Autistic Entrepreneur Turning Over £3.5M In Sales! | Dragons' Den

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  • Ben Pearson is next into The Den, pitching his men's clothing line with larger bodies in mind. He's seeking a £150,000 investment in exchange for 10% of his company, Big Clothes 4 U.
    Season 20, Episode 2.
    An international sensation, Dragon's Den features entrepreneurs pitching for investment in the Den from our Dragons, five venture capitalists willing to invest their own money in exchange for equity.
    #DragonsDen #BusinessPitch #Clothing
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  • @kellingtonlink956
    @kellingtonlink956 4 місяці тому +617

    That’s the kinda a man you need running a company. Very straightforward and not afraid to put ‘the truth’ out there (taking the hit). Impressive.

    • @craigpardy6204
      @craigpardy6204 4 місяці тому

      Just hire autistics for every occasion, we do a great job and we're VERY focused..

    • @Gonken88
      @Gonken88 4 місяці тому +5

      What? His understanding of economy obviously was out the window.

    • @Windows-kz4ke
      @Windows-kz4ke 4 місяці тому

      That’s his autism (genuinely) Elon Musk is also autistic, when it’s high functioning, these people are unrivalled in their intelligence and efficiency

    • @davidasbridge5368
      @davidasbridge5368 3 місяці тому +1

      Love it I wish him luck 👏

    • @CPTZK11
      @CPTZK11 3 місяці тому +10

      ​@@Gonken88he may have flawed business application but his knowledge of all his business numbers is far greater than 90"% of what we see on the show.just needs a little coaching is all

  • @FlemmingErnst
    @FlemmingErnst 4 місяці тому +535

    Finally a pitch without someone whining, sulking and crying about their sickness, bad fortune etc. Love this guy.

    • @Windows-kz4ke
      @Windows-kz4ke 4 місяці тому +10

      I presume this is sarcasm, very nicely done

    • @jptiger773
      @jptiger773 4 місяці тому +7

      Did you watch the video?!

    • @Windows-kz4ke
      @Windows-kz4ke 4 місяці тому

      @@jptiger773 No

    • @thedappercook
      @thedappercook 3 місяці тому

      It's an oldie

    • @trancemadmaz
      @trancemadmaz 3 місяці тому

      Between 3:33 and 3:40 the opposite is mentioned.

  • @sod4769
    @sod4769 4 місяці тому +274

    I can tell you autism is such a struggle for all. Some have the ability to thrive of it and this individual is so highly intelligent it’s so beautiful to see.

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose 4 місяці тому +2

      What a generic bot response.

    • @Toxic0T
      @Toxic0T 4 місяці тому +16

      your response is a lot more botty@@BenjaminGoose

    • @lukerinderknecht2982
      @lukerinderknecht2982 4 місяці тому +1

      He did a great job representing himself.

    • @davidcoen9021
      @davidcoen9021 3 місяці тому

      Can you really? You can says that on behalf of ALL AUTISTIC PEOPLE WORLDWIDE?!
      No you damn well can't.
      First of all, there are many autistic people who are very happy indeed with being autistic.
      Secondly, I recommend that you read about the social model of disability.

  • @willhunt6897
    @willhunt6897 4 місяці тому +267

    Massive respect to this man, even if his books weren’t great he showed how neurodiversity can be an asset not a curse and delivered one of the best pitches I’ve ever seen!

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i 4 місяці тому

      If he did have neurodiversity he wouldn't (simply couldn't) be standing there on TV.
      Too many creeps going aeound claiming disability.
      All he's doing is selling clothes - the reason he can't grow anymore is that ALL the clothes makers ALREADY make XL, XXL and XXXL clothing.
      He's created nothing new and certainly not a USP by patting himself on the back and telling everyone and anyone that he suffers from autism.
      LOL.

    • @jolin8493
      @jolin8493 4 місяці тому

      Our trusted leadership of society says all out of ordinary is a curse, a diagnosis, a diability. Its crazy

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i 4 місяці тому

      @@jolin8493 They have to make up some sort of story to try and get the people's attention, so how's about strongly exaggerating some small mishap that some fool doctor diagnosed for lack of anything else.
      Pitiful.
      But hey: He came ion for an investment and he got one. It's all in the art of selling your story and making it "credible". Nothing else.

    • @davidcoen9021
      @davidcoen9021 3 місяці тому +1

      *neurodivergence

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i 3 місяці тому

      @@davidcoen9021 BS - It's a story that supports his pitch. Just like all of them.

  • @nebelung1
    @nebelung1 4 місяці тому +126

    You see so many pitchers fumbling over even the most basic numbers of their business but this man had full control and gave them straight answers every time. Props for that.

  • @moogleking
    @moogleking 4 місяці тому +103

    This lad is amazing he has a mind of steel and aimed for the stars

  • @pearlfobi4673
    @pearlfobi4673 4 місяці тому +35

    Oh my God. I’m so happy for him. This are the kind of stories I can spend my entire day listening to instead of negative and toxic media

  • @irishjay9485
    @irishjay9485 4 місяці тому +134

    One of the best pitches I've ever seen. What a guy.

    • @Scweeee
      @Scweeee 3 місяці тому

      Shame his company is in liquidation 💀

  • @GamingTimeMachine.
    @GamingTimeMachine. 4 місяці тому +150

    I got autism and I don't lie when I say that I wanted to see another member of the community in dragons den.

    • @KiJiHoon
      @KiJiHoon 4 місяці тому +11

      Same here this is the first episode that's made me cry lol

    • @1337murk
      @1337murk 4 місяці тому

      You haven't 'got' autism, you are autistic.

    • @wedontexist369
      @wedontexist369 4 місяці тому +20

      I have autism and I couldn’t give less of a fook. Some of the greatest minds in history were on the spectrum - if anything, we have the advantage. Of course a hyper obsessive individual is going to be successful? I enjoy watching the normal folk attempt to succeed instead.

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose 4 місяці тому

      No one "gets" autism, you're born with it.

    • @musicjunk8266
      @musicjunk8266 3 місяці тому

      😂👏@@wedontexist369

  • @eddiediesel9035
    @eddiediesel9035 4 місяці тому +31

    Touker to the rescue. Thank you Touker for giving him a go. Awesome.

    • @iakobkv271
      @iakobkv271 Місяць тому

      lets goo

    • @bb7370
      @bb7370 12 днів тому

      Touka always know what to do💚

  • @netrowex
    @netrowex 3 місяці тому +10

    This guy's character is rock solid and straightforward like no other. Impressive!

  • @emi62507
    @emi62507 4 місяці тому +66

    One of the best pitch I’ve seen on here. And Steven, I see what you did there.

  • @technoshaman001
    @technoshaman001 4 місяці тому +70

    I also have autism and function similar to this man. loved seeing this so much. Inspiring.

  • @CPTZK11
    @CPTZK11 3 місяці тому +23

    He is autistic but presented perfectly much better than I would and remembered all his numbers, they often say it's people with some sort of disabilities that are amazing at other things

    • @iFireender
      @iFireender 25 днів тому

      That's because autism at this level is hardly a disability - it's just a behaviorial difference. Like someone might be inclined to aggression, or a crybaby.

  • @RediLataj
    @RediLataj 4 місяці тому +35

    Clean and beautiful. When you enter the den with an objective and you get it do not get greedy, valued the right person and he did read the room perfectly. Well done

  • @kennyphillips6281
    @kennyphillips6281 4 місяці тому +54

    This shows the talent in neurodiversity. It is important society becomes awake. Thankfully, there are large organisations who have changed their HR processes to invite such talent but there is a long way to go !!!

    • @FateBoost
      @FateBoost 4 місяці тому +2

      Stigma going away finally. Whilst some neurodivergent people can unfortunately be a ‘burden’ to a company and sometimes hired just to fill quotas. Others can perform much better than colleagues with the correct support in place.

  • @ahsanrauf8202
    @ahsanrauf8202 2 місяці тому +4

    Nerves of steel, no bullshit and simple
    honesty

  • @stevesalt9005
    @stevesalt9005 4 місяці тому +45

    I'd love to be his friend. Got plenty of time for blokes like him.

    • @qfina
      @qfina 4 місяці тому

      lol

    • @user-le8ll3kh8c
      @user-le8ll3kh8c 4 місяці тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @JLA91
      @JLA91 3 місяці тому +6

      How is this comment funny?dude is clearly a sound guy and the original commentator clearly meant that.

    • @lovehealth-je6co
      @lovehealth-je6co 3 місяці тому +1

      You’re life is depressing

  • @aaronneabril20
    @aaronneabril20 4 місяці тому +6

    I highly respect this man. Indeed it was a great pitch despite when the balance sheet came out. So pleased Touker made an offer.

  • @Trancegirl1966
    @Trancegirl1966 3 місяці тому +8

    What a heart warning pitch by Ben! He has so much courage. I'm impressed!!!! He's been on a journey that's affected his mind and body but his determination is incredible!! ❤❤

  • @valwoodman6161
    @valwoodman6161 2 місяці тому +4

    Lovely to hear the dragons say nice things to a well deserved person hope he continues to do well

  • @ItsBeardy
    @ItsBeardy 4 місяці тому +37

    Inspiring fella

  • @irshardariff6678
    @irshardariff6678 4 місяці тому +5

    What a powerhouse man ... The guys made it and hes proper confident..

  • @bobmite9281
    @bobmite9281 3 місяці тому +6

    this was a good one, one of the best pitches i've seen on this show

  • @MrLoqy
    @MrLoqy 4 місяці тому +71

    Actually Tuka wants to celebrate with Ben Pearson but yeah people with autism are not that social. He just left, but deep inside we know he is super happy that Tuka is on board! Congrats Ben! I love you so much! You are such a crystal clear entrepreneur! I want to meet you one day ❤

    • @mgb311
      @mgb311 4 місяці тому +11

      This was filmed during covid.

    • @JLA91
      @JLA91 3 місяці тому +1

      He probably did wanna celebrate though but the reason they didn't wasn't becayse of Autism, was just because it was Covid. Who knows though maybe it would have ended up going the same way even if it wasn't during Covid.

    • @MrLoqy
      @MrLoqy 3 місяці тому

      @@JLA91 that is possible too

  • @Ziggyziggy1
    @Ziggyziggy1 3 місяці тому +5

    This guy is an inspiration,
    Straightforward right to the point,
    Bravo.👏👏👏

  • @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb
    @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb 4 місяці тому +14

    Well said don't let anyone stand in your way ✅

  • @Yerzhtopg
    @Yerzhtopg 3 місяці тому +3

    Great guy with a great heart. Great example to all entrepreneurs on how to properly pitch and not mumble. A lot of respect goes to him. 👏👏👏

  • @emekaofordile8835
    @emekaofordile8835 6 днів тому

    Very inspirational from someone having autism. I'm really really impressed. Well done Touker for giving him a chance. I also love how he didnt hesitate to accept Touker's offer.

  • @paramedicchrisbookseries
    @paramedicchrisbookseries 3 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely proud of him for this. I won't let this anxiety I struggle with stop me.

    • @Heloo181
      @Heloo181 2 місяці тому

      Amen get it 🎉

  • @thechanneloffun3760
    @thechanneloffun3760 4 місяці тому +12

    🙏🙏 I have lots of health problems and all I can tell u guys out there is be positive and fight for what u want, I neally died three times and I am still here, Be positive and u will succeed in life 🙏🙏

  • @paulharding3911
    @paulharding3911 4 місяці тому +34

    Inspiring story,well done sir.

  • @jack-a-lopium
    @jack-a-lopium 4 місяці тому +14

    Holy smoke, man... keep going, you're doing amazing! Also, really striking look you been in a music video or so?

  • @TheManInBlueFlames
    @TheManInBlueFlames 4 місяці тому +11

    Now this is the guy you need to represent us Autistics!

    • @user-le8ll3kh8c
      @user-le8ll3kh8c 4 місяці тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @chipbuttytime3396
      @chipbuttytime3396 3 місяці тому +5

      yeah someone who inherited a million quid almost and started a business............ if he did it from scratch you would have a point

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook 3 місяці тому +4

    Love these older pitches and episodes

  • @ImmersionaudioLTD
    @ImmersionaudioLTD 4 місяці тому +9

    What a great guy, best of luck to him!

  • @PharmacyAve
    @PharmacyAve 4 місяці тому +10

    Great guy good to see a straight talker

    • @lovehealth-je6co
      @lovehealth-je6co 3 місяці тому

      Lol people don’t talk straight do they ?

  • @richardpowellTV
    @richardpowellTV 4 місяці тому +12

    What an inspiring guy, what an amazing story of persistence and determination. I wish Ben and Touker much success.

  • @cgw509
    @cgw509 4 місяці тому +24

    Wow this was absolutely inspirational 😊💕✨️

    • @chipbuttytime3396
      @chipbuttytime3396 3 місяці тому

      he got almost 1 million inheritance.... that made him a success

  • @garciamiki
    @garciamiki 4 місяці тому +5

    Well done - so inspiring!!

  • @wolfman9132
    @wolfman9132 4 місяці тому +3

    Simple, straight & effective, no messing around bosh! 💰

  • @rh5974
    @rh5974 4 місяці тому +3

    Loved this episode!

  • @stableianF1oracle
    @stableianF1oracle 10 годин тому

    Probably the best episode I’ve seen. So pleased he got an investment. I hope he finds success.

  • @endlessawareness
    @endlessawareness 8 днів тому

    The best episode I have seen!

  • @manjitkaur2682
    @manjitkaur2682 3 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely phenomenal entrepreneur and pitch! I really admire his story, his presentation, his calm and just so happy he got the investment from the investor he wanted! Well done Ben! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @Spaceman1704
    @Spaceman1704 8 днів тому

    Great stuff and inspiring ! Bravoooo 🎉

  • @deborahpeters1597
    @deborahpeters1597 4 місяці тому +5

    Fantastic pitch what a man, I've never been so pleased to see someone get a investment.

  • @sundarj8174
    @sundarj8174 4 місяці тому +4

    Good luck to you Ben!!

  • @jarednil69
    @jarednil69 3 місяці тому +3

    Crunching those numbers on the balance sheet just boggles my mind.😮
    One of the few segments where Touker is the sole investor!😅

  • @SuperRob41
    @SuperRob41 4 місяці тому +11

    that was brilliant

  • @frankieteo6659
    @frankieteo6659 4 місяці тому +4

    Very worthy entrepreneur.. congrats and wishing you every sucess.. God Bless..

  • @LWPN2024
    @LWPN2024 4 місяці тому +6

    Well done Tuka, your a class act and Im sure you will do well out of that investment in so many ways.

  • @danielsd1
    @danielsd1 4 місяці тому +1

    What an inspiring man. Wishes you best of luck!

  • @c.juniorgoncalves6195
    @c.juniorgoncalves6195 4 місяці тому +37

    Lad is sensational

  • @ahmf155
    @ahmf155 4 місяці тому +6

    Fantastic Tucker 🎉❤🎉❤
    What a Great lad !

  • @scottjp31
    @scottjp31 4 місяці тому +3

    ah this guy is fantastic. such a lovely and clever guy

  • @lduncombe3
    @lduncombe3 2 місяці тому

    The mind is a powerfull thing!! He wasnt scared or intimidated one bit...fairplay mate well done im proud of you 👏

  • @keithbrowne1308
    @keithbrowne1308 4 місяці тому +3

    I can't figure out the balance sheet... He would effectively need about £1.5m fixed assets net book value for it to balance.

  • @Chelskie-darts
    @Chelskie-darts Місяць тому

    Big respect to this bloke 👌🏽 nothing kept him down and now his smashing it , well done fella 👍🏼🙏🏽

  • @bgrg
    @bgrg 2 місяці тому

    I love that the guy starts introducing himself while he is walking into the room

  • @samlloyd9391
    @samlloyd9391 3 місяці тому

    What a legend. Love this guy.

  • @touch3010
    @touch3010 3 місяці тому

    Awesome ........... just Awesome! All the best mate.

  • @keithchegwin1222
    @keithchegwin1222 3 місяці тому +5

    I can't decide if he was unlucky because he has autism, or he was lucky because he was left hundreds of thousands my his grandad. I think most people in his shoes would have wasted all that money. Good on him!

  • @muttley523
    @muttley523 2 місяці тому

    Incredibly inspirational man and well done Touker

  • @Geotubest
    @Geotubest 3 місяці тому +1

    Indeed a great pitch.

  • @derekmann857
    @derekmann857 4 місяці тому +14

    Best ever !! Great dude!!

  • @michaelbattat1236
    @michaelbattat1236 2 місяці тому

    So happy for him! Amazing and so inspirational! With Tuka he will definitely be going places!

  • @E11evens
    @E11evens 3 місяці тому

    More people like this in the world please. Super inspiring!

  • @almascollections9531
    @almascollections9531 21 день тому

    Great job mate

  • @losieru
    @losieru 3 місяці тому +1

    That is a man on a mission. He will succeed no doubt

  • @dianadiana9299
    @dianadiana9299 3 місяці тому +1

    What a truly nice man he is !

  • @aidankelly840
    @aidankelly840 4 місяці тому +7

    Best of luck
    Well done for everything you have done so far

  • @sdsfulham
    @sdsfulham 4 місяці тому

    Inspirational! Well done that man 👏

  • @ciarankelly4338
    @ciarankelly4338 3 місяці тому +1

    Well done and hats off to TS for investing! The guy deserved the business break!

  • @rscosworthfan
    @rscosworthfan 3 місяці тому +2

    And thats how its done A nigh on perfect pitch

  • @darenweeks273
    @darenweeks273 2 місяці тому

    What an incredible man. My hat goes off to you, sir 😊

  • @dannybowden5296
    @dannybowden5296 3 місяці тому

    A truly inspiring individual.

  • @mancoman1911
    @mancoman1911 3 місяці тому

    made my day this

  • @chrissilvester5663
    @chrissilvester5663 4 місяці тому +2

    This has to be one of best most inspiring pitches I've ever seen on Dragon's Den. He's a true inspiration & certainly acquitted himself well despite suffering from anxiety among other things.

  • @keiranninjaspirit
    @keiranninjaspirit 4 місяці тому

    Inspired,great guy🎉

  • @adriansmith1410
    @adriansmith1410 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic good luck for the future 💪😊✌️

  • @danieledney5775
    @danieledney5775 2 місяці тому +1

    ah man what a lovely bloke

  • @ianharrison7924
    @ianharrison7924 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks tuka

  • @topgazza
    @topgazza 3 місяці тому +1

    What a great guy. Very good business

  • @SuperStareGry
    @SuperStareGry 4 місяці тому +1

    4:14 Touker is on the edge lol.

  • @paulbradford8240
    @paulbradford8240 3 місяці тому

    Well done!

  • @Partyanimal1066
    @Partyanimal1066 2 місяці тому

    My grandson has WAGR syndrome and autism. I love him to bits and I’m always impressed by his view on life and how he sees things so differently .
    The only thing that I absolutely infuriates me is when adults who should know better and kids bully him.
    If Granny ever gets to witness this ,then I wouldn’t like to be in their shoes!

  • @CriticalInsights
    @CriticalInsights 4 місяці тому +8

    Best pitch ever !!!

  • @TimmyCanSwim
    @TimmyCanSwim 3 місяці тому

    an inspiration in a very personal way for me.

  • @mpumemsimang5008
    @mpumemsimang5008 2 місяці тому

    inspiring stuff

  • @paulpurves484
    @paulpurves484 4 місяці тому

    Inspirational man.

  • @uroztas
    @uroztas 3 місяці тому

    What an inspiring man!

  • @lukemackenzie9073
    @lukemackenzie9073 3 місяці тому

    Nice to see Big Loz getting some modelling work 💪

  • @chrisharwood1120
    @chrisharwood1120 Місяць тому

    What an inspiring man

  • @theromanceofwax
    @theromanceofwax 2 місяці тому

    fair play matey. I'll be looking to get some stuff soon

  • @reynoldgranil7428
    @reynoldgranil7428 2 місяці тому

    What an inspiring man .

  • @mickyhouse8753
    @mickyhouse8753 3 місяці тому +1

    Ben has earned our respect.

  • @graemehobson3787
    @graemehobson3787 2 місяці тому

    Another grand day out 👍, is that the cafe at the top of Ashbourne 🤔?

  • @andersonlynn3686
    @andersonlynn3686 4 місяці тому

    So awesome good for him

  • @00gpowe
    @00gpowe 4 місяці тому +5

    Why’s Steven writing poetry?