Steven Bartlett (businessman) facts for kids
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Steven Bartlett
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Bartlett in 2024
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Steven Cliff Bartlett
26 August 1992 |
| Nationality | Botswana-British |
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| Known for | Social Chain Dragons' Den The Diary of a CEO Thirdweb |
| Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020) |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Genre | Podcasting |
| Subscribers | 8.39 million |
| Total views | 601.2 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 04 December 2024. | |
Steven Cliff Bartlett (born 26 August 1992) is a British entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. He is well-known for starting the social media marketing company Social Chain in 2014. In 2017, he launched The Diary of a CEO podcast, which has become one of the most popular podcasts worldwide. In 2024, Spotify Wrapped listed it among the top 5 podcasts globally.
Since 2021, Steven has also been an investor on the BBC One TV show Dragons' Den. He is also the founder of Flight Group, which includes several businesses like Flight Studio and Flight Fund. Another company he founded is called Thirdweb.
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Early Life and Education
Steven Cliff Bartlett was born on August 26, 1992, in Botswana. His father is English, and his mother is Nigerian. When Steven was two years old, his family moved to Plymouth, England. He grew up there and attended Plymstock School.
Later, he started studying at Manchester Metropolitan University. However, he decided to leave after only one lecture. He chose to focus on building his own businesses instead.
Steven's Career Journey
In 2014, Steven Bartlett co-founded Social Chain. This company helps businesses with their social media marketing. It was based in Manchester, England. He stepped down as the CEO of Social Chain in 2020.
Social Chain grew a lot and merged with a German company called Lumaland. This made them a bigger company, The Social Chain AG. It was listed on stock exchanges, showing it was a valuable business. Steven kept a share in the company and helped with important plans even after leaving his CEO role.
The Diary of a CEO Podcast
Steven Bartlett started The Diary of a CEO podcast in 2017. On the show, he talks with many famous people. Some guests have included Simon Cowell, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Richard Branson.
By the early 2020s, his podcast became one of the most listened-to in the world. In 2024, Spotify ranked it as the 5th most popular podcast globally. It also had the second-largest weekly audience in the United Kingdom in 2023.
Some people have raised concerns about certain guests on the podcast. The BBC looked into some health-related episodes in 2024. They found some statements that were not supported by science. A spokesperson for Steven Bartlett said the podcast aims to have open conversations with many different people, not just those they agree with.
Dragons' Den Investor
In 2021, Steven Bartlett joined Dragons' Den. This TV show lets new entrepreneurs present their business ideas to investors. Steven was the youngest "dragon" (investor) to appear on the show.
In 2024, there was a discussion about an investment he made on the show. He invested in a product called "Ear Seeds." This product claimed to help with a condition called Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. However, this condition is currently considered incurable.
Exciting Projects
Thirdweb
Steven Bartlett founded a company called Thirdweb. This company helps people build apps using blockchain technology. It raised a lot of money from investors, including Coinbase and Shopify. In 2022, the company was valued at $160 million. Thirdweb aims to make it easier to create decentralized applications.
Flight Fund
In January 2023, Steven launched Flight Fund. This is a $100 million fund for investing in technology companies. The fund aims to support new businesses in areas like blockchain, health, and space. It plans to invest in about 20 companies.
Advertising Guidelines and Rules
Steven Bartlett has faced some issues regarding advertising rules. In 2022, the BBC reminded him about their guidelines. This happened because he wore jewelry from a brand he promoted on social media while on Dragons' Den. He said it was an honest mistake and removed the posts.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) also took action against him in 2022. This was because he advertised a meal replacement company called Huel on his podcast without clearly saying it was an advertisement. The ASA told him and Huel to make sure they clearly label advertisements in the future. In 2024, other ads featuring Steven were also banned for not properly showing his connection to the brands.
Books by Steven
In 2023, Steven released his second book. It is called The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life. This book shares ideas and lessons from his popular podcast. It became the fastest-selling personal development book ever recorded. It was also nominated for Book of the Year at The British Book Awards.
Other Activities
In 2019, Steven appeared on a Channel 4 TV show called The Secret Teacher. He went undercover as a teacher at a school near Liverpool.
He also created a company called Catena Capital. In 2020, he joined the board of directors for Huel, a meal replacement company. In September 2023, Steven joined William, Prince of Wales, for royal visits. He was announced as an advocate for Prince William's foundation, Homewards. When he was younger, Steven also used to rap under the name "Lyricist."
