Rick Turoczy is a prominent figure in the Portland, Oregon startup community. He is a co-founder and general manager of the Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE), a mentor, investor, and advisor to numerous organizations and startups worldwide. Turoczy has extensive marketing and communications experience, having worked at various corporations such as Digimarc Corporation, ProSight, and Medscape. Additionally, he has served on the boards of several organizations, including the Startup Champions Network and the Oregon Games Organization. Turoczy has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve their goals and put Oregon's thriving startup scene on the map.