How old is Steven Bartlett and what is his background?
Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster. He is best known for founding Social Chain, hosting The Diary of a CEO, and joining BBC’s Dragons’ Den as the youngest-ever Dragon at age 28.
Born in Gaborone, Botswana, to an English father and a Nigerian mother, Bartlett moved to Plymouth, England, as a child. He left university early to pursue entrepreneurship and built Social Chain into a major social media marketing agency.
Today, he is one of the most recognised figures in British business media, with a popular podcast, two published books, and a seat on one of the UK’s most famous investment shows.
- Steven Bartlett rose to fame as a young entrepreneur after dropping out of university to launch Social Chain, a social media marketing agency.
- He is the youngest investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den (since 2023).
- His podcast ‘The Diary of a CEO’ is one of the most listened-to business podcasts in the UK.
- He has written two books: ‘Happy Sexy Millionaire’ and ‘The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life’.
- He was born in Gaborone, Botswana, and moved to Plymouth, England, as a child.
- He sold Social Chain in 2021 to The BluƎ Group.
- His net worth is estimated between £50 million and £70 million.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Cliff Bartlett |
| Date of birth | 26 August 1992 |
| Place of birth | Gaborone, Botswana |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Education | Dropped out of Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, author, BBC Dragon |
| Notable venture | Social Chain (founded 2014, sold 2021) |
| Podcast | The Diary of a CEO (since 2017) |
| Books | ‘Happy Sexy Millionaire’ (2021), ‘The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life’ (2023) |
What is Steven Bartlett’s net worth and how did he build his wealth?
Bartlett’s net worth is not publicly confirmed. Reported estimates vary across sources. One profile suggests around £50 million, another places it between £50 million and £70 million, and a third describes his wealth as tens of millions of euros. More recent speaker and profile pages emphasise his business scale but do not provide a single verified net-worth figure.
How did Steven Bartlett make his money?
Bartlett co-founded Social Chain in 2014, a social media marketing agency that grew rapidly by leveraging influencer networks and viral content. The company was sold in 2021 to The BluƎ Group, generating a significant return for its founders. Bartlett also earns income from his podcast, book sales, public speaking engagements, and investments made through his role on Dragons’ Den.
No single authoritative figure exists for Steven Bartlett’s net worth. Estimates range from £50 million to over £100 million, but none are independently verified. Bartlett himself has not publicly disclosed a precise fig
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