The Trash Bag Transformation We All Need | Elevator Pitch S13 EP6 - video Dailymotion

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Meet Jack Licata, founder of Bag Ups, American-made trash bags supporting veterans and people with disabilities.  What makes this episode a must-watch? It's not just the suspense; the investors pull no punches, dispensing advice that could transform anyone's pitching game. If you've ever wondered what grabs an investor's attention — or sends your deal down the drain — this episode delivers real-time lessons you can use.  Tune in to see how founders fare and pick up tips for your own business.

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00:00As a captain in the Air Force and a nuclear missile launch officer, I looked for efficiency

00:06in everything I did, including changing the trash. It just took too much time. To solve

00:12that problem, I invented bag ups, which automatically realigns your can when you take out the full

00:18one. Think of a tissue box for your garbage can. We're seeking $600,000 for 10% equity

00:24to scale and launch a new plastic made from stone. So who wants to do some trash talking

00:32today?

00:35Nice. Very good pitch.

00:36Yeah.

00:36I love him. I loved his pitch, except he didn't talk about the traction. I don't know if he's

00:42actually selling any trash bags. It sounds like a good idea. Oh my gosh, I love the idea

00:46of a Kleenex for a trash can. I go through so much trash.

00:50Oh yeah, take out all those dirty diapers. Let me tell you.

00:52Like a lot of trash.

00:53Why don't we vote? Let's vote.

00:56Approved.

00:56Two equal offers. This comes down to who you want to work with.

01:00And you can't have both.

01:01Why not?

01:02No.

01:16Okay, Kim. You got a deal.

01:20Wow.

01:21Oh, I'm so excited. I can't wait to take this home.

01:24Yes, right?

01:25Who changes the trash in your house?

01:26Well, sometimes I do, but I'm not going to do it anymore.

01:29No.

01:30Right?

01:30Thank you. And thank you very much.

01:31Hey, Jack. It's okay.

01:32Thank you very much.

01:33Congratulations.

01:34Thank you. Thank you very much.

01:36Jack, you rock.

01:37I'm so happy that I got two offers, and I'm glad that I'm working with Kim.

01:43Now, thank you, Jonathan.

01:47Thanks, Jack.

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