Deborah Meaden | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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    About Deborah Meaden: Best known for her appearances on the television shows Dragon’s Den and Strictly Come Dancing, Deborah Meaden is a highly successful English businesswoman with a reported £40m fortune. She started selling flowers at the age of 7 and, having left school at the age of 16, she has run a number of hugely successful businesses, ranging from leading market research companies to online valuation services.
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  • @Atacama87103
    @Atacama87103 4 года назад +106

    As tough as she is in business Deborah comes across as genuine and nice

  • @hamza79813
    @hamza79813 5 лет назад +34

    Deborah is amazing, she'd make Theresa May look like a throw rug PM, asks and gets what she wants. Inspirational and awesome...

  • @KLm912
    @KLm912 8 лет назад +74

    Love Deborah, highly intelligent and street smart

  • @gordonmitchell729
    @gordonmitchell729 5 лет назад +100

    Debra would make a great PM! No messing with her!

    • @caninho1
      @caninho1 4 года назад

      whats pm?

    • @surajrawal2940
      @surajrawal2940 4 года назад +1

      @@caninho1 priminister

    • @Biggles2498
      @Biggles2498 4 года назад +6

      As long as she was Tory and not taking Political Correctness from the Lefties !

    • @seanjosephhayes
      @seanjosephhayes 4 года назад +4

      Cano Ignore Suraj Rawal’s answer. It’s “Prime Minister.”

    • @yaboiavery5986
      @yaboiavery5986 2 года назад

      @@Biggles2498 exactly

  • @henoksolomon866
    @henoksolomon866 5 лет назад +64

    25:50 brilliant answer!

  • @GeneralmoffblogsBlogspotmoffvs
    @GeneralmoffblogsBlogspotmoffvs 4 года назад +36

    I really enjoyed this talk. It was so straightforward and Deborah just made each point concisely and interesting. It was also useful and I feel I can take away a fair bit of what she said.

  • @Nocturnes1984
    @Nocturnes1984 5 лет назад +125

    Was Jenny out during this meeting?

  • @happyfallen6434
    @happyfallen6434 5 лет назад +21

    I love her, much respect to you Deborah!

  • @aliencyborg3660
    @aliencyborg3660 4 года назад +48

    48:36 echoes of Tej Lelvani 😂
    Debra Meaden has always been my favourite dragon.
    She usually always has fair judgement and fair criticisms as well as being the only dragon that bothers to read any paperwork for patents ect.
    I'd love to work for her.
    What a great woman and goes to show that feminism is aload of crap and that hard work and a brain gets you in a better position in life and not gender.

  • @annaravani1
    @annaravani1 5 лет назад +22

    I love Deborah.Brilliant woman, so easy to like.x

  • @micky9229
    @micky9229 6 лет назад +27

    I love Deborah. A great person to chat away with, no doubt at all.

  • @iangraham6730
    @iangraham6730 5 лет назад +35

    The ONLY thing that ruined this interview for me, were those bloody stupid ads popping up!! . . . And for that reason . . I'm out.

  • @Macrogue65
    @Macrogue65 Год назад +5

    A totally goal oriented person, to a bunch of academics. Deborah is brilliant - I hope that they take on even a bite of what she's said.

  • @brogamal
    @brogamal 4 года назад +8

    love deborah

    • @Smithjones12
      @Smithjones12 3 года назад +1

      I've had a crush on her for years.

  • @rachaellouise2666
    @rachaellouise2666 3 года назад +7

    Love Deborah! I saw her in Paddington station once and was totally starstruck

    • @fr5335
      @fr5335 3 года назад

      Lol you saw this idiot in a train station?

  • @katekay
    @katekay 5 лет назад +5

    She’s brilliant!

  • @24tnuhknaks
    @24tnuhknaks 3 года назад +12

    I absolutely love Deborah! Her intelligence and her personality results in such a beautiful human being ❤

  • @mary.a8551
    @mary.a8551 4 года назад +4

    Lovely lady ❤️ so down to earth

  • @wkolinski28
    @wkolinski28 5 лет назад +10

    Deborah You Know Meaden

  • @44unda
    @44unda 3 года назад +1

    Such a great show. I have learned a lot

  • @jasonjackson3114
    @jasonjackson3114 3 года назад +9

    A boy was bullied out of school. He and his grandfather designed a fixture. The Dragons come on board. He turned the tables 3000 stores to become a legit OG 😎 manufacturer.. Brought tears to my eyes.

    • @UNKWNDSGNR
      @UNKWNDSGNR 3 месяца назад

      + 10000 in the US

  • @PlaneGuyZuzu
    @PlaneGuyZuzu 3 года назад +6

    I just realized I spent 1hour watching her speak!she's very different as a human but also I appreciate her *DRAGON* mood!That's what made her what she is today😁

  • @leobruce7196
    @leobruce7196 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant public speaker!

  • @elisabethj.v.beardsell9853
    @elisabethj.v.beardsell9853 2 месяца назад

    Love this lady, 😊

  • @shaunstokes8690
    @shaunstokes8690 4 года назад +1

    Debts, great presentation Girl.
    You are strong

  • @selfpubcomics
    @selfpubcomics 7 лет назад +7

    great talk

  • @cwsing7230
    @cwsing7230 5 лет назад +8

    My husband is like you Deborah straight and honest that’s why I love him and I have to b the same to him

    • @fr5335
      @fr5335 3 года назад

      You need help. Why you comparing a woman to your partner lol???

  • @caseygriffin658
    @caseygriffin658 5 лет назад +5

    I like Deborah 👍🏻

  • @zrfd
    @zrfd 3 года назад +4

    Strong woman.

  • @metastract
    @metastract 8 лет назад +20

    Love Deborah and Dragons - she's no BS. Loved her book too.

  • @mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen8075
    @mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen8075 5 лет назад +8

    I 'love' her. Her 'bark' is bigger than her 'bite!' She's a 'sweetie' really!

  • @plstrom
    @plstrom 5 лет назад +4

    it is amazing to me to see that most successful women are quite impulsive ! i thought they would be more thoughtful and calm

  • @rohielshah1779
    @rohielshah1779 3 года назад +1

    Deborah is a great natural speaker

  • @panicdisorder6108
    @panicdisorder6108 3 года назад +4

    I really like her

  • @MrMoriarte
    @MrMoriarte 5 лет назад +7

    aww man im not Debbys biggest fan but she nailed feminism in my opinion at around 28 mins

  • @ayb100
    @ayb100 Год назад +1

    Deborah "Machine Gun" Meaden :) She spits a thousand words a minute :) She and Peter Jones are my favourites in the Den :)

  • @elenapetkova5874
    @elenapetkova5874 4 года назад +3

    Excellent Interview !

  • @ketchup5344
    @ketchup5344 3 года назад +3

    What a woman!!! Big part of the reason the den is such a good show.

  • @MubinNoor
    @MubinNoor 2 года назад

    I pride myself in seeing great amounts of Deborah in myself. This was such a breathe of fresh air. 😌🖤

  • @caseygriffin658
    @caseygriffin658 5 лет назад +6

    Deborah, that was bloody brilliant. I’m striving and hopeful of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
    It would be amazing to meet you,
    I identify with so much you said.
    Wouldn’t say I’m clever, I understand exactly what you mean.
    I can simplify things that others will boggle their minds with because they believe it’s got to be more complicated.
    I also like to express my self in a way that people around me are never wondering whats wrong or what’s right. I believe in treating others the way you like to be treated yourself.
    Credit where credit is due. ..I like to bring out the best in people, vice versa.
    If everyone is on the same page with this one it can work out very well. People like this are few and far between, that’s the down side.
    Some people don’t like to confront things head on.. that’s when things can become messy and complicated.
    I need to be my own boss,
    I don’t believe I’m
    suited being anyones employee.
    I totally agree with your answer when the young women asked you about sleep, energy etc.
    It’s better to do something well in less time than to do something for 8/10 or even 12hrs half hearted.

  • @poopnach
    @poopnach 8 лет назад +4

    I wonder if OxfordUnion knows it still has a youtube "Discussion" page...

  • @christinescarff4920
    @christinescarff4920 2 года назад +2

    I so agree with her about feminism - what’s that got to do with anything ? You’re either a business person / entrepreneur or you’re not !

  • @marcobagut
    @marcobagut 5 лет назад +12

    The girl sitting there is well gorgeous!

  • @sorsorsor11
    @sorsorsor11 5 лет назад +22

    self-made woman from scratch.
    Interviewer: "why are yo not a feminist" ... -.- ...because she doesn't look for excuses for being a loser, but actually works her butt off. What have this world become.

    • @TMPreRaff
      @TMPreRaff 5 лет назад +1

      "What have this world become"??

    • @mrannymus
      @mrannymus Год назад +1

      Didn’t she inherit her family business?

  • @misssayed9211
    @misssayed9211 2 года назад +3

    I fucking LOVE Deborah especially because she's not a hustler. She'd rather do what's effective and do it right

  • @ciaranjameslawlor3582
    @ciaranjameslawlor3582 7 лет назад +22

    This is awkward, the interviewer is quite shocking.....

    • @ohwhatworld5851
      @ohwhatworld5851 5 лет назад +2

      The interviewers are always awkward on every single one of these Oxford address videos.

    • @robertosalazar6867
      @robertosalazar6867 5 лет назад +1

      Cuaran and Chris you stupid brainless pair of Bellends....
      That young lady interviewing is a student at the University....she did very well for someone totally inexperianced.

  • @zm3936
    @zm3936 3 года назад +1

    love debbie

  • @hellonearth-thehistoryofwa1270
    @hellonearth-thehistoryofwa1270 6 лет назад +8

    "The EU is are our biggest trade partner" -well of course it is, they put a 50% tarriff on Non-eu products coming into the EU, it's a closed system, with punitive tarrifs.

  • @SuperNiburu
    @SuperNiburu 4 года назад +1

    She's crazy 😜 cool!

  • @bigpanda307
    @bigpanda307 3 года назад +1

    She comes across well

  • @babyfather
    @babyfather 2 года назад +1

    31:56 yesss cassie from skins

  • @CutiePie-hh3gg
    @CutiePie-hh3gg 10 месяцев назад +1

    She doesn't look that old here on the show she looks like a relic

  • @DAZZER435
    @DAZZER435 2 года назад

    1:19. Describes me perfectly

  • @shaunstokes8690
    @shaunstokes8690 4 года назад +3

    When u fail, just get up again and tryagain

  • @PITRIS
    @PITRIS 5 лет назад +6

    I love Debrah . I'll kiss her hands if I see her ..

  • @prb16
    @prb16 5 лет назад +2

    I like her now

  • @joeridgechua
    @joeridgechua 3 года назад

    Iron Lady of Entrepreneurship
    She's unprecedented. That Meng lady from Huawei is a frontrunner.

  • @darcyreece940
    @darcyreece940 2 года назад +3

    I love her and Hilary it really upset me when Hilary died I love them both but Hilary had a really hard life.

  • @JOFOMUSICBEATS
    @JOFOMUSICBEATS 5 лет назад +3

    3:05 ...
    ANYWHERE I WILL COME,
    JUST TELL ME.

  • @RosaBorg
    @RosaBorg 2 года назад

    I love Deborah's attitude.

  • @shaunstokes8690
    @shaunstokes8690 4 года назад +2

    She has judgement in Buiss, no issues
    If She likes you and her investment She is a hard Woman

  • @AdamBechtol
    @AdamBechtol 3 года назад +3

    After this she's even more likable.

  • @thehound9470
    @thehound9470 6 лет назад +10

    The woman sat down to the left of Deborah is absolutely stunning!!

    • @dennisjeffs4239
      @dennisjeffs4239 6 лет назад +2

      The Hound there is No one sitting on Deborah's left, the girl you are looking at is on her RIGHT!!

    • @lukestaniland89
      @lukestaniland89 5 лет назад

      The Hound what's her name

    • @JohnnyRaper
      @JohnnyRaper 2 года назад

      Yes, I agree! I'd love to know more about her! Anybody got a name?

  • @WESSERPARAQUAT
    @WESSERPARAQUAT 7 лет назад +12

    Deborah is THE star of dragons den , like her or loathe her

  • @thardingau
    @thardingau 4 года назад +3

    Why don’t they introduce the speaker?

  • @jasmineblack9778
    @jasmineblack9778 3 года назад +1

    Wish my boss was like her

  • @JB-so5gr
    @JB-so5gr 5 лет назад +8

    Who is the stunning brunette sitting at the desk?

  • @wawawswfc4957
    @wawawswfc4957 2 года назад +1

    She's lovely ....

  • @pateicialane4740
    @pateicialane4740 2 года назад

    Yes cat for sure I love my kitty boy now in heaven you know straight away she’s always been genuine

  • @witwolf4641
    @witwolf4641 9 месяцев назад

    Class!

  • @MrMichaellee5353
    @MrMichaellee5353 3 месяца назад

    Silly question "which Dragon would you choose?" - depends on the business....Durrrrh!

  • @PITRIS
    @PITRIS 5 лет назад +2

    Who's actually responsible for the people or inventors what's send to the dragons? Will be nice have once a week some really funny inventor. ..😁

  • @pault8470
    @pault8470 7 лет назад +11

    Very intelligent woman who I admire greatly .plus she has great hooters

  • @aliakbar-qz8tx
    @aliakbar-qz8tx 3 года назад

    good business woman and a great lady to work with

  • @GPBleakley1
    @GPBleakley1 4 года назад

    This will surprise you..... and not a word. I wish she would stop clapping her hands to make a point. Still, she is great.

  • @Mossyz.
    @Mossyz. 3 года назад +1

    Jenny is still out !!

  • @eugeniocampos1732
    @eugeniocampos1732 3 года назад +1

    omg is this really her personallity? I fucking love her.

  • @cwsing7230
    @cwsing7230 5 лет назад +1

    Panther lion or tiger deborah

  • @cg9616
    @cg9616 10 месяцев назад

    A passionate lady who loves her work ❤

  • @angelabeney6675
    @angelabeney6675 3 года назад

    Deborah is lovely !

  • @kimballentyne9069
    @kimballentyne9069 3 года назад +2

    Many thanks for sharing. Is Mrs Deborah Meaden interested in a license agreement to launch a profitable patented pet toy?

  • @SmokeNMirrors470
    @SmokeNMirrors470 3 года назад +3

    I really like Deborah. Amazing busines lady. I would love her to be part of my company .

    • @JoshxIZ
      @JoshxIZ 3 года назад

      She doesn't want to work for anyone else.

  • @colinoswald2
    @colinoswald2 2 года назад

    I’d love to see her on the Graham Norton show

  • @remohte
    @remohte Год назад

    I follow this woman on Twitter and really enjoy here. This is the first time I’ve ever seen her live. I should’ve just stayed with the written word. 😬

  • @patobrien6364
    @patobrien6364 3 года назад +2

    Lucy hot
    Debbie not
    Welcome to my Ted Talk

  • @catatonicable
    @catatonicable 3 года назад

    Q...How much does she get paid for it....I do like her..

  • @SKY-jv9ue
    @SKY-jv9ue 4 года назад +1

    Yeah, she blabs too much...good, take a seat sweetie!

  • @thefridgefreezer
    @thefridgefreezer 4 года назад +2

    Jenny is just here for the free glass of water

  • @karendegenerous600
    @karendegenerous600 3 года назад +1

    Asking Deborah why she doesn't identify as a feminist was a very disturbing and sickly question.
    As a Psychologist I do find myself having to ask the reverse of this question = why specific troubled woman entify as a feminist, all bar one of which were under the age of 25. And again all bar one realised their coming out of feminism and being open and nice, instead of causing conflict and a being a discriminator, better than their life 7fold.

    • @JohnnyRaper
      @JohnnyRaper 2 года назад

      Disturbing and sickly? Quite the opposite, and Deborah didn't see it that way at all. In fact she handled it really well.

  • @maisonestates
    @maisonestates 2 года назад

    Female version of Sir Alan Sugar.

  • @hilary729
    @hilary729 5 месяцев назад

    What a breath of fresh air 😊

  • @broadspear8425
    @broadspear8425 4 года назад

    Is she on speed.probably better slow the vid down.ha

  • @deemuldoon5865
    @deemuldoon5865 3 года назад

    YOU COME ACROSS RUDE AND MEAN IT is not nice

  • @kalubamusonda
    @kalubamusonda 2 года назад

    The audience is a bit 😴😴

  • @adam4757
    @adam4757 6 лет назад +5

    Nice woman, but saying "you know" in every sentence is damn annoying.

    • @cpengwin
      @cpengwin 5 лет назад +2

      Damm you, I can't stop hearing it now! 4+ time a minute at some points

  • @nomoreassos
    @nomoreassos 4 года назад

    :

  • @dannytrebilcock9774
    @dannytrebilcock9774 Год назад +1

    Love Deborah - massive dragons den fan! However the interviewer was awful, bad outfit, looked seriously uncomfortable asking questions. Deborah owned the whole interview in my opinion.

  • @beccablack6807
    @beccablack6807 4 года назад +1

    She is so Gemini...

  • @Biggles2498
    @Biggles2498 4 года назад

    I used to date a Woman who was a millionaire and I was her lover. I am happier now without her as she was the most demanding, selfish and critical woman I have ever known !

  • @albacan
    @albacan 3 года назад

    I like her but her energy would irritate.