Neil Smith

Neil Smith is the CEO and Co-founder of Mettle, a mental fitness app designed specifically for men. Co-founded with adventurer Bear Grylls and Dr Alex George (UK Government’s Mental Health Ambassador), Mettle provides guided meditations, breathwork exercises, and hypnosis techniques to help men manage stress, anxiety, and improve overall mental wellbeing. Before founding Mettle, Neil was a prolific television executive, running one of the UK’s top production companies and creating shows including The Apprentice, Grand Designs, and The Undateables. He is passionate about breaking the stigma around men’s mental health and meeting men where they are with practical, accessible tools.