Steven Bartlett became the youngest-ever Dragon when he joined the UK series Dragon's Den in 2022.
Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, author and podcaster who co-founded the social-media marketing company Social Chain. His appointment brought a younger technology and digital-media perspective to a programme traditionally associated with investors from retail, manufacturing, property and leisure.
He joined the panel for the twentieth series, replacing an outgoing Dragon and appearing alongside established investors. The “youngest-ever” description refers to his age when appointed, not to the age of the entrepreneurs who appear in the Den.
Bartlett's business background also distinguishes him from investors whose careers were built mainly through conventional retail acquisitions. His public profile grew through Social Chain, podcasts and writing, while Dragon's Den introduced him to a television audience as an equity investor and pitch evaluator.