Steven Bartlett (businessman)
Steven Bartlett | |
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 Steven Bartlett in 2021 | |
| Born | Steven Cliff Bartlett August 1992 (age 32)[1] |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Manchester Metropolitan University (dropped out) |
| Occupation(s) | Investor Entrepreneur |
| Known for | socialchain.com Dragons' Den |
| Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020) |
| Website | stevenbartlett |
Steven Cliff Bartlett (born August 1992)[1] is a British businessman, entrepreneur and television personality. He is the co-founder of Social Chain.[1] 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, attending secondary school and a sixth form.[4][5] He went to study at Manchester Metropolitan University, but dropped out after one lecture.[5][6]
Career
In 2013, Bartlett founded Wallpark.[7]
In 2014, Bartlett co-founded Social Chain, a social media marketing company based in Manchester, UK, with Dominic McGregor.[1][8]
In 2017, he created a podcast series called The Diary of a CEO, which has featured guests including Liam Payne and Tom Blomfield.[9] As of 2021, it is Europe's most downloaded business podcast and has featured British entrepreneurs Ben Francis, Lee Chambers and Grace Beverley, as well as other public figures including former Health Minister Matt Hancock and Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson.[10][11][12]
In 2019, Social Chain and German online retailer Lumaland merged to become The Social Chain AG, listing on XETRA and the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange.[8] The listing valued the business at over $200 million.[13] In 2020, he exited the business.[9]
In 2019, he featured in the Channel 4 series The Secret Teacher, going undercover at a school near Liverpool as a teacher.[14]
In May 2021, it was confirmed that Bartlett, aged 28, would be the youngest-ever investor on the long-running BBC show Dragons' Den.[15]
In 2021, Bartlett released his debut book, Happy Sexy Millionaire, which was a Sunday Times bestseller.[16]
Awards and honours
In 2020, he was included in one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.[13]
References
- ^ a b c d Anon (2021). "Steven BARTLETT personal appointments". gov.uk. London: Companies House. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Mantock, Rachel (2021). "New investor Steven Bartlett says his digital background gives him 'an edge' on Dragons Den". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Lewis, Isobel (2021). "28-year-old Steven Bartlett joins Dragons' Den as show's youngest ever Dragon". independent.co.uk. The Independent. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Staff Reporter (2021). "5 things to know about The Social Chain CEO Steven Bartlett, the youngest ever Dragon". uktech.news. UK Tech News. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ a b Scotty (14 November 2019). "Interview With Steve Bartlett, CEO of the Social Chain Group". logros.co.uk. The Logros. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Barrie, Thomas (2021). "Steven Bartlett: 'If you want a successful business, you have to instil a culture of learning'". gq-magazine.co.uk. GQ. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Steven Bartlett: 'If you want a successful business, you have to instil a culture of learning'". British GQ. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ a b Prior, David (17 August 2020). "Co-founders Steven Bartlett and Dominic McGregor to leave Social Chain". prolificnorth.co.uk. 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.com. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Benson, Rhianna (29 December 2021). "Meet Steven Bartlett - Dragon's Den's newest addition and youngest ever investor". walesonline.co.uk.
- ^ "I didn't break Covid rules when kissing aide, says Matt Hancock". The Guardian. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Charlton, Graham. "Who Were Steven Bartlett's Favourite Guests on Diary of a CEO?". www.martechalliance.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b Anon (2020). "Steven Bartlett". Forbes. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "The Secret Teacher: Episode 3: Social media marketing magnate Steven Bartlett goes undercover at a cash-strapped school in Liverpool". channel4.com. Channel 4.
- ^ Virk, Kameron (20 May 2021). "Dragons' Den: Why new Dragon Steven Bartlett won't be wearing a suit". bbc.co.uk. 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". irishnews.com. The Irish News.