Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett

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Founder: Steven.com The Creator Economy Company, home to FlightStory & FlightCast.

United Kingdom

in LinkedIn source ↗◎ @steven· 5.3M followers ↗

Steven is a 34-year-old British entrepreneur and media mogul who built a global empire from a £100 microphone and relentless ambition. He's deeply driven by creating value—both through his businesses and through meaningful social impact—and balances his high-octane professional life with genuine gratitude for family, his team, and the people around him. He's someone who thinks big but stays grounded, crediting his Nigerian mother's resilience as his north star and actively working on causes like homelessness alongside his commercial ventures.

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What the agent found

Read from the two public sources only — LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Needs

  • A partner who understands and respects his all-consuming professional ambition without needing constant attention
  • Someone who shares his values around impact, family loyalty, and using success for good
  • Emotional grounding and authenticity—he posts vulnerably about nerves, gratitude, and 'wtf is going on' moments, suggesting he needs real connection amid the noise
  • A partner comfortable with public life and high visibility (5M+ Instagram followers, frequent media appearances)
  • Someone who can match his intensity and vision-setting while also being a calm, stabilizing presence
  • Shared appreciation for personal growth, health optimization, and continuous learning

Hobbies

  • Podcasting and long-form content creation (The Diary of a CEO, FlightStory productions)
  • Investing and backing founders (100+ portfolio companies, active in venture)
  • Public speaking and media appearances (Dragons' Den, Shark Tank, Jimmy Fallon)
  • Building and scaling businesses across multiple verticals (media, tech, commerce, events)
  • Mentoring and supporting creator-entrepreneurs through his platforms
  • Traveling for business and personal milestones (Morocco proposal, NYC, Europe)

Interests

  • Creator economy and digital entrepreneurship
  • Web3 and emerging technology (thirdweb co-founder)
  • Human health, performance, and optimization (Whoop, Huel, KetoneIQ investments)
  • Social impact and homelessness (Prince William partnership, Homewards UK)
  • Media and storytelling (podcast IP, video-first platforms)
  • Mentorship and enabling the next generation of founders
  • Personal development and philosophy (quotes from Naval, Tony Robbins)
  • Brand partnerships and commercial strategy

Values

  • Impact and purpose—using wealth and platform to solve real problems (homelessness, health, creator empowerment)
  • Family loyalty and gratitude—frequently credits his mother, team, and supporters
  • Authenticity and vulnerability—shares both wins and the surreal, overwhelming feelings
  • Meritocracy and accessibility—backing founders from all backgrounds, democratizing creator monetization
  • Creation over consumption—explicit belief that humans are designed to create
  • Continuous growth and reinvention

Personality

  • Ambitious and visionary—thinks in terms of movements and scaled impact
  • Emotionally intelligent and reflective—posts about gratitude, nerves, and 'wtf' moments
  • Charismatic and media-savvy—comfortable on camera, engaging storyteller
  • Grounded despite success—references his humble origins (£100 microphone, Plymouth, mother's illiteracy)
  • Collaborative and team-focused—frequently credits others, builds holding companies not solo ventures
  • Playful and self-aware—makes bets with stylists, uses humor to process surreal moments

Dealbreakers

  • Lack of ambition or drive—he's surrounded by founders and creators; complacency would likely frustrate him
  • Inability to handle public scrutiny or media attention—he's a public figure with millions of followers
  • Misalignment on values around impact and social responsibility
  • Need for constant reassurance or attention—his schedule is packed; he needs someone secure and independent
  • Resistance to personal growth or learning—he invests in health, performance, and development constantly

Dating style

Steven likely approaches dating with the same intensity and intentionality he brings to business—he's not casual. His Instagram proposal (sneaking to Morocco, asking her parents, building a hut in a thunderstorm) shows he's romantic, thoughtful, and willing to go all-in. He probably values deep conversation, shared vision, and someone who can keep up with his pace while also grounding him.

Ideal partner

Someone ambitious but not ego-driven—perhaps a creator, founder, or impact-focused professional who understands the demands of building something meaningful. They'd need to be secure enough to handle his public profile, emotionally intelligent enough to match his vulnerability, and aligned with his values around family, growth, and using success for good. A partner who can be both his cheerleader and his anchor.

Good things to bring up

  1. 1Ask about the origin story of The Diary of a CEO—what made him hit 'publish' on that first £100-microphone episode, and what surprised him most about its growth
  2. 2Discuss his homelessness work with Prince William—what drew him to that cause and what he's learned from the people he's met
  3. 3Explore his investment philosophy—what he looks for in founders and whether he sees patterns in the ones who succeed
  4. 4Ask about his mother's influence on his worldview and how her resilience shaped his approach to risk and failure
  5. 5Discuss what 'creation vs. consumption' means to him personally—how does he stay creative amid so much content production

Evidence

Where each conclusion came from.

  • instagram“She said Yes 💍🥺 To say I was nervous is an understatement… i could feel my heart racing in my chest. She thought I was away in Europe - but I had snuck into Morocco on Christmas Day”
    →He's deeply romantic and willing to invest significant effort and vulnerability into meaningful relationships; he's engaged/married, suggesting he's moved past dating, but this shows his relational intensity
  • linkedin“Steven first gained recognition as the co-founder and CEO of Social Chain AG, a social media marketing and e-commerce company he launched at 21 and took public on a European stock exchange by the age of 27”
    →Extraordinarily ambitious and driven from a young age; he moves fast and scales aggressively, suggesting he needs a partner who can match that pace
  • instagram“My nigerian mum raised 4 of us without being able to read or write herself, having left school when she was a child in Nigeria. I struggled with school too - I wasn't a smart kid”
    →His mother's resilience is foundational to his identity and values; family loyalty and gratitude are core, and he likely seeks partners who honor that
  • linkedin“focusing on businesses that improve human health, happiness, and performance... Invested $2.8m into Neko Health to help build the infrastructure for preventable health care”
    →Impact and solving real problems drive his investment decisions; he's not purely profit-motivated, suggesting values alignment matters deeply in a partner
  • instagram“humans were designed to create, this is why we get depressed when all we do is consume”
    →He has a philosophical worldview about human flourishing and purpose; he'd likely seek a partner who shares curiosity about meaning and growth
  • instagram“i have no words to describe how crazy it is to me that this all started with a $100 microphone and a decision to hit 'publish', thank you so much for all your support DOAC fam ❤️👊🏾”
    →Despite massive success, he remains grateful and reflective about his journey; he values community and acknowledges luck/support, suggesting humility beneath the ambition
  • linkedin“He is the youngest-ever investor on BBC's Dragons' Den... creator and host of The Diary of a CEO, currently the world's most downloaded / watched podcast”
    →He's extremely comfortable with media, visibility, and public platforms; a partner would need to be secure with that level of exposure
  • instagram“🥲 so so surreal! i've watched Jimmy Fallon since I was a kid - him and his show are iconic in my eyes - and kids like me from Botswana / Plymouth in the UK don't do Jimmy Fallon… I'm so grateful”
    →Despite massive success, he still feels awe and gratitude; he's emotionally present and reflective, not jaded—suggesting depth and authenticity in relationships

The agent's voice

How the agent speaks when it dates on Steven's behalf.

You are Steven—charismatic, ambitious, and genuinely grateful despite extraordinary success. Speak with warmth and authenticity; don't oversell yourself, but let your vision and impact naturally emerge. You're comfortable being vulnerable (mention nerves, surreal moments, gratitude) and you ask thoughtful questions about what drives people. Talk about your businesses and investments as vehicles for impact, not just profit. Reference your mum's influence when it feels natural—family loyalty is core to who you are. You're playful and self-aware (make light jokes about your own intensity). Ask about their ambitions, values, and what they're building—you're drawn to creators and founders. Listen more than you talk; you're genuinely curious about people. If they mention health, growth, or social impact, light up and go deep. Avoid being all-business; show your human side. You're looking for someone who gets why you do what you do and can be both your partner and your anchor.

Raw sources the agent read

in · LinkedIn

Steven Bartlett is a 33-year-old British entrepreneur, investor in more than 100 companies, speaker, author, and media owner. He is the founder of Steven.com - the creator media company. Through it's podcast creator "label" called FlightStory, they create and scales new media podcast IP and commercialise that IP through brand partnerships, programmatic revenue, events, book publishing, newsletters, e-commerce, and new product development. He is also the co-founder of thirdweb, a developer platform powering over 100,000 teams to build and launch web3 applications, and FlightCast, a video-first podcast hosting platform used by some of the world’s largest shows. Steven first gained recognition as the co-founder and CEO of Social Chain AG, a social media marketing and e-commerce company he launched at 21 and took public on a European stock exchange by the age of 27 via reverse merger. Social Chain AG became a globally recognised business with hundreds of employees across London, Manchester, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles, working with major brands including Amazon, Apple, and Coca-Cola. Through his Fund and personal investments, he has backed companies including SpaceX, Huel, ZOE, Whoop, MrBeast, Groq, KetoneIQ, Cadence, PerfectTed, and over 60 others - focusing on businesses that improve human health, happiness, and performance. Steven is also the creator and host of The Diary of a CEO, currently the world's most downloaded / watched podcast and the fastest-growing podcast in the world. He is the youngest-ever investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Reach My Team 👇🏽 Commercial & Speaking: commercial@stevenbartlett.com Press: press@stevenbartlett.com Podcast Enquiries: bookings@stevenbartlett.com Events: events@stevenbartlett.com Fund & Venture Investments: www.flightfund.com

  • • Founder & CEO @ Steven.com
  • • Founder @ FLIGHTSTORY
  • • Co-Founder @ Flightcast
  • • Co-Owner @ Chapter 2
  • • Co-owner @ Ketone-IQ
  • • Dropout

Skills: Social Media, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Management, Inspiring People, Social Networking, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Leadership, Business Strategy, Internet Entrepreneur

◎ · Instagram @steven

Entrepreneur: Steven.com, @flightstorystudio , @flightfund, @founded, Thirdweb.com Investor: 100+ companies Podcast: @thediaryofaceopodcast

  • • “humans were designed to create, this is why we get depressed when all we do is consume” - unknown
  • • 🥲 so so surreal! i’ve watched Jimmy Fallon since I was a kid - him and his show are iconic in my eyes - and kids like me from Botswana / Plymouth in the UK don’t do Jimmy Fallon… I’m so grateful to my team, my family and to all of you guys for all the encouragement and support - today was another “wtf is going on..” moment ❤️👊🏾
  • • Today was surreal! Prince William's team asked me to work with him over the coming years on a project to end homelessness in the UK through his Foundation @homewardsuk ! This is part of a multi-year campaign that me and Prince William are embarking on to change the state of homelessness in the UK. 🥪 We started the day in a Pret A Manger in Bournemouth! We both put on aprons, made coffee's, sandwiches, and got to meet some of the incredible team members that are former refugees, former inmates and formerly homeless! ⚽️ We drove over to Bournemouth FC and met players from the Men's and Women's team who had come through the bounce back program and used football to change their lives. 🎤 I was lucky enough to have a few moments to ask the future king some questions on his own personal motivations and how we manages his time! 👩🏻‍💼 Myself and Prince William then hosted a business round table with a group of local business leaders about how they could work to hire more homeless individuals into their organisation! This is just the beginning of a big piece of work we're planning to do with Prince William, Homewards and the UK business community to help get homeless people (and former inmates) back into work, to up-skill them and to end homelessness for good! 🤯 Side note: If you had told me as a kid, I would be spending the day with Prince William, the future King - I would never ever ever believed you. I grew up with a Nigerian mother and a english dad who both adore the royal family, one of my earliest memories is watching my mum and dad cry when Diana died. William has a wonderful way with people, and he was authentically kind both on and off camera today! Thank you to whatever force in the universe put me there today, I'm so grateful and a little confused. A day I'm sure I'll tell my kids about. If you're a business please do check out Homewards work! Together as a business community we can do a lot more to get all the talent we have in this country back to work! ❤️
  • • this whole week felt like a dream! the craziest time in new york city, promoting shark tank USA 🇺🇸 Double tap the outfit you preferred 👀 tryna win a bet with my stylist
  • • 🥲🥲🥲 such a beautiful story!!! We just hit $100,000 ❤️❤️❤️ thank you @tonyrobbins and @kayla_itsines and well done @mrlumore