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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Remember when Seattle won the Bad Bunny Bowl…?
February 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Remember when Seattle won the Bad Bunny Bowl…?
Fun fact: If you pronounce, “Boise” like “Jay-Z,” you’re wrong
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Fun fact: If you pronounce, “Boise” like “Jay-Z,” you’re wrong
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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
Gametime baby! We're thrilled to support @richferro.com in running the Superbowl LX feed on @bsky.app today! But wait, there's more! 🧵
Happy 175th birthday, Portland, Oregon 🎂
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Happy 175th birthday, Portland, Oregon 🎂
It’s important to watch The Last Boy Scout on Super Bowl Eve
February 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
It’s important to watch The Last Boy Scout on Super Bowl Eve
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
You're on the Internet. I'm on the Internet. Let's both be on the Internet together. youtu.be/vyNB0iFETB4
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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.
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
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.
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.
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Silicon Florist links arrangement for February 5, 2026
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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
I see your “independently wealthy” and raise you “independently in debt”
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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.
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...
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
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.
Portland -- and MultCo, and the state -- do have leverage. It'll be interesting how and if they coordinate to use it.
*heavy sigh* on repeat
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
*heavy sigh* on repeat
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
It's almost like the folks at @axios.com have never experienced February Fakeout before #pdx #pdxtst www.axios.com/local/portla...
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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...
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
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...
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...
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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.
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
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.
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 4:48 PM
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@j-chris.bsky.social explains how Fireproof and Vibes DIY fit together in a recent post. 💛🧡❤️
Read @j-chris.bsky.social's post about how Fireproof and Vibes DIY fit together links.vibes.diy/HowFireproof...
The Stack That Builds Itself
How Fireproof and Vibes DIY Fit Together
links.vibes.diy
February 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
@j-chris.bsky.social explains how Fireproof and Vibes DIY fit together in a recent post. 💛🧡❤️
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There are, obviously, dudes who are “tech bros”. But the vast majority of people in tech are decent & thoughtful, and just can’t speak up because they work in an industry now run by vocal fascists, which wasn’t the case when they joined. Most video game workers just joined because they love games.
January 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM
There are, obviously, dudes who are “tech bros”. But the vast majority of people in tech are decent & thoughtful, and just can’t speak up because they work in an industry now run by vocal fascists, which wasn’t the case when they joined. Most video game workers just joined because they love games.
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Fun to see Linda Weston reflect on the early days of professional women's basketball in Portland, and her take on the Fire's launch.
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
‘What a thrill’: Former Power general manager comments on the reincarnation of the WNBA in Portland
Portland Power general manager Linda Weston said she's watching the start of the Fire's return to the WNBA with admiration.
www.oregonlive.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Fun to see Linda Weston reflect on the early days of professional women's basketball in Portland, and her take on the Fire's launch.
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
Very much a "done beats perfect" episode in every respect youtu.be/Eswh0EJvkxw
A Heavy Week in the Startup Community (Jan 30 2026) Portland startup community #startup
YouTube video by Rick Turoczy (turoczy)
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Very much a "done beats perfect" episode in every respect youtu.be/Eswh0EJvkxw
“Ostracized” is a very solid word
January 31, 2026 at 2:07 AM
“Ostracized” is a very solid word
"Bluesky grew nearly 60% in 2025, from 25.94M to 41.41M users. This includes accounts hosted on Bluesky's infrastructure, as well as the thousands of Personal Data Servers operated by people across the federated AT Protocol network…"
bsky.social/about/blog/0...
bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Bluesky 2025 Transparency Report - Bluesky
Throughout 2025, our Trust & Safety work was guided by the premise that social media should serve the people using it. Our transparency report provides data and details about those investments, and th...
bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"Bluesky grew nearly 60% in 2025, from 25.94M to 41.41M users. This includes accounts hosted on Bluesky's infrastructure, as well as the thousands of Personal Data Servers operated by people across the federated AT Protocol network…"
bsky.social/about/blog/0...
bsky.social/about/blog/0...