Steven Bartlett (businessman) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Steven Bartlett
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Bartlett in 2021
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Steven Cliff Bartlett
26 August 1992 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Manchester Metropolitan University (dropped out) |
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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 | 11.3 million |
| Total views | 850.8 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 19 July 2025. | |
Steven Cliff Bartlett (born August 26, 1992) is a British entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. He started companies like Social Chain and Flight Story. He is also known for his popular podcast, The Diary of a CEO, which is one of the most listened-to podcasts worldwide. In 2024, Spotify ranked it among the top five podcasts globally. Since 2021, he has also been an investor on the TV show Dragons' Den.
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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.
Business Ventures
Wallpark
In 2013, Steven Bartlett started his first company called Wallpark. It was an online message board where people could share ideas.
Social Chain
In 2014, he co-founded Social Chain with Dominic McGregor. This company helped other businesses with their social media marketing. It grew very quickly. In 2019, Social Chain merged with a German company, and its value reached over $200 million. By 2021, the company was valued at $600 million. Steven left Social Chain in 2020, but he still owned a large part of the company.
Thirdweb
Steven Bartlett also founded Thirdweb, a company that helps people build apps using blockchain technology. In 2022, Thirdweb raised $24 million from investors. This showed that the company was valued at $160 million. Thirdweb aims to make it easier for people to create decentralized applications.
Flight Story
Flight Story is another company founded by Steven Bartlett. It has two main parts: Flight Story Studio, which makes media content, and Flight Story Fund, which is a large investment fund. The fund aims to invest in new companies, especially those started by diverse founders. It focuses on areas like blockchain, health, and technology. In July 2025, Niki Aryana became the Chairman of Flight Story to help guide its growth.
Stan Store
In May 2025, Steven Bartlett became a co-owner of Stan Store. This is a US technology company that helps online creators manage their businesses. Stan Store helps creators sell products and services to their fans.
The Diary of a CEO Podcast
Steven Bartlett started his podcast, The Diary of a CEO, in 2017. On the show, he interviews many famous people, including Simon Cowell, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Richard Branson. The podcast became very popular and is now one of the most listened-to podcasts in the world. In 2024, Spotify ranked it as the fifth most popular podcast globally. In June 2025, The Times reported that it was the fastest-growing podcast in the world.
The podcast has been praised for its interviews. However, some guests on the podcast have shared health ideas that were not supported by scientific evidence. Steven Bartlett has been reminded to make sure that advertising content on his podcast is clearly labeled.
In March 2025, The Diary Of A CEO won the Best International Podcast award at the IHeartRadio podcast awards. By December 2024, the podcast had over one billion total streams and 50 million listeners each month.
Dragons' Den
In 2021, Steven Bartlett joined the TV show Dragons' Den. On this show, aspiring entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of investors, hoping to get money for their companies. Steven was the youngest investor to appear on the show. He has invested in various businesses, including a plant-based dog food brand and an energy drink company.
Social Impact and Advocacy
Homewards
Steven Bartlett is an advocate for Homewards, a program led by William, Prince of Wales, that aims to help end homelessness. In September 2023, and again in March and July 2025, Steven joined Prince William on visits to support the initiative. He uses his platform to highlight how businesses can help tackle homelessness.
Books
..... In 2023, he released his second book, The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life. This book shares lessons from his podcast and became the fastest-selling personal development book since records began.
Other Activities
In 2019, Steven appeared on the TV show The Secret Teacher. He went undercover as a teacher at a school to learn about the challenges faced by students and staff. He also joined the board of directors for Huel, a meal replacement company, in 2020, but stepped down in February 2025 to focus on other projects.
Images for kids
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Steven Bartlett playing soccer for Soccer Aid for UNICEF in 2023
