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Fran McIntyre

Fran McIntyre

@Fran_J_Mac

Director of Reach & Engagement at Innovate UK. Views are my own.

Edinburgh Katılım Ağustos 2009
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Alex Friedman 🤠
Alex Friedman 🤠@heyalexfriedman·
Six months ago today, my best friend died. 
On our last day together, we lay in bed listening to her favorite songs as I retold her stories we had laughed about 1000 times before. I was there by fate. While our other best friend was trapped in Austin because of an ice storm, I happened to be an hour away from her in California for work. Her health declined so quickly. I rushed out of work, holding back tears, as I called one of my friends from college, who graciously drove me down to be with her. My life has looked a lot different since that day. I sleep a lot more, I cry a lot more, and after building for over a decade straight, I’m not building anything. I’ve turned down every work opportunity, and embarrassingly for the first time in my adult life, I’m not prioritizing work. My brain feels different. The way I communicate feels more raw. I want to tell people I love them more. I’m way more afraid of missing memories with the people I care about. My content looks a lot different, too. After gaining 80,000 followers in a seemingly short amount of time, I haven’t posted on TikTok since she died. I’ve had trouble posting anything too motivational or work-related. I feel like a fraud. Pretending to care about making money, or "hustling", when right now... I really don’t. Grief and loss are horrible experiences. I’ve spent so much time reflecting on what I would change about my time with her if given the chance…
I wouldn’t have missed our last vacation together for a last-minute “important” meeting that I don’t even remember.
I wouldn’t have spent so much time working on my phone while we were together.
I wouldn’t have let the rude comment someone left me on social media ruin my mood, even if just for a second we were together. Life is painfully fragile and, for some, unexpectedly short. In our bubble, where we hear people talk nonstop about what is worth sacrificing for success, I can honestly say this: don’t sacrifice making memories with the people that would be there even if you lost it all. 🤍
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Fran McIntyre
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@DominicMcGregor Amazing! What an achievement. I watch people struggle with this every day & can only imagine what it takes to go this far. Congratulations!
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Dominic McGregor
Dominic McGregor@DominicMcGregor·
✨ Today, I am 7 years, 84 months, 364 weeks, and 2,555 days sober! ✨ This actually blows my mind. Without this, there is no way I would have: - Married my best friend - Built 2 companies - Keep my best friends - Grown as a person - Appreciate life This has been the single greatest achievement in my life. I have been able to see the value in living life to the fullest and become the person I am today. Three weeks ago, I had all my closest friends and family at my wedding, and I was able to stand up in front of everyone and thank them for the role they played in my life. Their support for my sobriety across the last 7 years has made this journey so much easier, and the rewards from my stronger relationships with them all have been so fulfilling to experience. Moreover, I have been very public about this, and the love and support people on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social networking sites have shown me have been deeply appreciated. Being open about my story has made meeting people so much easier because they are aware of what I have been through, leading to forming some great relationships with people who now play a major role in my life. Every comment, reaction, and congratulations I receive for my sobriety is always remembered, and I cannot thank everyone enough for the support I have received. Thank you, everyone.
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Fran McIntyre
Fran McIntyre@Fran_J_Mac·
@pittso Sorry to hear that Mike. Rest. Get off social media. And shout if we can do anything to help. (Please don't actually shout!).
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Mike Pitts
Mike Pitts@pittso·
I've been ill since Wednesday and I'm tired of it now.
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elroythecat
elroythecat@Elroythecat·
"If you're trying to persuade people to do something or buy something, it seems to me you should use their language, the language they use every day, the language in which they think." – David Ogilvy
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Rory Stewart
Rory Stewart@RoryStewartUK·
UK astonishingly far behind on CT and MRI scanners - I get that tech isn’t everything - but can we really justify being this much of an outlier? ⁦@RestIsPolitics
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Fran McIntyre
Fran McIntyre@Fran_J_Mac·
@HelenTurnerMI @InnovationMids Collaborating towards progress makes so much sense. Looking forward to hearing more about this, and the opportunities for driving change.
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Dave McPartlin
Dave McPartlin@dave_mcpartlin·
Do you know what we’re all feeling tonight? It’s belonging. We’re all sat at home, watching the same thing, thinking the same thoughts, feeling the same feelings and it’s absolutely lovely. Belonging is everything.
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Jamie
Jamie@jdalgoutteCE·
I’m amazed at how far my tweet has gone and so grateful, the online community has been so kind! While it’s going a bit mental here’s a video I filmed with the amazing @UofGlasgow @embrooksy8 and @tashaquinn19 capturing my memorable day on campus and getting tapped on the head
University of Glasgow@UofGlasgow

‘Growing up in care your future is almost decided but you can take control of that.’ Student Jamie grew up in the care system & overcame huge hurdles to get to university. Now he has graduated, he wants to help others like him. We're so proud of you, @jdalgoutteCE!♥️#UofGgrad23

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Jenny Niven
Jenny Niven@jennyniv·
Some news folks!!! Absolutely thrilled to be appointed the new Director @edbookfest as of September. Exciting times ahead!
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📣 We are delighted to announce Jenny Niven as the next @edbookfest director, taking over from Nick Barley in Sept 2023. “There’s no greater platform... to celebrate the role of creativity, imagination and story in understanding and reshaping the world around us” – Jenny Niven

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Adam Grant
Adam Grant@AdamMGrant·
Bosses who insult and intimidate don't get results. They leave people scarred. Data: when NBA players have abusive coaches, they play more poorly for the rest of their careers—and commit more technical fouls. Weak leaders make people weaker. Strong leaders make people stronger.
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Fran McIntyre
Fran McIntyre@Fran_J_Mac·
Some excellent conversations & thought provoking content at this morning's @SCDInews forum. Chaired by @sallymag1 & featuring our @innovateuk CEO, Indro Mukerjee who reiterated the huge respect he has for Scotland's business & innovation community.
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Fran McIntyre
Fran McIntyre@Fran_J_Mac·
I read this passage last night and it hasn't left me alone since. From Laura McBride's 'We are Called to Rise'. @simonschusterUK
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Fran McIntyre
Fran McIntyre@Fran_J_Mac·
There's a little toddler belting out 'Baby Shark' on the Tube, to the giggling delights of all other kids & a silent eye-averted audience of commuters. It's the perfect soundtrack to kick off a Thursday! Love it. #London #tfl #earworm
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Fran McIntyre
Fran McIntyre@Fran_J_Mac·
@saraelhanfy Love this Sara! I new you were a natural on show the other week. Break a leg!
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