Steven Bartlett
Creator and host of The Diary of a CEO. Investor.
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Entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast. I co-founded Social Chain, one of Europe’s fastest-growing social media companies, taking it public by the age of 27. Today, I invest in mission-driven brands through my fund, Flight Story Fund, and share real, unfiltered conversations with some of the world’s most influential thinkers on my podcast. I'm also the youngest-ever Dragon on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, bringing a fresh perspective on business, branding, and building companies that actually matter.
Accomplishments
- Co-founded Social Chain at 22 years old, growing it into a publicly traded company with hundreds of employees and major global clients.
- Took Social Chain public on the Düsseldorf stock exchange by the age of 27.
- Built The Diary of a CEO podcast into one of the most downloaded business podcasts in Europe.
- Became the youngest-ever Dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.
- Authored the best-selling book "Happy Sexy Millionaire", challenging the myths around success and happiness.
- Founded Flight Story, a marketing and communications company helping brands navigate the future of media.
- Launched Flight Story Fund, investing in breakthrough consumer and technology brands.
- Recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his impact in media and marketing.
- Regular keynote speaker at major global business events, sharing raw, real insights on entrepreneurship, brand building, and leadership.
- Built a personal brand that resonates with millions across multiple platforms — without selling out or playing it safe.
What I can advise on
- Building a brand from scratch in the digital-first world.
- Growing and scaling a company without outside funding (at first).
- Creating content that actually cuts through noise and builds real trust.
- Leveraging personal brand to supercharge business success.
- Using social media as a strategic growth engine, not a vanity play.
- Hiring and building high-performance teams with a modern culture.
- Raising capital and pitching to investors without selling your soul.
- Navigating mental health and burnout as a founder (and why it matters).
- Turning failures, pivots, and rejections into brand-defining moments.
- Launching and scaling a podcast or media platform that drives influence and revenue.
What to expect
- Ask three or more questions
- Tips on how to start a successful company
- Advice on how to start a podccat
- Growth hacks & jumpstarting growth
1.1 Expert call with Steven Bartlett
1.1 Expert call with Steven Bartlett
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