Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is one of the UK’s most influential entrepreneurs and media personalities, best known as the host of Europe’s leading podcast, The Diary of a CEO. As the youngest ever Dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Steven has built a reputation for spotting disruptive ideas, backing ambitious founders and challenging conventional thinking around business, leadership and success.

A highly sought-after speaker, Steven combines candid storytelling with sharp commercial insight, drawing on his experience building global businesses, investing in fast-growth brands and interviewing some of the world’s most successful people. His talks explore entrepreneurship, innovation, personal growth, resilience, leadership and the future of technology, leaving audiences inspired and equipped with practical takeaways.

Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author and the host of Europe’s number one podcast, The Diary of a CEO, where he takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the world’s most influential people and their journeys to success.

He first rose to prominence as the co-founder of Social Chain, one of the UK’s most successful social media marketing companies, helping redefine how brands engage with audiences in the digital age. He is now the co-founder of Flight Group, a media, marketing and investment business encompassing ventures across talent, technology, content and investment, as well as thirdweb, a software platform backed by Shopify and Coinbase that simplifies the development of Web3 applications.

Alongside his entrepreneurial work, Steven has become a prolific investor with a portfolio spanning health and wellness, biotechnology, AI, blockchain and consumer technology. His investments include brands such as Huel, ZOE and WHOOP, alongside a range of pioneering startups shaping the future of health, media and technology.

Steven joined BBC’s Dragons’ Den as the youngest Dragon in the programme’s history, bringing a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, branding and digital growth. He is also the author of the number one Sunday Times bestseller The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life.

Passionate about inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, Steven actively supports young people and underrepresented communities through initiatives with schools, prisons and the armed forces. His influence and impact have been recognised through numerous accolades, including being named British Black Entrepreneur of the Year and inclusion in the Powerlist of the UK’s most influential Black Britons.