Steven Bartlett

Keynote Speaker on the Creator Economy, AI & Modern Leadership

Steven Bartlett is a definitive icon of the creator economy and a pioneer of high-velocity entrepreneurship. As the founder of Social Chain and host of Europe’s most influential business podcast, The Diary Of A CEO, he has built a media and investment empire valued at over $425 million. Now leading Steven.com, an ecosystem housing Flight Story, Flight Fund, and the Web3 platform thirdweb, Steven operates at the frontier of digital transformation, social commerce, and AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation). His career is defined by scaling businesses in real-time under intense public visibility, merging the roles of founder, content creator, and venture capitalist.

Steven specialises in the "psychology of high performance," deconstructing how leadership must evolve in an era of radical transparency. He explores how AI-driven marketing and personal branding redefine trust and consumer engagement. For 92 Speakers’ clients, he provides a sophisticated framework for navigating market disruption and building agile cultures that resonate with Gen Z talent and global audiences alike.

An electric and candid presence, Steven offers C-suite boards a grounded roadmap for remaining relevant in a fast-paced economy.

Signature Keynotes

  • What changes when everyone is watching.

  • Why mindset shapes scale more than capital.

  • How authority is earned in modern organisations.

  • What holds when systems move faster than structure.

  • Evolving leadership without losing credibility.

The Bartlett Effect

Leadership thinking becomes more human, adaptive, and self-aware.

Audiences gain the ability to:

  • Understand growth through culture and behaviour, not scale alone

  • Navigate visibility, scrutiny, and modern power dynamics

  • Build trust in fast-moving, audience-led environments

  • Lead teams shaped by purpose, not hierarchy

  • Make decisions under emotional and reputational pressure

Why Book Steven

Steven Bartlett is trusted by organisations confronting the realities of modern influence and leadership. His perspective resonates with founders, executives, and boards seeking relevance without losing substance. He brings clarity to complexity, and credibility to conversation.

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