Steven Bartlett was the youngest investor to join the panel of the UK television show Dragon's Den in 2022.
Bartlett joined the programme for its twentieth series, becoming a dragon at the age of 30. His appointment brought a younger technology and media entrepreneur to a panel traditionally associated with established investors from retail, property and manufacturing.
He co-founded Social Chain, a social-media marketing agency, and later became known for the podcast The Diary of a CEO. Those ventures helped explain his focus on digital brands, online communities and founder-led businesses.
The age record refers to the age at which he joined the UK panel, not necessarily the youngest entrepreneur ever to pitch. It also should not be confused with the date of his first business venture or his age when Social Chain was founded.