In the British television series Dragon's Den, the investor known by the first name Deborah is Deborah Meaden.
Deborah Meaden is an English businesswoman and television personality who joined the Dragon's Den investment panel in 2006. She became one of the programme's most recognisable investors, known for examining practical business fundamentals such as margins, distribution and the entrepreneur's ability to execute a plan.
Before becoming a television investor, Meaden built a career in business and held senior roles in the leisure industry. Her experience gave her a particular interest in consumer products, hospitality and companies with a clear route to growth.
Viewers sometimes confuse the programme's investors with guest Dragons, who appear for limited periods. Meaden is a core British-series investor, while other panel members have changed across seasons and special episodes.