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FlightStory and the UK Black Business Show have teamed up to create Legacy Black, a media platform dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs worldwide, with a bold aim to drive over \u00a3100 billion in economic impact over the next decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
FlightStory, the global media and investment company founded by British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, has entered a landmark joint venture with the UK Black Business Show to establish Legacy Black, a media brand dedicated to Black entrepreneurship, business, and wealth. The announcement was made during UK Black Business Week, running from October 13 to 18, 2025, signalling a significant move to amplify and support Black professionals on a global scale.<\/p>\n
Legacy Black aims to become the world\u2019s leading media platform for Black entrepreneurs and business leaders, with a mission that extends beyond media presence to actively empower and celebrate Black talent. The joint venture aspires to drive over \u00a3100 billion in economic impact within the next decade. Legacy Black\u2019s bold brand identity is crafted to resonate with both existing and aspiring Black founders and entrepreneurs who aim to make a lasting and influential impact. Dr. Raphael Sofoluke, co-founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, will lead the operational efforts, while Steven Bartlett\u2019s FlightStory provides scale and media expertise to propel the brand internationally from 2026 onwards. The partnership is actively seeking commercial collaborations to support its growth.<\/p>\n
Steven Bartlett is well-known as the host of \u201cThe Diary of a CEO,\u201d Europe\u2019s leading podcast, which recently surpassed one billion streams, marking a first for a UK-produced show and a milestone for Bartlett as the first Black British podcast host to reach this achievement. Besides hosting, Bartlett is an entrepreneur, investor, and multimodal media figure with notable investments in health, wellness, and technology companies like Huel and ZOE. He also holds the distinction of being the youngest-ever \u2018Dragon\u2019 on BBC\u2019s \u201cDragon\u2019s Den.\u201d Through FlightStory, Bartlett has built a media powerhouse encompassing multiple ventures spanning investment, marketing, and talent development, creating a robust platform for reaching diverse audiences.<\/p>\n
Georgie Holt, CEO and co-founder of FlightStory, emphasised that Legacy Black will leverage the deep expertise and vibrant global community of the UK Black Business Show combined with FlightStory\u2019s media growth engine to create arguably the most influential platform for Black business worldwide. The initiative is described not merely as a collaboration but as a generational movement designed to uplift, inspire, and cultivate lasting growth, connection, and opportunity for future leaders, including potential unicorns emerging from the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Legacy Black\u2019s creation represents a powerful step towards reshaping the narrative and fostering economic empowerment within Black communities globally. By combining FlightStory\u2019s proven media success\u2014exemplified by Bartlett\u2019s podcast and strategic partnerships like the social-first SME series launched with Vodafone Business\u2014with the established network and influence of the UK Black Business Show, the joint venture positions itself as a catalyst for sustainable change and innovation in Black entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n