Steven Bartlett joined the panel of the British television series Dragons' Den in 2021.
Bartlett is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and investor who co-founded Social Chain, a social-media marketing company. His appointment brought a younger technology and digital-media perspective to the programme's investor line-up.
He became one of the newer Dragons in a series that has repeatedly refreshed its panel. His background differs from that of investors whose fortunes were built mainly in traditional retail, manufacturing, property, or leisure businesses.
The year 2021 identifies Bartlett's arrival on the television programme. It should not be confused with the dates of his earlier business activities, the launch of his podcast, or later media projects. The panel role is also separate from ownership of any particular company he discusses on screen.