from elephants toenails.

Take it straight to Wrigleys

8:42 I can't stand the way this show cuts up the footage. So many fake reactions like clearly that didn't happen lol.

Peter used to have a go at people dressed casually but he doesn't seem to do that any more

Deb is all talk. At the end of the day, she just wants to exploit and make money. But she sings 'environment' and 'sustainability'.

I've seen entrepreneurs who pitched a million times worse than this and got investment. Very unfortunate - I thought he was fantastic and can imagine he'd also be great to work with. I wonder if the Dragons regretted their decision

@abbyanderson2463

7 ай бұрын

to be fair sometimes pitches can go on for hours and we only see 10 minutes so there probably problems we didn't see/couldnt understand

@planeguy95

7 ай бұрын

@@abbyanderson2463 very true!

Make straws out of chewing gum from underneath desks - problem solved & the environment/ Klaus Schwab is thankful

@MrSuperG

Жыл бұрын

They want to cut it all down

@HIOP0

Жыл бұрын

JEEZUS WHAT A CRET1N