Steven Bartlett first appeared as a dragon on the British series Dragons' Den in 2022.
Bartlett joined the programme for its twentieth series, becoming one of the youngest regular investors in the show’s history. He was already widely known as a technology entrepreneur, podcaster and co-founder of Social Chain, a social-media marketing company.
His appointment broadened the panel’s business perspective toward digital brands, online communities and creator-led companies. That background also helped distinguish him from dragons whose careers were primarily in retail, manufacturing, property or traditional finance.
The year 2022 refers to Bartlett’s debut as a television dragon, not the year he founded Social Chain or began podcasting. Those earlier milestones are often mentioned alongside his Dragons' Den role, which can lead to dates being mixed up.