Small Talk Oakland: Big Conversations for Small Businesses | October 14, 2026

Join us for Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, from 10AM to 2PM in Oakland. Join us at Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland, California, for an engaging event focused on real conversations, meaningful connections, and practical ideas for small business owners.

This FreshBooks event is designed for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to connect, exchange ideas, and tackle business challenges together.

This event is FREE with an RSVP!
RSVP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667

No stuffy presentations, just meaningful conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to learn from fellow business owners and industry professionals. Plus, enjoy complimentary coffee, snacks, networking opportunities, and a professional headshot booth!

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, discover new opportunities, and take your business to the next level—all at no cost!

What’s on the agenda:
☕️ 10AM – Coffee and connections
🎙️ 11AM – Fireside chat with Kati Pease of Stripe, moderated by Jeff Imm of FreshBooks
💬 11:45AM – Breakouts and peer discussions
🗣️ 12:30PM – Panel of local founders and FreshBooks customers
🥪 1:15PM – Lunch, networking, and a free headshot booth

This event is FREE with an RSVP!
RSVP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667

We invite entrepreneurs, small business owners, employees, and professionals to join us for this Oakland business event. Come prepared to make new connections, grow your network, and leave with ideas you can use for your business!

FreshBooks (https://www.freshbooks.com/) is a leading accounting and financial management platform designed to help small businesses, freelancers, and service-based professionals simplify the way they manage their businesses. Founded in 2003, FreshBooks has more than 23 years of experience helping businesses with invoicing, payments, expense tracking, time tracking, estimates, accounting, reporting, and more. By bringing these essential tools together in one easy-to-use platform, FreshBooks helps business owners save time, stay organized, get paid faster, and focus more on growing their businesses.

This event is FREE with an RSVP!
RSVP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667