What People Are Saying
When we shared our story, the response was overwhelming. Here's what the entrepreneurial community had to say about Fortitude Foundation and our mission to support founders in crisis.
“Love this Ross and what an important topic that no one ever talks about.”
Festival Owner, Podcast Host, Investor & Speaker
“If you have the energy to go again, the resilience you can bring is like being born again.”
Automotive Aftermarket Entrepreneur & Advisor
“You are one of the most generous, thoughtful and supportive entrepreneurs I have ever met. That your generosity lives on in the face of such serious challenges speaks volumes about you.”
Serial Co-Founder | Global Presenter & Moderator | Strategic Connector
“I deeply respect the choice to turn that experience into something that holds others, rather than hardening from it. This is a rare kind of leadership.”
CEO | Founder | Strategic Advisor | Global Fashion & Growth
“Love what you've set up, so many entrepreneurs I know struggling. #teamross”
CEO & Founder | KK Group
“You're clearly an amazing guy to be already thinking of others so soon after your newly found stability. Unless you've been there it's hard to understand or have empathy.”
Founder & ECD @ Creamos & Good add Ventures | Creative Technology
“Good can come from such things if you let it. A great call on the charity.”
Scale-up and business coach for ambitious founders & leaders
“You are 100% lovable and relatable as a human and an entrepreneur. If I can help in some way in your current mission, let me know.”
Co-Founder and CEO of Ponterra | NED, Urban Partners
“Well done for overcoming, for choosing life when it felt empty and unbearable, and for bravely sharing your story. It has helped me more than you know.”
Aviation Consultant | Board Advisory | Public Speaker | Author
“I'm genuinely grateful for some of the advice you've shared with me along the way – both directly and indirectly through friends and contacts who have reached out to you on my behalf.”
Founder & CEO @ BorrowMyDoggy
“True to form, you are also creating again and paying forward your experience, which is exactly what always struck me in our business interactions.”
Accenture Data & AI | AI Innovation | Responsible AI
“Most people don't give a shit about entrepreneurs in crisis. They assume they will bounce back. But the reality is we only hear about the luck-driven successes — we don't hear much about the grind.”
PG Dip DigM, Group Digital Marketing Manager at Belron
“I know a few entrepreneurs who are struggling right now to keep paddling their feet whilst they look serene and in control on the surface. Once your foundation has launched, I would love to share it and raise awareness.”
Founder, Entrepreneurial Insights Expert and Operations Lead
“There's something incredibly powerful (and generous) about turning that kind of breaking point into support for others who are still standing in the traffic, convincing themselves they're 'fine'.”
Personal Brand Photographer for Business Owners
“There seem to be few who want to stand with you and it sounds like your foundation may just be able to help with that.”
Senior Program Manager | Cybersecurity | ERP | Cloud
“This is hands down the best post on LinkedIn, EVER.”
Founder, Daily Wake Up | Preparing professional services firms for sale
“What an excellent way to turn something around for the betterment of others! Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest. Makes a change on this platform.”
Certified Transitions & Resilience Coach | 20+ Yrs High-Pressure Tech
“Beautifully written, raw and real. I salute your honesty and desire to change the norm!”
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