Ben Francis, born in 1992 in the West Midlands, has had a remarkable 7-year journey, traveling the world, meeting incredible people, and having the first seat on Gymshark. Growing up as a fan of Aston Villa, he attended South Bromsgrove High School and later Aston University in Birmingham.

As a child, the author's passion for football shifted to computer-based projects. Despite struggling academically, they eventually took an IT class at 17. This class focused on learning and applying real skills, rather than just writing about them, which was a departure from their previous experiences. The author's interest in technology and application led them to pursue a career in IT.

As a child, the author's passion for football shifted to computer-based projects. Despite struggling academically, they eventually took an IT class at 17. This class focused on learning and applying real skills, rather than just writing about them, which was a departure from their previous experiences. The author's interest in technology and application led them to pursue a career in IT.

The author merged their passion for computing with their fitness passion, creating two fitness-based iPhone apps. These basic apps, Fat Loss Abs Guide and iPhysique, entered the top charts in the UK and Apple App Store pages. Fat Loss Abs Guide was a simple app focused on weight loss and abs, while iPhysique provided tips on getting in shape and auto-populated workout schedules for accountability. The app's success was a testament to the artist's creativity and ability to apply their passions to their passions.

The author wanted a website that would sell supplements in the fitness industry, but couldn't afford stock. After consulting UK distributors, they found that their £5 an hour job at Pizza Hut wouldn't get them anywhere. They decided to drop ship supplements from other vendors, adding a small margin. It took over six weeks to get the first sale, and in July 2012, Gymshark was born. The author's initial goal was to create a website that would transact in the fitness industry.

Ben Francis, CEO and co-founder of Gymshark, used his Pizza Hut job earnings at 19 to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel company in his parents' Birmingham, UK, garage.

Forbes' billionaires list has welcomed 30-year-old Francis, who has a net worth of $1.3 billion. Francis, who co-founded Gymshark with co-founder Lewis Morgan, joined the list for the first time in 2021. After deciding to pivot the company after finding ill-fitting weightlifting clothes, Francis joined the list, joining the list's average age of 65.

In 2013, Morgan and his partner bought a sewing machine and screen printer, with his mom teaching him how to sew. They brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding expo without advertising money, but decided to give popular fitness YouTubers free products about 10 minutes into the event.

The founder of Gymshark, who was inspired by YouTube influencers, initially didn't think much about the idea. However, some of these influencers went on to wear Gymshark's apparel on their channels, increasing its sales to $45,000 per day from $450, according to Vogue Infocus.