A man who experienced homelessness twice during his teenage years has emerged as a multimillionaire entrepreneur and has been recognized as one of the most influential black Britons.
Despite growing up in a single-parent household on a housing estate in Lewisham, London, he credits his disabled mother for instilling a sense of hope and positivity in her children.
Facing significant challenges, he viewed his homelessness as temporary hurdles rather than permanent setbacks. After his aspirations of becoming a professional footballer didn't pan out, he started his career in a call center.
Today, Dean Forbes is the CEO of a successful software company