Dean Forbes, CEO of software company Forterro, has claimed the top spot on the UK’s Powerlist 2025, recognizing him as the most influential Black individual in Britain.  Known for his rise from homelessness to the helm of a €2 billion software company, Forbes’ journey has been seen as one of remarkable perseverance, entrepreneurial spirit, and philanthropy. Transforming Challenges into Career Milestones Forbes born in southeast London in 1978,  recalls a challenging upbringing with financial hardships and a mother battling muscular dystrophy.  As a teenager, he navigated periods of homelessness but maintained