Deborah Meaden

About Deborah Meaden

Deborah is a business leader, author and is well known for her role as an investor on Dragons Den which she joined in 2006.

Deborah supports ethical, fair practice both in business and in life believing that taking care of the environment and wildlife is essential for our future security and wellbeing. She is actively involved in a carefully selected group of environmental charities; is a fellow of the WWF, a trustee of Tusk Trust, an ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society, World Horse Welfare and recently the RSPB amongst others. She has become a CIWF Compassion Visionary.

In early 2022 Deborah co-hosted the first series of The Big Green Money Show with Felicity Hannah, looking at company impact on the planet as well as how sustainability can be viewed as an opportunity or an inconvenience. It instantly became one of the UKs biggest Business podcasts.

In July 2023 her book ‘Why Money Matters’ was published; an accessible guide to the world of money for 6 to 9 year olds and became an instant best seller.

In June 2024 her book ‘Talks Money’ was published; the empowering introduction into money and finance for 12-16 year olds and also became an instant best seller.

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