Summary

In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Bethany and co-hosts Erika and Brittany welcome Rick Turoczy, a veteran in the Portland tech startup scene. They discuss Rick's journey from a hobbyist developer to a key supporter of startup founders, the unique culture of Portland's tech community, and the importance of mental health for founders. Rick shares insights on the challenges of being a founder, the evolution of startup culture, and the role of PIE in supporting startups. The conversation also touches on local recommendations and the vibrant community in Portland.

Takeaways

- Learning how to learn is a crucial skill for navigating the startup world.

- Portland's tech scene is characterized by a unique culture of humility and creativity.

- Founders often face significant mental health challenges and need support systems.

- The PIE initiative aims to foster collaboration between startups and established organizations.

- Mistakes are a part of the learning process for founders, and experimentation is key.

- The startup landscape has evolved, making it easier to build products but harder to sell them.

- The challenges of being a founder are often underestimated, leading to burnout.

- Understanding the difference between wanting to build a product and wanting to build a company is crucial for founders.

Links

• Rick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turoczy/

• • Rick's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social
  • Rick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turoczy_

• PIE Cookbook: https://github.com/piepdx/pie-cookbook/blob/master/docs/pie-cookbook-0.9.md

• Powell’s City of Books: https://www.powells.com/bookstore/powells-city-of-books?srsltid=AfmBOoqCGKjvdY5g6DowX0ReNqRlLARxeI5WKwGyc8P0Pq3O8j9Fd0NQ

• Deadstock Coffee: https://deadstockcoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopNiNhvGUigNJxASlm97jUCcSb6l36xCJ6sZF6mRIkyIseejJQy

• • Podcast recommendation from Erika ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/237-mistake-it-till-you-make-it-learn-faster-and-fail-smarter/id1494989268?i=1000732814742
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Hosts

• Bethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28
• Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com
• Eggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead