Steven Bartlett (businessman)
Steven Bartlett | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1992 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Dragons' Den |
Steven Bartlett (born August 1992)[1] is a British businessman, entrepreneur and television personality. He is the co-founder of Social Chain. In 2022, he began appearing as an investor on the BBC One show Dragons' Den.[2][3]
Early life and education
Bartlett was born in Botswana. He moved to Plymouth, England at the age of two, where he grew up.[4][5] He went to study at Manchester Metropolitan University, but dropped out after one lecture.[5][6]
Career
In 2014, Bartlett co-founded Social Chain, a social media and marketing company based in Manchester, UK, with Dominic McGregor.[7]
In 2017, he created a podcast series called The Diary of a CEO, which has featured guests including Liam Payne and Tom Blomfield.[8] As of 2021, it is Europe's most downloaded Business podcast and has featured British entrepreneurs Ben Francis, Lee Chambers and Grace Beverley.[9]
In 2019, Social Chain and German online retailer Lumaland merged to become The Social Chain AG, listing on XETRA and the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange.[7] The listing valued the business at over $200 million.[10] In 2020, he exited the business.[8]
In May 2021, it was confirmed that Bartlett, aged 28, would be the youngest-ever investor on the long-running BBC show Dragons' Den.[11]
In 2021, Bartlett released his debut book, Happy Sexy Millionaire, which was a Sunday Times bestseller.[12]
References
- ^ "Steven BARTLETT personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ rachel-mantock (8 June 2021). "New investor Steven Bartlett says his digital background gives him 'an edge' on Dragons Den". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "28-year-old Steven Bartlett joins Dragons' Den as show's youngest ever Dragon". The Independent. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "5 things to know about The Social Chain CEO Steven Bartlett, the youngest ever Dragon". UK Tech News. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Interview With Steve Bartlett, CEO of the Social Chain Group". The Logros. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Steven Bartlett: 'If you want a successful business, you have to instil a culture of learning'". British GQ. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ a b Prior, David (17 August 2020). "Co-founders Steven Bartlett and Dominic McGregor to leave Social Chain". Prolific North. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ a b McKeever, Vicky (27 August 2021). "This entrepreneur is set to make $1.2 million from his podcast this year. Here's how he's doing it". CNBC. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Benson, Rhianna (29 December 2021). "Meet Steven Bartlett - Dragon's Den's newest addition and youngest ever investor". WalesOnline.
- ^ "Steven Bartlett". Forbes. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Virk, Kameron (20 May 2021). "Dragons' Den: Why new Dragon Steven Bartlett won't be wearing a suit". BBC News. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Stephenson, Hannah (30 June 2021). "Dragons' Den newcomer Steven Bartlett: I'm not particularly bothered about what other people think of me". The Irish News.