Nick Murray
@nickblairmurray.bsky.social
Edinburgh-based.
Startup programmes & events.
Coffee, abstract art & naff tattoos.
Occasional memes for a dose of levity.
Senior Founder Catalyst Opps at Techstars
Director at @tectonicmvmt.bsky.social
Probably more fun in person.
Startup programmes & events.
Coffee, abstract art & naff tattoos.
Occasional memes for a dose of levity.
Senior Founder Catalyst Opps at Techstars
Director at @tectonicmvmt.bsky.social
Probably more fun in person.
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🎤 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🎤
We’re delighted to reveal that Gavin Oattes will be delivering the opening keynote at TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
Read more & save your spot: tectonic.scot/keynote-spea...
We’re delighted to reveal that Gavin Oattes will be delivering the opening keynote at TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
Read more & save your spot: tectonic.scot/keynote-spea...
May 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🎤 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🎤
We’re delighted to reveal that Gavin Oattes will be delivering the opening keynote at TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
Read more & save your spot: tectonic.scot/keynote-spea...
We’re delighted to reveal that Gavin Oattes will be delivering the opening keynote at TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
Read more & save your spot: tectonic.scot/keynote-spea...
Sharing some thoughts on my favourite #Stoic concept.
The Dichotomy of Control has been a gamechanger for me, and one I find myself consistently reaching for in conversations with both professional and personal contacts in regard to their lives week-on-week.
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The Dichotomy of Control has been a gamechanger for me, and one I find myself consistently reaching for in conversations with both professional and personal contacts in regard to their lives week-on-week.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
April 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Sharing some thoughts on my favourite #Stoic concept.
The Dichotomy of Control has been a gamechanger for me, and one I find myself consistently reaching for in conversations with both professional and personal contacts in regard to their lives week-on-week.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
The Dichotomy of Control has been a gamechanger for me, and one I find myself consistently reaching for in conversations with both professional and personal contacts in regard to their lives week-on-week.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
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We’re excited to welcome Shepherd and Wedderburn as a sponsor of #TecTonic!
Their expert team supports startups from incorporation to investment and beyond.
Join us on 29 May to meet the team and get legal insights on your next stage of growth.
shepwedd.com
Their expert team supports startups from incorporation to investment and beyond.
Join us on 29 May to meet the team and get legal insights on your next stage of growth.
shepwedd.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We’re excited to welcome Shepherd and Wedderburn as a sponsor of #TecTonic!
Their expert team supports startups from incorporation to investment and beyond.
Join us on 29 May to meet the team and get legal insights on your next stage of growth.
shepwedd.com
Their expert team supports startups from incorporation to investment and beyond.
Join us on 29 May to meet the team and get legal insights on your next stage of growth.
shepwedd.com
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🚀 We’re proud to have Barclays Eagle Labs as a Gold Sponsor for TecTonic Night Summit!
From mentorship & investor networks to startup support programmes, they champion founders across the UK.
labs.uk.barclays/locations/gl...
Meet the team on 29 May at BAaD, Glasgow 🌍
🎟️ tectonic.scot
From mentorship & investor networks to startup support programmes, they champion founders across the UK.
labs.uk.barclays/locations/gl...
Meet the team on 29 May at BAaD, Glasgow 🌍
🎟️ tectonic.scot
April 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚀 We’re proud to have Barclays Eagle Labs as a Gold Sponsor for TecTonic Night Summit!
From mentorship & investor networks to startup support programmes, they champion founders across the UK.
labs.uk.barclays/locations/gl...
Meet the team on 29 May at BAaD, Glasgow 🌍
🎟️ tectonic.scot
From mentorship & investor networks to startup support programmes, they champion founders across the UK.
labs.uk.barclays/locations/gl...
Meet the team on 29 May at BAaD, Glasgow 🌍
🎟️ tectonic.scot
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We’re thrilled to welcome back Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers as a sponsor for this year’s TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
johnstoncarmichael.com
johnstoncarmichael.com
April 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome back Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers as a sponsor for this year’s TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
johnstoncarmichael.com
johnstoncarmichael.com
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🎉 We’re proud to welcome Flyte as a sponsor🎉
Flyte is a Glasgow-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, & software development.
They work with organisations of all sizes to unlock better ways of working through automation.
flyte.cloud
Flyte is a Glasgow-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, & software development.
They work with organisations of all sizes to unlock better ways of working through automation.
flyte.cloud
April 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🎉 We’re proud to welcome Flyte as a sponsor🎉
Flyte is a Glasgow-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, & software development.
They work with organisations of all sizes to unlock better ways of working through automation.
flyte.cloud
Flyte is a Glasgow-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, & software development.
They work with organisations of all sizes to unlock better ways of working through automation.
flyte.cloud
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⏳ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹)! 🎟️
This is a energised 'Market Square' showcase to break silos, foster real collaboration, and shine a spotlight on what’s working, and who’s building, in our communities.
▶️ lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
This is a energised 'Market Square' showcase to break silos, foster real collaboration, and shine a spotlight on what’s working, and who’s building, in our communities.
▶️ lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
April 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
⏳ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹)! 🎟️
This is a energised 'Market Square' showcase to break silos, foster real collaboration, and shine a spotlight on what’s working, and who’s building, in our communities.
▶️ lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
This is a energised 'Market Square' showcase to break silos, foster real collaboration, and shine a spotlight on what’s working, and who’s building, in our communities.
▶️ lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
A prison food mentality will starve your ecosystem.
Scotland’s startup scene isn’t short on talent or ambition.
But too often, a scarcity mindset leads to silos instead of synergy, and gatekeeping instead of collaboration.
Grateful to share some thoughts in @scotsman.com
🔗https://bit.ly/3XVkfCX
Scotland’s startup scene isn’t short on talent or ambition.
But too often, a scarcity mindset leads to silos instead of synergy, and gatekeeping instead of collaboration.
Grateful to share some thoughts in @scotsman.com
🔗https://bit.ly/3XVkfCX
April 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
A prison food mentality will starve your ecosystem.
Scotland’s startup scene isn’t short on talent or ambition.
But too often, a scarcity mindset leads to silos instead of synergy, and gatekeeping instead of collaboration.
Grateful to share some thoughts in @scotsman.com
🔗https://bit.ly/3XVkfCX
Scotland’s startup scene isn’t short on talent or ambition.
But too often, a scarcity mindset leads to silos instead of synergy, and gatekeeping instead of collaboration.
Grateful to share some thoughts in @scotsman.com
🔗https://bit.ly/3XVkfCX
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We’re excited to welcome Shepherd and Wedderburn as a sponsor for this year’s TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May, as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
Read more about their work and save your spot: tectonic.scot/sponsors/
Read more about their work and save your spot: tectonic.scot/sponsors/
April 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We’re excited to welcome Shepherd and Wedderburn as a sponsor for this year’s TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May, as part of Glasgow Tech Week!
Read more about their work and save your spot: tectonic.scot/sponsors/
Read more about their work and save your spot: tectonic.scot/sponsors/
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TecTonic Night Summit is back on 29 May!
Where better to host this than Barras Art and Design (BAaD), right in the heart of The Barras, a place that has been a hub of entrepreneurial spirit for over a century?
🎟️ Get your ticket now: tectonic.scot
Where better to host this than Barras Art and Design (BAaD), right in the heart of The Barras, a place that has been a hub of entrepreneurial spirit for over a century?
🎟️ Get your ticket now: tectonic.scot
April 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
TecTonic Night Summit is back on 29 May!
Where better to host this than Barras Art and Design (BAaD), right in the heart of The Barras, a place that has been a hub of entrepreneurial spirit for over a century?
🎟️ Get your ticket now: tectonic.scot
Where better to host this than Barras Art and Design (BAaD), right in the heart of The Barras, a place that has been a hub of entrepreneurial spirit for over a century?
🎟️ Get your ticket now: tectonic.scot
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🎟 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 🚀
With a 600-person max capacity, now’s the time to save your spot for TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week.
Save your spot: tectonic.scot
With a 600-person max capacity, now’s the time to save your spot for TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week.
Save your spot: tectonic.scot
March 31, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🎟 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 🚀
With a 600-person max capacity, now’s the time to save your spot for TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week.
Save your spot: tectonic.scot
With a 600-person max capacity, now’s the time to save your spot for TecTonic Night Summit on 29 May as part of Glasgow Tech Week.
Save your spot: tectonic.scot
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Introducing the Creator’s Courtyard 🚀🎭
Whether you’re an artisanal maker, F&D business, early-stage startup, or creative project, we’re inviting 20 incredible local brands to showcase their work at a curated marketplace at TecTonic on 29 May.
Register Interest - tectonic.scot/creators-cou...
Whether you’re an artisanal maker, F&D business, early-stage startup, or creative project, we’re inviting 20 incredible local brands to showcase their work at a curated marketplace at TecTonic on 29 May.
Register Interest - tectonic.scot/creators-cou...
March 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Introducing the Creator’s Courtyard 🚀🎭
Whether you’re an artisanal maker, F&D business, early-stage startup, or creative project, we’re inviting 20 incredible local brands to showcase their work at a curated marketplace at TecTonic on 29 May.
Register Interest - tectonic.scot/creators-cou...
Whether you’re an artisanal maker, F&D business, early-stage startup, or creative project, we’re inviting 20 incredible local brands to showcase their work at a curated marketplace at TecTonic on 29 May.
Register Interest - tectonic.scot/creators-cou...
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🚀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 🎉
After a stellar debut last May, we’re thrilled to announce that TecTonic returns to BAaD on 29th May as part of #GlasgowTechWeek 2025!
Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW!
tectonic.scot
OR
lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
Community – Collaboration – Curiosity
After a stellar debut last May, we’re thrilled to announce that TecTonic returns to BAaD on 29th May as part of #GlasgowTechWeek 2025!
Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW!
tectonic.scot
OR
lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
Community – Collaboration – Curiosity
March 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🚀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 🎉
After a stellar debut last May, we’re thrilled to announce that TecTonic returns to BAaD on 29th May as part of #GlasgowTechWeek 2025!
Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW!
tectonic.scot
OR
lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
Community – Collaboration – Curiosity
After a stellar debut last May, we’re thrilled to announce that TecTonic returns to BAaD on 29th May as part of #GlasgowTechWeek 2025!
Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW!
tectonic.scot
OR
lu.ma/e2fdxlzd
Community – Collaboration – Curiosity
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Be strict with yourself and tolerant of others. Your standards are for you.
March 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Be strict with yourself and tolerant of others. Your standards are for you.
"If you live to 80, you’ll have about 4,000 weeks on this planet."
This book challenges modern ideas of time management, productivity, and the obsession with "getting it all done," urging us to cut out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
This book challenges modern ideas of time management, productivity, and the obsession with "getting it all done," urging us to cut out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
March 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"If you live to 80, you’ll have about 4,000 weeks on this planet."
This book challenges modern ideas of time management, productivity, and the obsession with "getting it all done," urging us to cut out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
This book challenges modern ideas of time management, productivity, and the obsession with "getting it all done," urging us to cut out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
When you're a building site Foreman but you have brunch with the girls at 12
February 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
When you're a building site Foreman but you have brunch with the girls at 12
While a big network brings opportunities and fresh perspectives, it’s our trusted inner circle that offers the support, honesty, and accountability we need to truly thrive.
How will you balance the two in 2025?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-ne...
How will you balance the two in 2025?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-ne...
Big Network, Small Circle: Finding Balance in Modern Connectivity
Thinking about Dunbar's number in professional networks like LinkedIn and tips for meaningful relationships
www.linkedin.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
While a big network brings opportunities and fresh perspectives, it’s our trusted inner circle that offers the support, honesty, and accountability we need to truly thrive.
How will you balance the two in 2025?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-ne...
How will you balance the two in 2025?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-ne...
Nice little addition to the Edinburgh coffee scene.
Hill City Brew has opened up as part of Hill City Vets.
Yes - a proper coffee shop doing proper coffee in a vet.
If you're in the Shandon area, this is a great spot on the corner of Shandon Pl.
Hill City Brew has opened up as part of Hill City Vets.
Yes - a proper coffee shop doing proper coffee in a vet.
If you're in the Shandon area, this is a great spot on the corner of Shandon Pl.
December 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Nice little addition to the Edinburgh coffee scene.
Hill City Brew has opened up as part of Hill City Vets.
Yes - a proper coffee shop doing proper coffee in a vet.
If you're in the Shandon area, this is a great spot on the corner of Shandon Pl.
Hill City Brew has opened up as part of Hill City Vets.
Yes - a proper coffee shop doing proper coffee in a vet.
If you're in the Shandon area, this is a great spot on the corner of Shandon Pl.
Instagram really needs a 'Hide Advert' reason option which is like 'these clothes are 100% my style but are so wildly outside of my current price range that when I click through to the price it shatters the mindnumbing disassociation that I come to Instagram for'
December 20, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Instagram really needs a 'Hide Advert' reason option which is like 'these clothes are 100% my style but are so wildly outside of my current price range that when I click through to the price it shatters the mindnumbing disassociation that I come to Instagram for'
Am rewatching Twin Peaks from the start and am really taken by how much Bobby Briggs resembles Ryan Holiday.
#TwinPeaks #Stoicism
#TwinPeaks #Stoicism
December 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Am rewatching Twin Peaks from the start and am really taken by how much Bobby Briggs resembles Ryan Holiday.
#TwinPeaks #Stoicism
#TwinPeaks #Stoicism
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The 51 most disruptive startups of 2024
The 51 most disruptive startups of 2024
These startups have fascinating new technologies, business models, founder stories or are pushing an industry forward in exciting ways.
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tcrn.ch
December 13, 2024 at 7:16 PM
The 51 most disruptive startups of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on a year of growth, recalibration, and deep gratitude.
It’s been a privilege to play even a small role in supporting others as they pursue their ambitions and create impact through entrepreneurship.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
It’s been a privilege to play even a small role in supporting others as they pursue their ambitions and create impact through entrepreneurship.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
Nick Murray on LinkedIn: #becosystem #liftasyouclimb #startupecosystem #leadershipdevelopment… | 12 comments
As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on a year of growth, recalibration, and deep gratitude.
It’s been a privilege to play even a small role in… | 12 comments on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:55 AM
As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on a year of growth, recalibration, and deep gratitude.
It’s been a privilege to play even a small role in supporting others as they pursue their ambitions and create impact through entrepreneurship.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
It’s been a privilege to play even a small role in supporting others as they pursue their ambitions and create impact through entrepreneurship.
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
“𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅, 𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆”
- Seneca
Musings on purpose and intention on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
- Seneca
Musings on purpose and intention on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
Nick Murray on LinkedIn: “𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅, 𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔…
“𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅, 𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆”
- Seneca
As I approach 40, I’ve increasingly found myself…
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December 3, 2024 at 11:16 AM
“𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅, 𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆”
- Seneca
Musings on purpose and intention on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
- Seneca
Musings on purpose and intention on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/posts/nickbl...
Startups launching marketing campaigns across social platforms without doing thorough customer discovery
November 26, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Startups launching marketing campaigns across social platforms without doing thorough customer discovery