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Rick Turoczy
@turoczy.bsky.social
More than mildly obsessed with connecting dots in Portland, Oregon… and often elsewhere #pdx #portland #startups https://youtube.com/@turoczy_
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Three easy ways to immediately connect with the Portland startup community
Something for everyone. I mean, so long as you're interested in startups or whatever. youtu.be/JmiPY1NCgEU
AI Startup Scorecard: Here’s What Gets Funded Now (Feb 13 2026) Oregon startup news
YouTube video by Rick Turoczy (turoczy)
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February 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Current status. How's your Friday…?
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Fun fact: When even traditional publications with significant journalistic integrity are begging for subs, it makes my requests seem even more hollow 😂
February 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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AI inspires Oregon Venture Fund to revise their startup assessment framework
siliconflorist.leaflet.pub
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Probably why my indecisive Libra ass lives here www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TrJ...
The State of OR
YouTube video by Oregon
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February 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
*looks down*

Oh. Cranky pants.
February 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Remember when Seattle won the Bad Bunny Bowl…?
February 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Fun fact: If you pronounce, “Boise” like “Jay-Z,” you’re wrong
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Who else is ready for the #benitobowl? 🐰🇵🇷🏈

@drkristin4wi.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Gametime baby! We're thrilled to support @richferro.com in running the Superbowl LX feed on @bsky.app today! But wait, there's more! 🧵
February 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Happy 175th birthday, Portland, Oregon 🎂
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It’s important to watch The Last Boy Scout on Super Bowl Eve
February 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Farewell, February fakeout #pdxtst
February 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Oh my. That sunrise. 😍😍😍 #pdx #portland
February 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
You're on the Internet. I'm on the Internet. Let's both be on the Internet together. youtu.be/vyNB0iFETB4
Is Oregon building the next Silicon Valley? (Feb 6 2026) Oregon startup news
YouTube video by Rick Turoczy (turoczy)
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February 7, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Over 73,000 people are currently in ICE custody, the most ever...

But that's not the only shocking number:

- There has been a 2,450% increase in the number of people with no criminal record being held in ICE detention on any given day.
February 6, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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Silicon Florist links arrangement for February 5, 2026
siliconflorist.leaflet.pub
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I see your “independently wealthy” and raise you “independently in debt”
February 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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👑 @aendra.com 👑
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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The NBA has Portland at a distinct disadvantage. With employment and business activity down and its national reputation damaged, the city can ill-afford to lose a major franchise.

Portland -- and MultCo, and the state -- do have leverage. It'll be interesting how and if they coordinate to use it.
The Trail Blazers' efforts to secure $600 million in public funding for arena renovations seen as essential to keeping the team in Portland have hit a snag.

New tonight as as the team faces a shrinking window at the Oregon Legislature:
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Trail Blazers’ future in Portland less clear than ever as arena efforts meet resistance | Bill Oram
The team is trying to secure $600 million in funding from the city, state and Multnomah County before the end of the legislature's 35-day session.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
*heavy sigh* on repeat
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
It's almost like the folks at @axios.com have never experienced February Fakeout before #pdx #pdxtst www.axios.com/local/portla...
Portland is getting a surprising midwinter warmup
We'll get to see an old friend: the Sun.
www.axios.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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So this happened…

Remember: They’re not conscious!

Had a great time on CBS today talking about AI agents, how they operate, and more! Special appearance by Reachy

www.cbsnews.com/video/tech-e...
Tech executive warns of AI agents becoming dangerous if users give too much access
Scott Hanselman, vice president of developer community at Microsoft, joins CBS News to explain the difference between an LLM like ChatGPT and an AI agent. He also explains how AI agents could become a...
www.cbsnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Is the subscription era ending?

When AI makes building cheaper than buying, why pay monthly forever when you could build once and own it?

I really wonder how software monetization is going to change with more advanced AI that can build faster and cheaper than ever before.
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Been curious about this one. Psyched to see this reveal. #ai #startups
February 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM