PREMIUM Rich Wilson said it's important for business leaders to be open about their own mental health issues With burnout among IT professionals on the rise, workplace mental health campaign This Is Me Scotland is preparing to launch a podcast series speaking to the bosses of technology start-ups about the tactics they use to cope with pressure and stress. The First Time Founders series is being hosted by Rich Wilson, a mental health advocate and newly-appointed chief executive of Gigged.AI, a digital talent start-up whose platform connects IT freelancers with technology projects. Season one will feature the stories of between 15 and 20 founders primarily from the tech industry, and there are plans for a second season speaking to mental health professionals.