FOUNDER DIARIES - Ross Linnett on Building Recite Me & Turning Struggle into a £8M Mission

In this Founder Diaries episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Ross Linnett, Founder & CEO of Recite Me — a business born from personal struggle and built into a global accessibility powerhouse.Ross shares how being undiagnosed dyslexic shaped his early life, forced him down unexpected career paths, and ultimately inspired him to build technology that makes the internet accessible for everyone.From being told he “wasn’t dyslexic” at school, to nearly going bankrupt, to raising £8M and landing clients like Coca-Cola — this episode is packed with raw founder truths, resilience, and perspective.We dive deep into:How dyslexia led Ross to build Recite MeWhy 25–30% of people struggle to access websitesThe early struggles of selling “doing good” as a serious businessRaising investment when your product doesn’t fit the hypeThe reality of building a company when no one believes in it yetWhy success is a function of time, not just skillThe truth about DE&I, accessibility, and commercial impactFounder mindset: surviving doubt, rejection, and near failureWhy the journey matters more than the outcomeRoss also shares powerful insights on innovation, patience, and why most “overnight success” stories are anything but.If you’re building something new, questioning your path, or navigating tough founder moments — this episode will hit home.🎯 Who this episode is for:Founders and startup leaders building from scratchRecruiters and business owners interested in accessibility & inclusionAnyone navigating dyslexia, neurodiversity, or learning challengesEntrepreneurs struggling with doubt, funding, or early tractionLeaders who want to build meaningful, mission-driven businesses🔗 Connect with the guestRoss Linnett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosslinnett/Find out more about Recite Me (and try it for yourself):https://www.rectools.io/product/recite-me/🔗 Connect with the hostNitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.Look out also for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliersAzuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/Konquest: https://konquest.io/Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/#RecTalk #FounderDiaries #RossLinnett #ReciteMe #Accessibility #Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DEI #Recruitment #Founders #BusinessGrowth #InclusiveDesign