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Founded 2015 · 3 known investors
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Echelon Elevate (formerly FORTË) provides an end-to-end live and on-demand streaming solution for fitness studios and gyms, combining proprietary automated hardware and software installed at a facility with a white-labeled digital platform and branded mobile apps. Its technology offers automated multi-camera live classes, 2-way video, community chat, progress tracking, and integrations with major gym management software for fitness operators.
Founders & leadership
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Lauren FoundosFounder / CEOFoundos founded FORTË in 2015 and led it as CEO until its 2025 acquisition by Echelon Fitness, where she now oversees SaaS partnerships and sales. She previously worked in finance as an institutional government bond broker at Whitaker Securities and a stock broker at Brookville Capital Partners, with earlier roles at Cloudview Capital Management and Deutsche Bank, and serves on the Industry Partner Advisory Council of the Health & Fitness Association.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FORTË do?
- Echelon Elevate (formerly FORTË) provides an end-to-end live and on-demand streaming solution for fitness studios and gyms, combining proprietary automated hardware and software installed at a facility with a white-labeled digital platform and branded mobile apps. Its technology offers automated multi-camera live classes, 2-way video, community chat, progress tracking, and integrations with major gym management software for fitness operators.
- Who are FORTË's investors?
- FORTË's investors include 500 Emerging Europe, Ligo Partners LLC, R/GA Ventures.