Steven Bartlett is a leading investor, entrepreneur, and disruptor, renowned as the host of Europe's #1 podcast, 'The Diary of a CEO', and the youngest ever 'Dragon' on BBC's Dragons' Den. His career is a definitive case study in leveraging digital media for explosive business growth and influence. He co-founded the media, marketing, and investment company Flightstory, and his investment thesis centers on accelerating the next generation of European unicorns across health-tech, biotech, Web3, and consumer technology.
Bartlett's investment portfolio focuses heavily on the health and wellness space, including notable stakes in Huel (the UK's fastest-growing e-commerce company internationally) and Zoe, a personalized nutrition program. His foresight extends to frontier technology, co-founding thirdweb, a software platform backed by Shopify and Coinbase that simplifies the creation of Web3 applications. This technological pioneering reflects his focus on innovative and disruptive approaches to social media and digital business.
As a multiple bestselling author, his recent book The Diary Of A ACEO: The 33 Laws for Business & Life was a Sunday Times Number 1 bestseller and became the fastest-selling book of all time in its market category. Steven is deeply focused on inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and creators, particularly those from BAME backgrounds, and has partnered with His Majesty’s Prison Service to distribute his podcast via in-cell technology to educate and inspire young adults.
As a speaker, Steven Bartlett's unique blend of candid personal story and strategic business acumen instantly captures diverse audiences. His keynotes, which cover Leadership, Teamwork, Digital Marketing, and Success, are rooted in his vast experience in scaling companies and identifying the psychological drivers of achievement. He empowers business leaders and young aspiring entrepreneurs alike to embrace an innovative and disruptive mindset to achieve their full potential.
