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“I have my eyes on €4 billion” Dean on what’s next for his company Forterro 📈 I still watch that video of the moment Dean closed the €1 billion deal, one of the most inspirational vids on the internet, can’t wait to see what that €4bn video looks like, we might break the internet again 😅 🎥 @abcnews
“I have my eyes on €4 billion” Dean on what’s next for his company Forterro 📈 I still watch that video of the moment Dean closed the €1 billion deal, one of the most inspirational vids on the internet, can’t wait to see what that €4bn video looks like, we might break the internet again 😅 🎥 @abcnews
🔷Goodbye orange, hello blue – Orgadata is now Forterro! As a proud part of Forterro, we’re taking the next step in our journey – bringing all our communications together in one place. 🔷One page. Everything in one place. 🔷From now on, we’ll be sharing updates on our full product portfolio, along with global news and insights, right here. 🔷Supporting the fenestration industry, end to end . 👉 Follow the Forterro Windows & Doors page to stay connected. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and to the conversations ahead.
🔷Goodbye orange, hello blue – Orgadata is now Forterro! As a proud part of Forterro, we’re taking the next step in our journey – bringing all our communications together in one place. 🔷One page. Everything in one place. 🔷From now on, we’ll be sharing updates on our full product portfolio, along with global news and insights, right here. 🔷Supporting the fenestration industry, end to end . 👉 Follow the Forterro Windows & Doors page to stay connected. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and to the conversations ahead.
DEAN FORBES: "Your toughest moments become your greatest advantage." DEAN FORBES, CEO of Forterro, has been named the UK's most influential Black person in The Powerlist 2025, a prestigious annual ranking that spotlights Black excellence in the UK across business, culture, and social impact. The accolade recognises Forbes's impact on the tech sector and his dedication to uplifting underrepresented communities. @forbesfamilygroup #motivation #resilience #perseverance #succes #successmindset #patience #Inspiration
DEAN FORBES: "Your toughest moments become your greatest advantage." DEAN FORBES, CEO of Forterro, has been named the UK's most influential Black person in The Powerlist 2025, a prestigious annual ranking that spotlights Black excellence in the UK across business, culture, and social impact. The accolade recognises Forbes's impact on the tech sector and his dedication to uplifting underrepresented communities. @forbesfamilygroup #motivation #resilience #perseverance #succes #successmindset #patience #Inspiration
I asked Dean Forbes (who’s done over £2bn in exits and is the CEO of Forterro) what first-time entrepreneurs get wrong. P.S. Don’t forget to join us this Thursday for a live conversation with @ffgconnect on all things business, startups, and scaling.
I asked Dean Forbes (who’s done over £2bn in exits and is the CEO of Forterro) what first-time entrepreneurs get wrong. P.S. Don’t forget to join us this Thursday for a live conversation with @ffgconnect on all things business, startups, and scaling.
Catch me at the Forterro Headquarters, providing canapé service with @eventstaffingsolutionsuk for Dean Forbes’ birthday/captable networking event ✨
Catch me at the Forterro Headquarters, providing canapé service with @eventstaffingsolutionsuk for Dean Forbes’ birthday/captable networking event ✨
Dean Forbes, chairman of Forterro shares that when your team is aligned and your plan is clear, greatness is attainable. Video credit: @forbesfamilygroup #entrepreneur #team #businessgrowth #success
Dean Forbes, chairman of Forterro shares that when your team is aligned and your plan is clear, greatness is attainable. Video credit: @forbesfamilygroup #entrepreneur #team #businessgrowth #success
📊Étude de cas business: Dean Forbes. Ce jeune entrepreneur de 47 ans qui est passé de sans-abri à une fortune personnelle estimée à plus de 100 millions de livres sterling. Avec plusieurs sorties stratégiques réussies, Dean est aujourd’hui à la tête du Forterro avec plus de 3000 employés repartis sur 40 locations à travers le monde. #reel #business #pourtoi #entrepreunariat #stratégie
📊Étude de cas business: Dean Forbes. Ce jeune entrepreneur de 47 ans qui est passé de sans-abri à une fortune personnelle estimée à plus de 100 millions de livres sterling. Avec plusieurs sorties stratégiques réussies, Dean est aujourd’hui à la tête du Forterro avec plus de 3000 employés repartis sur 40 locations à travers le monde. #reel #business #pourtoi #entrepreunariat #stratégie
A humbling moment the day Dean Forbes inked his first €1 billion deal. From being homeless at 17 and caring for his mum, to leading a major software exit, Dean Forbes embodies resilience, vision, and transformation. At 16, he was broke and sleeping rough; just over a decade later, he was part of a €1 billion company sale and helming a business now valued at €2 billion. Dean’s story reminds us: with grit, mentorship, and purpose, anything’s possible. Did you know he served as a sales rep for Primavera before its $550 million exit to Oracle? He later scaled companies through exits to American Express and Access Group, and finally spearheaded Forterro’s €1 billion sale before aiming for a valuation upwards of €4 billion by 2026. He also co-founded Forbes Family Group (FFG), driving diversity in leadership and providing access and opportunities for underrepresented founders. @forbesfamilygroup #FromStruggleToSuccess #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #MentorshipMatters #TechLeadership #ForbesFamilyGroup #Forterro #GrindAndShine #Access4All #RepresentationMatters
A humbling moment the day Dean Forbes inked his first €1 billion deal. From being homeless at 17 and caring for his mum, to leading a major software exit, Dean Forbes embodies resilience, vision, and transformation. At 16, he was broke and sleeping rough; just over a decade later, he was part of a €1 billion company sale and helming a business now valued at €2 billion. Dean’s story reminds us: with grit, mentorship, and purpose, anything’s possible. Did you know he served as a sales rep for Primavera before its $550 million exit to Oracle? He later scaled companies through exits to American Express and Access Group, and finally spearheaded Forterro’s €1 billion sale before aiming for a valuation upwards of €4 billion by 2026. He also co-founded Forbes Family Group (FFG), driving diversity in leadership and providing access and opportunities for underrepresented founders. @forbesfamilygroup #FromStruggleToSuccess #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #MentorshipMatters #TechLeadership #ForbesFamilyGroup #Forterro #GrindAndShine #Access4All #RepresentationMatters
"The new nuance here is how AI can impact the placement of staff." Forterro CEO Dean Forbes tells @flacqua how leaders can keep employee moral high when AI reshapes roles and job security. Tap the link in our bio to read more.
"The new nuance here is how AI can impact the placement of staff." Forterro CEO Dean Forbes tells @flacqua how leaders can keep employee moral high when AI reshapes roles and job security. Tap the link in our bio to read more.
What’s the first “ladder rung” you’ll rebuild today to begin your own ascent? Dean Forbes didn’t arrive at the top—he climbed there from rock bottom. At 17, he was homeless, drowning in debt, caring for his sick mother. Most would have waved the white flag, but Dean saw something different: an opportunity to rewrite his story. He started at a Motorola call center, a place where most saw routine scripts and angry customers. Dean saw a training ground. He listened more than he spoke, learned faster than anyone expected, and treated every problem as a chance to stand out. He didn’t just climb the ladder—he rebuilt it, one rung at a time. Years of grit and focus followed. When others settled for “good enough,” Dean pushed for excellence. He absorbed every lesson the tech world could offer, from product development to leadership, from strategy to empathy. His hunger wasn’t for titles; it was for impact. Today, as CEO of Forterro, Dean Forbes steered the company through a €1 billion acquisition, transforming not just his career, but the entire industry. In 2025, the UK recognized him as its most influential Black figure—not just because of figures on a balance sheet, but for the barriers he broke and the doors he opened. Dean’s journey reminds us that our beginnings don’t define our endings. Vision combined with relentless execution can take you beyond circumstances you once thought insurmountable. Follow @wealth.manx for daily insights like these! #DeanForbes #Inspiration #Resilience #FromStruggleToSuccess #LeadershipJourney #OvercomingObstacles #Empowerment #TechInnovation #CEO #Forterro #BreakingBarriers #SuccessStory #Motivation #ClimbTheLadder #TransformYourLife #ImpactfulLeadership #BlackExcellence #VisionAndExecution #PersonalGrowth #RewriteYourStory #GritAndDetermination
What’s the first “ladder rung” you’ll rebuild today to begin your own ascent? Dean Forbes didn’t arrive at the top—he climbed there from rock bottom. At 17, he was homeless, drowning in debt, caring for his sick mother. Most would have waved the white flag, but Dean saw something different: an opportunity to rewrite his story. He started at a Motorola call center, a place where most saw routine scripts and angry customers. Dean saw a training ground. He listened more than he spoke, learned faster than anyone expected, and treated every problem as a chance to stand out. He didn’t just climb the ladder—he rebuilt it, one rung at a time. Years of grit and focus followed. When others settled for “good enough,” Dean pushed for excellence. He absorbed every lesson the tech world could offer, from product development to leadership, from strategy to empathy. His hunger wasn’t for titles; it was for impact. Today, as CEO of Forterro, Dean Forbes steered the company through a €1 billion acquisition, transforming not just his career, but the entire industry. In 2025, the UK recognized him as its most influential Black figure—not just because of figures on a balance sheet, but for the barriers he broke and the doors he opened. Dean’s journey reminds us that our beginnings don’t define our endings. Vision combined with relentless execution can take you beyond circumstances you once thought insurmountable. Follow @wealth.manx for daily insights like these! #DeanForbes #Inspiration #Resilience #FromStruggleToSuccess #LeadershipJourney #OvercomingObstacles #Empowerment #TechInnovation #CEO #Forterro #BreakingBarriers #SuccessStory #Motivation #ClimbTheLadder #TransformYourLife #ImpactfulLeadership #BlackExcellence #VisionAndExecution #PersonalGrowth #RewriteYourStory #GritAndDetermination
I have been working with Forterro CEO, Corten Capital Partner and @forbesfamilygroup Chairman Dean Forbes for the last couple of years providing bespoke one to one coaching. Despite his demanding CEO role, Dean has embraced our bespoke coaching service at @whealth_performance seeing remarkable improvements in his performance and well-being. Our tailored approach, designed to fit seamlessly into his hectic schedule, has empowered Dean to prioritise his health and thrive in his leadership role. Ready to experience the same transformation? Let’s embark on this journey together! 💼💪 #ceofit #WellnessSuccess #Forterro
I have been working with Forterro CEO, Corten Capital Partner and @forbesfamilygroup Chairman Dean Forbes for the last couple of years providing bespoke one to one coaching. Despite his demanding CEO role, Dean has embraced our bespoke coaching service at @whealth_performance seeing remarkable improvements in his performance and well-being. Our tailored approach, designed to fit seamlessly into his hectic schedule, has empowered Dean to prioritise his health and thrive in his leadership role. Ready to experience the same transformation? Let’s embark on this journey together! 💼💪 #ceofit #WellnessSuccess #Forterro
Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Forterro in Karlsruhe! Es war uns eine große Freude, euer Event mit unserem Catering begleiten zu dürfen. Die tolle Zusammenarbeit, das freundliche Miteinander und die positive Atmosphäre machen jeden Einsatz zu etwas ganz Besonderem. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon auf das nächste gemeinsame Event – und sagen einfach: Danke für euer Vertrauen, eure Wertschätzung und die wunderbare Zusammenarbeit. #Catering #Eventcatering #BusinessCatering #Karlsruhe #BadenBaden #Ettlingen #Pforzheim #Rastatt #Foodservice #Eventplanung #CateringLiebe #Genussmomente #Foodlover #RegionalCatering #Teamwork #Zusammenarbeit #Firmenfeier #Eventliebe #Leidenschaft #KüchemitHerz #FeinesEssen #Forterro #Gastronomie #Eventgenuss #CateringKarlsruhe #Foodstyle #Kulinarik
Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Forterro in Karlsruhe! Es war uns eine große Freude, euer Event mit unserem Catering begleiten zu dürfen. Die tolle Zusammenarbeit, das freundliche Miteinander und die positive Atmosphäre machen jeden Einsatz zu etwas ganz Besonderem. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon auf das nächste gemeinsame Event – und sagen einfach: Danke für euer Vertrauen, eure Wertschätzung und die wunderbare Zusammenarbeit. #Catering #Eventcatering #BusinessCatering #Karlsruhe #BadenBaden #Ettlingen #Pforzheim #Rastatt #Foodservice #Eventplanung #CateringLiebe #Genussmomente #Foodlover #RegionalCatering #Teamwork #Zusammenarbeit #Firmenfeier #Eventliebe #Leidenschaft #KüchemitHerz #FeinesEssen #Forterro #Gastronomie #Eventgenuss #CateringKarlsruhe #Foodstyle #Kulinarik
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