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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 02/04/2025

So is this the end of Elon’s Make-a-Wish time as POTUS? Will shareholders force him to do his day job again? Seems like running a car company (and a rocket destruction company) should maybe be bigger than a side hustle. #elonmusk #tesla

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 23/07/2022

“At the end of the day [crypto and blockchain technology] has to be really boring. When’s the last time you got excited about a utility?” – Mark Daly of @ZeroHashX at the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit. #ptls22 #tillmanscholar

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 23/07/2022

“I think blockchain has the potential to be the underlying technology for so much and we won’t even know it.” – 2021 Tillman Scholar Jo Unruh, and founder of @NiftyLitMag, on the future of blockchain at the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit. #ptls22 #tillmanscholar

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 23/07/2022

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” – 2018 Tillman Scholar Alex Pruden on the nascent crypto / blockchain industry, at the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit. #tillmanscholar #plts22

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/07/2022

“I’ve heard ‘No’ a lot in my life and all it’s told me is that I asked the wrong person.” 2018 Tillman Scholar Natasha Ryan at the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit. #ptls22 #tillmanscholar

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/07/2022

“COVID didn’t exacerbate inequality as much as it exposed it.” 2020 Tillman Scholar @darismcinnis on the state of education today at the Pat Tillman Leadership Summit. #ptls2022 #tillmanscholar

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 19/02/2022

Applications to be a 2022 Tillman Scholar are open February 1-28! Learn more about the @pattillmanfnd's #Tillman cholars Program, including how to apply: Learn more:

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 04/11/2021

So excited to be able to safely welcome our guests, scholars, investors, and our broader community to #TillmanHonors 2021 in 1 hour where we’ll be honoring #TillmanScholars’ efforts in Afghanistan, and Fawzia Koofi, the first female Deputy Speaker of Afghan Parliament.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 04/11/2021

“Tillman Scholars just get shit done.” 2012 Tillman Scholar @KateHoit on the #DigitalDunkirk effort among #TillmanScholars to evacuate and resettle Afghan allies. #TillmanHonors

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 04/11/2021

“This is the spirit of America. The spirit of America lies in its lion-hearted people.” – 2021 Tillman Scholar Junaid Lughmani @theyankee33, discussing the effort among Tillman Scholars to evacuate & resettle Afghan allies dubbed Digital Dunkirk. #tillmanscholars #digitaldunkirk

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 31/08/2021

First day in my adult life that the United States isn’t at war. And yet… It doesn’t feel like we are at peace either. #afghanistan #gwot #war

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 01/02/2021

What do we do @PatTillmanFnd? We find and develop leaders, and we amplify their impact. Application open now through Feb 28 for vets and milspouses furthering their education and committed to service. Join our #TillmanScholar community. http:

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 04/01/2021

Role-based leadership is not nearly as important or effective as influence-based leadership. This and other topics - like developing leadership in the same way you'd train for a marathon - on the @AboveLeadership podcast with Travis Crutcher. @pattillmanfnd #leadership

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 05/11/2020

“The DOD budget is $800 billion dollars. You don’t have the money [to support veterans with burnpit injuries]?? Are you kidding me?? Make ten less F-35s and we’re done! DONE!” – Jon Stewart of @TheDailyShow #tillmanhonors @pattillmanfnd

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 05/11/2020

“At the end of the day, be kind, be human, be nice.” – 2020 #TillmanHonors Make Your Mark awardee, @WestPoint_USMA graduate, @USArmy veteran, #TillmanScholar and public health practitioner on the front lines of COVID @munn_jackie

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 05/11/2020

“Thank you doesn’t hold water for me anymore. Let’s get off our butts and do something for veterans.” – @JohnFeal1 “It’s about inspiration, meeting the moment. This was a boulder being pushed uphill both ways.” - Jon Stewart of @TheDailyShow #TillmanHonors #TillmanScholars

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 17/10/2020

So many thanks to Kevin and the @ConstitutionCtr for the virtual tour of the U.S. Constitution Center and the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights for our #TillmanScholars!

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 26/09/2020

"Those who've landed on top have come to believe that their success is their own doing, a measure of their own merit, and that those who struggle those who are left behind must deserve their fate as well." - Michael Sandel @pattillmanfnd #TillmanScholars #PTLS

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 02/09/2020

This week’s scholars featured in our #60DaysofTillmanScholars series have set out to better the lives of those around them in the areas of education, public policy, criminal justice, and law.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/08/2020

"If we can incorporate the total self - past, present, and future of finances - it will go along way into making life better for everybody.” 2013 Tillman Scholar Mike Kothakota on how to approach finances in these uncertain times. #PTLS #TillmanScholars #LeadershipMatters

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/08/2020

"I'd never send someone out, wait for them to get lost, and then send help. What if we gave them the map up front?" 2016 Tillman Scholar @skgallagher16 talks about the 'Trauma of Freedom' in military transition. #PTLS #TillmanScholars #LeadershipThroughAction #LeadershipMatters

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/08/2020

Who says you can't engage a community of distributed leaders during a pandemic? Round 2 of the Pat Tillman Leadership Series and our #TillmanScholars are getting it done, weighing in on the role of police forces in a racially and economically just society. #PTLS

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/08/2020

"The toothpaste doesn't go back in the container." @thomaschattwill on the need for a 'my bad' option online, and how we must push against social media's tendency toward piling-on without seeking genuine discussion. Pat Tillman Leadership Series, Round 2. #PTLS #TillmanScholars

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 19/08/2020

This week’s scholars featured in our 60 Days of #TillmanScholars series—Michael Luu, Luis Martinez, Jr., Austin Almand, Caitlin Haner, and Mike McCarthy—are working to continue to improve our society through the means of technology, health and engineering, and education.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 12/06/2020

We're thrilled to announce our newest class of #TillmanScholars! Congratulations to these remarkable 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses as they join our 2020 class.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 08/02/2020

The application to join the 2020 Class of #TillmanScholars is open now through 2/29 at 11:59 p.m. PT

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 07/02/2020

Thank you @ginamaravillatv and @SeeAndBeSeenCBS for hosting @pattillmanfnd this morning to show off the #PatsRun 2020 shirt and medal! Sign up now folks, we’re over 75% sold out for 28,000 runners.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 07/11/2019

Thank you to @GeorgeMccaskey and the @ChicagoBears for highlighting the stories of your veteran employees and hosting a job fair for Chicago veterans. It’s clear that your commitment to supporting vets is in your DNA every month of the year.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 30/10/2019

Proud to support our friends at @WSP_Vets and the important work they do helping veterans make their transition to school through their academic boot camps. Thanks Ryan for having me at the breakfast this morning!

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 22/03/2019

Ladies and Gentlemen of Boston, Happy Giselle Sterling Day! I’m so proud of Giselle for her service to the cityofboston and the #veterans that call this city home.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 19/03/2019

My statement on the Powderhouse Studios this evening, and my vote against this proposal. I applaud the PHS team for a bold idea and plan for innovation & education, and I hope we can incorporate some of these ideas in @SvilleSchools. @jmlarkin @kathmcnerney #powderhousestudios

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 13/02/2019

Join the #TillmanScholar Class of 2019. Apply online from Feb 1 - 28.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 12/02/2019

New study shows drivers in Boston spend 2.6% of their waking lives (164/year) in traffic. No thanks. I’d rather walk. Last month I averaged 3.6 miles walked per day (~260 hours/year or 4.1% of my waking hours).

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 31/01/2019

It’s a cold one, Somerville, but if you’re out and can still feel your face come join me for coffee hours this morning at @blocsomerville for the next hour. Let’s talk budget, PHS, or anything else!

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 24/01/2019

Opening soon! Tillman Scholar Application Join the #TillmanScholars in writing the story of a better future. Apply online Feb. 1 - 28 at

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 10/01/2019

"If affordable housing continued to be built at the same rate it was in 1970, there would be housing crisis today." @senjehlen at a @CAASomerville event, The Politics of Poverty: #MeToo in the Restaurant Industry.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 09/01/2019

Watching @foxnews for ten minutes because I got a wild hair that I should “hear what the other side is saying” is like watching a student who just finished a semester of critical thinking showing off their new skills. It’s cute that you made sentences with words. Keep trying.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 08/01/2019

“Let’s make sure Somerville children have 3 meals a day, access to open space, and stable housing. Let’s do that for 2019.” - @JoeCurtatone, @SomervilleCity Mayor Yes.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 25/12/2018

Economist humor ftw. 👏👏👏 @MattBors

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 29/11/2018

“...blah, blah, blah... tautological... blah, blah, blah.” - Dr. @jeff_curley. Long range planning with the @SvilleSchools Committee

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 13/11/2018

Thrilled to support the important work of @guardiangym, helping to build strength and character in Oakland’s youth through martial arts & academic support. Join me by donating a #dollar4Oakland. or Venmo @ GuardianGym.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 09/11/2018

Have you no decency @Starbucks?! Christmas music on November 9?!?!!?! THIS IS NOT 'NAM!! There are rules!! 🤬

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 30/10/2018

2,220 gallons a day. That's the average water footprint of someone in the US! Mine is 1,595 gal/day. Find yours at

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 28/10/2018

Hey @lyft @AskLyft - you need to get a handle on drivers checking that they’ve arrived when they have not. You’re creating conflict between passengers/drivers, and now my ride is 50% higher. I left uber for you. You’re not making it easy to stay.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 18/09/2018

Ok, so I love my @SmartyHealth vitamins but I’m close to quitting because it’s too difficult to get them out of the bottle! I literally have to hammer the side of this thing daily to get any out. Am I the only one??! There must be a smarter way. #firstworldproblems #stillaproblem

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 17/08/2018

Thank you @nfl for donating @Patriots tickets to the @pattillmanfnd. 2011 Tillman Scholar here based in Somerville enjoying the first half blowout! #patsgame

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 16/08/2018

Dear @google, can you tell me again what “Don’t be evil” means, if it doesn’t mean being a company that misrepresents your respect for your users’ privacy? #google #privacy

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 26/06/2018

Just seeing this for the first time re: the 2016 election. There's some glass half full and half empty in here. While a shamefully low percentage of people voted, fewer than 1/5 Americans voted for Donald. All is not lost. 4/5 wins 2020.

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Dan Futrell @danfutrell.com · 01/01/2018

Holy cow - Dr. Nick Everage takes down the house at Somerville’s inauguration. @SomervilleCity

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