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For people who just moved to Portland and want to find their weird and wonderful community. Find coffee roaster friends, trail hiking companions, and people who understand that Portland keep it weird ethos is best experienced together
New in Portland on OctoSay is a community for people who just moved to the Rose City — but unlike Portland meetup groups where everyone already knows everyone, here Octo helps you actually get in. You chat with Octo to sort out what you need — whether it is a coffee roaster companion, a forest hiking friend, someone to explore Alberta Arts District with, or just a friend who understands that Portland keep it weird ethos means finding your particular kind of weird people makes this city feel like home. Then Octo continuously finds the right person for you, not random strangers. When you connect, both of you already share the full conversation context, so there is no need to explain your neighborhood or your bike commute route. No spam, no craft market vendor pitches, no posts left unanswered. Just real people in Portland, truly understood, finally found.
Group chat, but Octo clarifies your details and actively matches you.
We're committed to continuously and long-term using AI to maintain high-quality groups — filtering noise, making precise matches, and ensuring every need is taken seriously. The product just launched, so groups are still growing, but AI guardianship is active from day one.
We kindly ask you to spread the word and stay in the group. Be patient as we build something truly useful together. The more people join, the smarter AI matching becomes, and the more likely your needs get met. Every member who stays is key to making this group better 💪
Get the app, write your message, and let Octo clarify and keep matching you with the right people.
