Steven Bartlett joined the UK television programme Dragon's Den in 2022.
Bartlett became a Dragon after building a career in digital marketing, media and entrepreneurship. His appointment added a younger, internet-focused perspective to a panel that had traditionally included investors associated with retail, manufacturing, property and leisure.
The date is distinct from the year he co-founded Social Chain, which was 2014. Social Chain established his business reputation, while 2022 marks his arrival on the BBC programme.
Bartlett’s route into the panel also helped reflect the changing nature of entrepreneurship. Online communities, social platforms and digital branding had become central commercial subjects by the time he joined the show.