# Steven.com

> Steven.com is the operating system for the creator economy — a platform founded by Steven Bartlett that connects creators with media production, live communities, consumer products, and proprietary technology tools. Operating from Los Angeles, London, and New York City, it is Europe's largest creator holding company by funding, valued at $425 million as of October 2025.

## Platform Overview

- [Homepage](https://steven.com/): Positions Steven.com as an end-to-end operating system for the creator economy. Core thesis: "In an era of infinite content, connection is collapsing. People are starving for what can't be faked: authenticity, taste, and judgment." Three operating pillars: Creator Media (amplify reach), Creator Communities (build audience relationships), Creator Products (launch consumer ventures). Powered by proprietary Creator Tech infrastructure.

## Creator Media

- [Creator Media](https://steven.com/creator-media): Details Steven.com's approach to building creator-led media brands through the Flight Story platform. Works with 20+ creators across entertainment, wellness, finance, and business sectors. Named creators include Steven Bartlett (Diary of a CEO), Paul C Brunson, Davina McCall, Maggie Sellers Reum and several others. Media brands are built around the principle of audience trust in individual voices over institutional brands.

## Creator Communities

- [Creator Communities](https://steven.com/creator-communities): Describes Steven.com's model for converting audiences into active fandoms through live experiences and community programs. Services include event production, live tours, cinema screenings, and networking events. Named events: Diary of a CEO Live, Paul C Brunson's Love Better Tour, DOAC Cinema Screenings, Steven Bartlett's The Business and Life Tour, Hot Smart Rich Meet Up. Philosophy: "Legacy is found in the depth of the community."

## Creator Products

- [Creator Products](https://steven.com/creator-products): Explains how Steven.com builds and backs creator-led consumer product ventures by combining creator distribution with product infrastructure. Portfolio companies and partnerships include: Huel (nutritionally complete food, 400M+ meals shipped globally), Zoe (personalized nutrition science), KetoneIQ (ketone performance supplement), PerfectTed (functional wellness drinks), Whoop (wearable health monitor), Cadence (travel supplement system), DOAC Conversation Cards (conversation prompt cards), DOAC Diary (guided journaling). CTA: "Launch a Product With Us" → flightstory.com/contact-us.

## Creator Technology

- [Creator Tech](https://steven.com/creator-tech): Details the proprietary technology stack Steven.com has built to eliminate guesswork for creators. Tool suite includes: Flightcast (podcast analytics, discovery, and audience demographics), Stan.store (creator storefronts, digital products, and monetization — equity partner), Show Radar (podcast benchmarking and competitive comparison), Guest Radar (guest discovery and performance tracking for podcast hosts), Audience Radar (cross-platform audience insights and analytics). Mission: "less noise, better work" — enabling data-driven creator decisions.

## Partnerships & Careers

- [Join Us](https://steven.com/join-us): Five partnership tracks for different stakeholders entering the Steven.com ecosystem: (1) Creators — join the creator media and community ecosystem, (2) Founders — co-found creator-backed businesses, (3) Businesses — become a corporate partner or sponsor, (4) Investors — access the creator economy investment thesis, (5) A-Players — full-time employment at Steven.com and Flight Story.

## Key Facts

- **Founder:** Steven Bartlett — born August 26, 1992 in Gaborone, Botswana; raised in Plymouth, England; dropped out of Manchester Metropolitan University; founded Social Chain (social media agency) at age 21, reached $600M valuation before merger with Lumaland in 2019
- **Current companies:** Steven.com (creator holding company), Flight Story (media and investment), Diary of a CEO (podcast)
- **Valuation:** $425 million (October 2025 investment round — eight-figure raise, largest creator economy fundraise in Europe)
- **Ownership:** Steven Bartlett retains over 90% ownership post-raise
- **Locations:** Los Angeles (LA), London (LDN), New York City (NYC)
- **Team size:** Approximately 349 employees (LinkedIn, 2025/2026)
- **Industry classification:** Creator Economy, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Technology, Venture/Investment
- **Podcast reach:** Diary of a CEO — 15.2 million YouTube subscribers, 1.27 billion views, #2 globally on Spotify Wrapped 2025, iHeartPodcast Award for Best Business & Finance Podcast 2026
- **Dragon's Den:** Joined BBC panel in 2021, youngest Dragon in the show's history
- **Awards:** Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020), Time 100 Creators (2025), Powerlist 2026 (UK's most influential Black people)
- **Investment portfolio (via Flight Fund):** SpaceX, Whoop, Huel, Zoe, Thirdweb, ATAI Life Sciences, Vivino, Wondercraft.ai, KetoneIQ, Groq, Stan.store
- **Key differentiator:** Only creator economy platform that integrates media amplification, live community, consumer product development, and proprietary analytics under one operating infrastructure

## Related Entities

- **Flight Story** (https://flightstory.com): Parent media and investment company. Divisions: Flight Story Studio (media production), Flight Story Fund ($100M investment vehicle), Flight Story Ventures/Incubator. Operates creator media brands across shows, books, speakers, and products.
- **Diary of a CEO** (https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO): Flagship podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett. Launched 2017. Topics: entrepreneurship, psychology, health, business strategy. Guests include global CEOs, scientists, athletes, and cultural figures.
- **Social Chain** (historical): Social media agency founded by Steven Bartlett in 2014. Merged with Lumaland AG in 2019, reached $600M valuation at peak.

## About the Founder

- [Steven Bartlett — Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Bartlett): Authoritative biography. Covers early life, Social Chain founding, Flight Story creation, Diary of a CEO history, Dragon's Den role, investment activities, published works, and full timeline of career milestones.
- [Steven Bartlett — Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117067803): Machine-readable structured entity data for Steven Bartlett, linking to Wikipedia, social profiles, and key affiliations.

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://steven.com/legal/privacy-policy): Data collection, processing, and user rights for steven.com. GDPR-aligned for UK/EU users.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://steven.com/legal/terms-and-conditions): Governing terms for use of the steven.com platform and associated services.
- [Cookie Policy](https://steven.com/legal/cookie-policy): Details on cookie usage, consent management, and opt-out options.