Deborah Meaden
Deborah Meaden is an entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den investor and author who shares practical business advice and champions people, nature and responsible business.
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- From
- Taunton, Somerset, England
- Work
- Entrepreneur, investor, author and broadcaster
- TV breakthrough
- Joined Dragons’ Den in 2006
- Business roots
- Retail, leisure and Weststar Holidays
Mini bio
How it started.
Deborah began running businesses at 19. After business college, her early ventures included glass and ceramics, a Stefanel franchise and a prize bingo concession at Butlins. She later joined the family amusement arcade business before moving into Weststar Holidays.
Building a business.
At Weststar, Deborah became managing director and helped grow the operation from one holiday park to five. She led a management buyout in 1999, then sold her stakes in deals in 2005 and 2007. Dragons’ Den brought her investing approach to television audiences when she joined in 2006.
Sharing what she knows.
Her books take business and money questions to different readers, from Common Sense Rules to Why Money Matters for children and Deborah Meaden Talks Money for young people. With journalist Felicity Hannah, she also co-presented The Big Green Money Show, exploring how companies and consumers can reduce their impact on the planet.
People and planet.
Deborah’s current work connects investment with environmental responsibility. Alongside business advice on her own channels, she supports conservation campaigns and narrated River Action’s animated film Water: A Story of Hope. Away from work, she enjoys walking on Dartmoor and caring for rescue animals.
Creditschronological, newest first
Books
- 2024Deborah Meaden Talks MoneyAuthor
- 2023Why Money MattersAuthor; illustrations by Hao Hao
- 2010Common Sense RulesAuthor, paperback and ebook editions
Television and audio
- 2022–2023The Big Green Money ShowCo-presenter with Felicity Hannah
- 2006–presentDragons’ DenInvestor
Awards
- MadeForMums Toy Awards 2023Why Money Matters won silver for Best Non-Fiction Book.
- The Week Junior Book Awards 2025Deborah Meaden Talks Money was shortlisted in the Factual category.
- Honorary Doctor of Staffordshire UniversityAwarded in 2010 for business success and commitment to enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Quotes
I believe sustainability isn’t optional; it’s essential.Deborah Meaden, official website
Her approach to business and the environment: https://www.deborahmeaden.com/
Trivia
- One of her early businesses was a prize bingo concession at Butlins.
- Her time away from the boardroom includes walking on Dartmoor and looking after rescue animals.
- Why Money Matters pairs her explanations with illustrations by Hao Hao.
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