Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster.
Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster. He founded the social media marketing company Social Chain and hosts *The Diary of a CEO*.
What it is
Bartlett is best known as the founder of Social Chain (2014), a social media marketing firm, and as the host of *The Diary of a CEO* podcast (launched 2017). He also appears as an investor on BBC One’s *Dragons’ Den*, joining in 2021 as the show’s youngest Dragon at age 28.
Key details
Born in Gaborone, Botswana in 1992, Bartlett was raised in Plymouth, England. His ventures include Flight Story, Thirdweb, and Steven.com. He is also an author and public speaker, with a focus on social media, creator media, and technology businesses.
Why it matters
Bartlett’s rise from a university dropout to a prominent media and business figure reflects the growing influence of digital entrepreneurship and podcast-driven personal branding. His role on *Dragons’ Den* has brought a younger, tech-focused perspective to the long-running investment show.
In short
- Founded Social Chain in 2014.
- Hosts *The Diary of a CEO* podcast since 2017.
- Youngest Dragon on BBC’s *Dragons’ Den* at age 28.
- Also founded Flight Story, Thirdweb, and Steven.com.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Bartlett_(businessman)Supports: Birth date, nationality, business and media career overview, Social Chain, The Diary of a CEO, Dragons' Den, and related ventures.
- World Economic Forum — https://www.weforum.org/people/steven-bartlett/Supports: Biography, upbringing, podcast, books, and broad public profile.
- BBC — https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/58CRTt8GKmQk3PqbQzYTJTM/steven-bartlettSupports: Role on Dragons' Den, youngest Dragon claim, and his podcast and investments.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jan/06/how-steven-bartlett-went-from-dropout-to-youngest-ever-dragons-den-investorSupports: Background, early life, and Social Chain founding context.