Steven Cliff Bartlett, popularly known as Steven Bartlett, a British-Nigerian entrepreneur, podcast developer, investor and author, has been recognized as the founder and former CEO of Social Chain.
Founded in 2014, Social Chain is a popular social media marketing company.
In addition to his business ventures, Bartlett also notably appeared as one of the formidable investors on the BBC show Dragons’ Den.
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- Full name: Steven Cliff Bartlett
- Stage name: Steven Bartlett
- Date of birth: August 26, 1992
- Age: 31 years old
- Place of birth: Botswana
- Nationality: Botswana
- Occupation: entrepreneur, podcaster, investor and author
- Height: 180cm
- Parents: Graham Bartlett and Esther Bartlett
- Siblings: Mandi, Jason and Kevin
- Spouse: Melanie Vaz Lopes
- Children: None
- Dating relationship
- Net worth: £68 million
Early life and education
Steven Cliff Bartlett, a successful British-Nigerian businessman, was born into this world on August 26, 1992, in the beautiful country of Botswana. His father, Graham Bartlett, is from England, while his mother, Esther Bartlett, is proud Nigerian.
Growing up in a loving family with his parents and three siblings—Mandi, Jason, and Kevin—Steven had a childhood filled with cherished memories and shared experiences. When he began his educational journey, Steven attended Plymstock School before graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Career
Bartlett boldly abandoned his university studies after attending just one lecture, motivated by a steadfast ambition to become an entrepreneur. Embarking on this journey, he founded his first company called Wallpark in 2013, to create a social media platform specifically for students.
While this endeavor marked Bartlett’s first foray into the business world, it was his next business, Social Chain, that truly thrust him into the public spotlight and solidified his status. of him as a famous figure.
Social Chain has emerged as a thriving social media marketing agency globally. Partnerships with famous brands such as PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Amazon have contributed to their success. Although Bartlett stepped down as CEO in 2020, he still holds a majority stake in the company.
After leaving Social Chain, Bartlett turned his attention to many other endeavors. One of them is Thirdweb, a Web3 platform he founded to help developers build and launch decentralized applications (dApps).
In addition, Bartlett also founded Flight Story, a company specializing in marketing and communications. Furthermore, he serves as a non-executive director for Huel, a food replacement company, and Catena Capital, a private equity firm.
In 2019, Bartlett achieved the remarkable achievement of becoming the youngest investor ever to appear on Dragons’ Den. In addition, he holds the position of host of The Diary of a CEO, considered by many to be one of the most popular business podcasts worldwide.
Awards and appointments
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Great British Entrepreneur Awards
- The most influential agency Figure Econsultancy
- Great British Entrepreneur of the Year (2018) – Great British Entrepreneur Award
- Forbes 30 Under 30 European Marketing and Media Tycoons of Tomorrow
Social Media
- Instagram: @steven
- Twitter: @steven
- LinkedIn: Steven Bartlett
- Website: Steven Bartlett
Personal life
Steven Bartlett, 31 years old, a famous businessman, is currently in a romantic relationship with Melanie Vaz Lopes, an ambitious French businessman. The beautiful journey of a couple started in 2021 and they have been inseparable since then.
Although they do not have children yet, it is interesting that Steven Bartlett has expressed his desire to have a large family in various interviews, and also revealed his desire to have six children.
Net value
Steven Bartlett’s estimated net worth is around £68 million, which he accumulated by founding Social Chain, a social media marketing agency, in 2014.
The company went public in 2019 and was initially listed on XETRA and the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange. However, Bartlett left the company in 2020.
