Steve Bolton is the creator of The Veritas Method®, founder of Athena Veritas, and one of Britain's most distinctive entrepreneurial voices in the AI age.
Leaving school at 16 with no qualifications and ADHD, Steve stacked supermarket shelves by night. As an outdoor pursuits instructor, he discovered a passion for teaching, coaching and mentoring that runs through everything he has built since.
A Bournemouth based serial entrepreneur and investor, responsible for creating more than 500 businesses. Steve has more than 40 years of experience across AI, technology, digital marketing, e-commerce, franchising, residential and commercial real estate, property development and management consulting, training and mentoring.
Steve co-founded Athena Veritas with three of his children; Charlie (24), Ella (22) and Jude (17), with a mission to inspire 10 million stories of positive impact through AI partnership training.
TESTIMONIALS
LEADING VOICES
Prominent figures from diverse fields share their insights on Steve Bolton's impact and character.
"Steve Bolton is one of my favourite people. If you know him, you are a lucky b*****d."
Mo Gawdat
Former Chief Business Officer, Google X. Author; Scary Smart, Unstressable, Alive
"Success has been defined as the contribution you make to your fellow human beings. Steve Bolton epitomises that."
Kevin Cahill CBE
Life President and former CEO, Comic Relief; Founder, Sport Relief
"Steve is like an airborne virus. You become infected with his positive, inspiring, can-do attitude. Proud to call him a mate and a mentor."
Kriss Akabusi MBE
World Champion Athlete, Media Personality and Keynote Speaker.
"I've known Steve for nearly twenty years, and what has always stood out is his belief in people. He brings energy, curiosity and a genuine desire to make things better."
Tanya Franks
British Stage & Screen Actor, Writer and Humanitarian
"Steve has been a great friend and Patron's President for Peace One Day over two decades. A man's character shines in the mirror of his family, and the Bolton's are amazing."
Jeremy Gilley MBE
Founder, Peace One Day & AI2Peace
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THE VERITAS METHOD®
THE HUMAN-AI OPERATING SYSTEM FOR THE INTELLIGENCE AGE
BOOK LAUNCHES 27 APRIL 2026
AI simultaneously presents one of the greatest threats and the greatest opportunities of our time; for individuals, businesses, and society. Those who thrive will not be those who avoid it, but those who learn to work with it; with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Like it or not, AI is here to stay. The question is not whether to engage with it, but how to do so effectively and for positive impact.
THE AI CHALLENGE
Most people are sleepwalking into the intelligence age. The gap between those who learn to partner with AI and those who merely use it as a prompting machine is growing every day. With the right Method, the potential venom can become the antidote.
Athena Veritas
Athena Veritas is The Human-AI Partnership Company, offering transformational training and coaching programmes. Co-founded by Steve, and three of his children, Charlie (24), Ella (22) and Jude (17). Their mission is to inspire 10 million stories of positive impact.
Ella, Jude, Steve & Charlie Bolton
GEN Z INITIATIVE
FREE 3-month ai accelerator. for Gen Z. by gen z.
Recognising the profound impact AI will have on the younger generation, Athena Veritas offers a unique, barrier-free 3-month virtual AI partnership accelerator training programme. Launching in June 2026. Quarterly thereafter.
Free AI ACCELERATOR
Comprehensive 3-month part-time virtual accelerator. Designed to equip young people (18-30) with the skills to partner with AI effectively, turning potential threats into positive opportunities.
By Gen Z, For Gen Z
Developed and led by Charlie, Ella, and Jude Bolton, supported by a network of Gen Z coaches, educators, and entrepreneurs - ensuring safe, relevant and relatable content.
Removing Every Barrier
Committed to making this essential training accessible to as many as possible, with no financial or educational prerequisites - empowering the generation that will be most impacted by AI.
Channel 5
RICH HOUSE, POOR HOUSE
Season 12, Episode 7. Aired 29 March 2026.
Steve, with Charlie (24) and Ella (22), featured on Channel 5's prime-time series Rich House Poor House in April 2026. They swapped lives with Val, a single mother of three, and had to live on a budget of £51.93 for the week.
This powerful experience culminated in Steve, Charlie, Ella and Jude mentoring Val and her family, helping her to transform her dream into a tangible reality using The Veritas Method® and AI partnership.
2M+
tv ViewING AUDIENCE
Watched by an estimated 2+ million viewers on C5, making it one of the most popular and impactful episodes of the 12 series.
5M+
Views across Social media
The episode's story resonated with millions, showcasing the impact of empathy, belief and opportunity.
ACTIVE AI INVESTMENTS
BOLT ANGELS
Steve is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Bolt Angels. Bolt is a values-aligned, high-net-worth investment syndicate, backing hyper-growth AI companies with a positive social impact. A pre-seed investor in Triple Whale, JAAQ & CUDO Compute, and an Investor Director in JAAQ, he proactively supports the businesses over the long-term, through to eventual successful exits.
JAAQ: "Just Ask A Question"
Backed by world-class athletes, mental Health experts, and Bolt Angels
a Human-first AI mental wellness platform, serving over 1.5 million employees worldwide.
$17 Million Raised Q1-26 to Scale Clinically Governed Mental Health and Digital Engagement Platform
CONTACT
NEXT STEPS
SpeakING
To discuss speaking engagements, please contact:
JOANNA WATTS
+44 (0)7703 390419
hello@athenaveritas.ai
MEDIA
For media appearances, please contact:
SUNNY BIRD
+44 (0)7711 053745
sunny@b4b.co.uk
Commercial
For commercial, partnership and sponsor enquiries, please contact:
ANDY KNights
Email:
a.knights@athenaveritas.ai