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title: 'New experiment: Weekly watch party…?'
date: '2026-08-18T10:41:54-07:00'
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  - Portland
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# New experiment: Weekly watch party…?

As you have unfortunately encountered — and probably tried to forget — Silicon Florist now also includes a [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@turoczy_) that features weekly recaps of the startup news from the week. ([It also comes in podcast flavors](https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/portland-oregon-startups), but this is specifically about the YouTube channel.) Every week, I try to provide you with a cringeworthy few minutes of entertainment. But I can’t help but think that there could be something more. And less of me.

Last week, on a whim, I had a little impromptu watch party on Friday evening. A few folks were kind enough to show up. And hang out with me in the chat. And it really struck a chord for me. And hopefully for the folks who participated.

It felt like… I don’t know… community…?

Anyway, I’m going to try it again this week. So if you’re bored on Friday evening and are looking to spend a few minutes hanging out virtually with other folks from the Portland startup community, maybe consider joining us. (You don’t have to participate. You can just lurk.)

Thanks for considering it. Hope to see you typing my way on Friday.

For more information or to RSVP, visit [Silicon Florist watch party](https://luma.com/xx0pvyxi).

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