Dragons' Den Steven Bartlett's net worth and why girlfriend is his 'greatest achievement'
07.03.2024 - 20:07
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Entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett has become a familiar face on our screens over the years. He made his mark after dropping out of Manchester Metropolitan University to co-found marketing company Social Chain at just 21 years old.
The millionaire shot to new levels of fame for interviewing some of the world's biggest stars on his globally-renowned podcast, Diary Of A CEO. Tonight, he returns to the BBC for the latest instalment of Dragons' Den (Thursday March 7).
The Botswana-born business tycoon joins Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman and Sara Davies in the search for innovative new ventures to invest in. At 28 years old, he became the youngest ever Dragon when he joined the Den in 2021 for the show's 19th season.
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On joining the line-up, Steven told GQ Magazine: "When I got the call, I felt a great sense of responsibility to say yes, because I knew that I could represent a new perspective. I’m of African descent. I’ve grown up in a digital world, on social media, using tools like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to build my business.
"That’s what people are using these days to build their businesses and I wanted to have that perspective represented in the Den so when entrepreneurs walk through the door, they’re pitching to someone who really understands their world."
Read on to find out all about Steven's life and career - including why he says his girlfriend is his 'greatest achievement.'
Steven was born in Botswana on August 26 1992, making him 31 years old. His family moved to Plymouth when he was around two years old. He previously said they 'weren't very well-off,' which made him