
Charlie Winton
Founder of OK Positive and mental health advocate
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined January 2025
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Charlie Winton is a passionate mental health advocate and entrepreneur, driven by his personal experiences with anxiety, OCD, and panic attacks in previous professional roles. This lived experience inspired him to found OK Positive, a mental health support platform leveraging AI and machine learning to provide preventative care and foster self-awareness in individuals and organizations. He aims to make mental health support accessible and proactive, moving beyond reactive solutions. co+3
As the founder and CEO of OK Positive, Charlie has led the company to significant achievements, including being recognized as a Start Up Awards Winner 2023, Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winner 2022, and Tech Nation Edinburgh Winner 2022. Under his leadership, OK Positive has assisted over 3,000 individuals, established research projects with universities, and secured partnerships with numerous content providers, expanding its reach into education and charity sectors. sp-edge+1
Charlie's professional journey includes a diverse background spanning financial recruitment, technology organizations, and even physical labor. After earning a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Edinburgh Napier University, he gained experience in roles such as scaffold labourer in Australia, Account Executive at iZettle, and Senior Consultant at Robert Half, before dedicating himself fully to entrepreneurship in mental health technology. youtube+1
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SPSarah Piddingtonsaid
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is particularly strong at building and leading businesses with 5 or more employees.Mar 31, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most impressive business leaders they've worked with, especially in growing and managing teams.Mar 31, 2026
SPSarah Piddingtonsaid
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is one of the most effective recruiters they've worked with for accounting roles.Mar 20, 2026
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explain complex mental health topics in a way that really connects with general audiences.Mar 4, 2026
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