Steven Bartlett
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
6
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Steven Bartlett's achievements reflect a rare combination of entrepreneurial grit and media influence. He built Social Chain from a £200 seed into a £200 million company in just five years, a feat that earned him a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in 2018. His podcast, The Diary of a CEO, became the second most popular show globally on Spotify Wrapped in 2025, a milestone few independent podcasters have reached. He also became the youngest-ever investor on BBC's Dragons' Den at age 29, breaking a long-standing format. His two books both hit the Sunday Times bestseller list, and his second book won Business Book of the Year. These accomplishments place him among the most visible young entrepreneurs in the UK, with a reach that extends far beyond business into popular culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe
Recognized in the Media & Marketing category for co-founding Social Chain.
GQ Men of the Year Nominee
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year.
Sunday Times Bestseller
Happy Sexy Millionaire reached the Sunday Times bestseller list.
Sunday Times Bestseller
The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws reached the Sunday Times bestseller list.
Spotify Wrapped Top Podcasts
The Diary of a CEO ranked #2 most popular podcast globally.
Youngest Dragons' Den Investor
Became the youngest-ever investor on the show at age 29.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe
Spotify Wrapped Most Popular Podcasts
Sunday Times Bestseller List
Sunday Times Bestseller List
GQ Men of the Year
Magazine Covers
GQ (UK)
November 2022
Steven Bartlett: The Youngest Dragon
Forbes (Europe)
2018
30 Under 30: The Social Media Maverick
The Sunday Times Magazine
2023
The CEO of Self-Help
Management Today
2022
The Social Chain King
Business Insider
2021
How Steven Bartlett Built a £200 Million Empire
Records & Feats
Youngest-ever investor on Dragons' Den
At age 29, Bartlett became the youngest person to join the panel of investors on BBC One's Dragons' Den, replacing Tej Lalvani in 2021.
Social Chain's £200 to £200 million growth
Bartlett co-founded Social Chain with £200 and grew it to a £200 million valuation within five years, one of the fastest growth stories in UK marketing.
Second most popular podcast globally on Spotify Wrapped
The Diary of a CEO ranked #2 on Spotify's 2025 Wrapped list of most popular podcasts worldwide, behind only The Joe Rogan Experience.