BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Francisco Bay Area Events and Networking - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Francisco Bay Area Events and Networking X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://professionalconnector.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Francisco Bay Area Events and Networking REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20260114T194834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194834Z UID:10002532-1770919200-1770926400@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Beers and Biotech at Hidden Tap and Barrel South San Francisco|Feb 12\,2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 12th\, 2026\, at 6pm to 8pm in South San Francisco for Beers & Biotech. Connect with the Bay Area biotech community!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for another round of Beers & Biotech! We’re back on Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026\, at 6pm to 8pm in South San Francisco. Join us at Hidden Tap & Barrel 415 Grand Avenue a relaxed spot perfect for great conversations and new connections. Enjoy local craft beers\, wines\, and ciders\, plus Curry Pizza House’s famous Indian-fusion pizzas throughout the evening. Whether you’re a biotech veteran or just entering the field\, it’s a great chance to mingle with the Bay Area’s dynamic biotech community. \nThis event is FREE with an RSVP! \nRSVP NOW: https://beers-and-biotech-feb-2026.eventbrite.com \nWe invite entrepreneurs\, employees\, and researchers to join this South San Francisco business networking event—come prepared to forge new connections\, grow your network\, and enjoy a fun and engaging evening! \nPrevious attendees have includes people from companies such as: Genentech\, Amgen\, Calico Life Sciences\, Kaiser Permanente\, 23ANDME\, Pfizer\, ABBVIE\, INC\, Accenture\, Google\, Amazon\, Facebook\, Kairser Permanente\, and more. Regardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcome to join us!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessional Connector has hosted successful events with well-known sponsors and partners. Based on the type of event we reach out to different partners we have worked with in the past and are always looking for new sponsors. O ur previous Partners and Sponsors have included such companies as WP Engine\, Instapage\, vCita\, General Assembly\, Constant Contact\, Yelp\, WeWork\, Diablo Magazine\, SF Business Times\, Lyft\, Uber and more. \n  \nTo learn more about our Sponsorship Opportunities\, call us today at 510-761-5895 or visit our website www.ProfessionalConnector.com/Sponsors/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENEUE HOST – Hidden Tap and Barrel at 415 Grand Avenue\, South San Francisco. Located in the heart of Downtown South San Francisco\, the birthplace of biotechnology\, Hidden Tap & Barrel offers the ideal setting for a relaxed happy hour\, right across from City Hall and just a short walk from Genentech’s landmark office. Next door\, Curry Pizza House serves up a diverse menu of Indian-fusion pizzas\, classic pies\, wings\, and salads. \nLocated at 415 Grand Avenue\, South San Francisco\, California \nWe cant wait to see you! This event is FREE with an RSVP… so make sure you RSVP NOW!! \nRSVP Now!: https://beers-and-biotech-feb-2026.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT HOST – David Mitroff\, PhD \nDavid is a sought-after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com). David questions assumptions\, offers creative ideas\, and encourages new initiatives from strategy through implementation. \nDavid’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales\, increased customer experiences\, and enhanced relationship building techniques. David has an extensive educational background\, in addition to professional sales training\, which includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration\, Legal Studies\, and Marketing\, providing a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking\, business strategy\, relationship building\, and networking. Looking for help with Resort Marketing in San Diego? Starting a business in Miami Diego… for example want a Business Coaching in Miami? or looking for a San Diego Keynote Speaker? or need a looking for speaking engagements or workshops? Contact us at [www.PiedmontAve.com]and we can help you grow your business. \nThroughout his career\, Dr. Mitroff has served as an instructor for several reputable colleges such as the University of California at Berkeley\, in addition to being a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written books on Online Business Growth Strategies\, Law Firm Business Growth Strategies\, The Event Effect\, and more! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! \nThis event is FREE with an RSVP… so make sure you RSVP NOW!! \nRSVP Now!: https://beers-and-biotech-feb-2026.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launches and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company organize\, launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhy attend?\nLooking to grow your professional network in the Bay Area biotech and entrepreneurial scene? Our events are the perfect place to meet like-minded professionals\, exchange ideas\, discover new opportunities\, and stay in touch with what’s happening in the industry all in a relaxed\, friendly environment. \nWho usually attends?\nAttendance varies from small\, focused gatherings of 20 people to large meetups of up to 400 attendees. No matter the crowd size\, you’ll find everyone open\, friendly\, and easy to connect with. Our event hosts are always on hand to introduce you to new contacts and keep conversations flowing. \nWhat should I bring?\nCome prepared with business cards and an updated LinkedIn profile something short and shareable like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff.It’s a simple way to make connections that last beyond the event. \nIs there a dress code?\nWe recommend business casual. Even if you’re coming straight from home\, dress as if you’re heading to work you never know who you might meet! Photos and videos will be taken throughout the evening\, so it’s a great chance to look sharp and professional. \nWhat’s on the menu?\nExpect Curry Pizza House’s crowd-favorite Indian-fusion pizzas served all evening long a delicious mix of bold flavors perfect for fueling great conversations . \nWant to expand your business network?\nWhether you’re refining your business strategy\, exploring go-to-market ideas for your product\, or just looking for post-work inspiration\, our community of experienced professionals and industry experts is here to help. And if you’re searching for the perfect after-work mixer\, invite your colleagues and join us! \nThis event is FREE with an RSVP… so make sure you RSVP NOW!! \nRSVP Now!: https://beers-and-biotech-feb-2026.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/beers-and-biotech-at-hidden-tap-and-barrel-south-san-franciscofeb-122026/ CATEGORIES:Events,Fashion Tech,Financial,Food Tech,General,Happy Hour,Marketing,Networking,Real Estate,Restaurants,Small Business,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-01-14-a-las-7.42.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210925T000652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185726Z UID:10002479-1635242400-1635246000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Webinar Law Firm Business Growth Strategies| October 26\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nJoin us for a live webinar on Law Firm Business Growth Strategies on Tuesday\, October 26\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. This webinar will be hosted by business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.(www.PiedmontAve.com) David Mitroff Ph.D. \nAt this event\, David Mitroff will teach you how grow your Law Firm by creating a marketing strategy and branding your business. You will learn how to gain customers with marketing tools and strategies. \nRSVP now at: https://law-firm-growth-strategies.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details: \n\nPresentation by David Mitroff Ph.D.: benefits\, key concepts\, and tips on having your consulting firm\n\n\nLearn how to create a unique marketing strategy based on your market\n\n\nLearn how to brand your business to attract customers\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to start and grow a consulting firm with like-minded people! \nRSVP Now at: https://law-firm-growth-strategies.eventbrite.com \n\n\nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as reputation management\, how to build a brand with data-driven marketing and digital leadership: growing your online presence. \nThe trajectory\, and every experience as a Business Consultant\, have allowed David to write desired content for many industries. In this case\, as a Law Firm\, you would be interested in his book Law Firm Business Growth Strategies: A Practical Nine-Step Guide to Digital Marketing For Legal Professionals. Here\, you are going to find the best business and marketing secrets that can be used to grow a law firm business\, along with materials from hundreds of workshops that Dr. Mitroff has given on marketing\, strategy\, and entrepreneurship. Here is the link to his book Law Firm Business Growth Strategies \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nIf you’re looking to improve your website or manage your online reputation\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \n\n\nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \n\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nBusiness owners\, those who are looking to start a consulting firm\, marketing professionals\, e-commerce businesses\, and all businesses that are interested in growing their business online will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nWant to learn 6 tips for managing a business from home? \nWant to learn e-learning as a key tool for growing your business? \nWant to learn more about 4 tips to create a brand for your business? \nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our host(s) will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nRecording: \nOur events are recorded for our websites and social media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take recordings. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be recorded and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at: https://law-firm-growth-strategies.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/webinar-law-firm-business-growth-strategies/ LOCATION:715-Harrison-st-Orale-event CATEGORIES:consulting,Law Firm,Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Startup,Virtual,Webinars,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages152622869245891737221original20210920-152422.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T173000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210922T044008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185725Z UID:10002478-1634833800-1634837400@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event | October 21\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nNetworking is a key strategy for every profession no matter if you are a lawyer\, architect\, engineer\, restaurant owner\, general contractor\, or designer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Networking is not only good for your professional development\, you’ll also be able to enjoy yourself as you connect and exchange ideas with other business professionals in the Bay Area. Join us on Thursday October 21\, 2021\, at 4:30 pm PDT for our Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event\, where we bring together individuals together\, learn about other industries\, and connect with other professionals. \nSeize this opportunity\, to connect with other professionals and take another step towards success. Join this event with us and you will see that it is work it. There is always time for networking! \nRSVP now at: https://october-happy-hour-networking-event.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details:\n\nHosted by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, and founder of Piedmont Avenue Consulting Firm\, Inc.\nWe’ll start with introductions. Don’t be shy! You never know who might be listening.\nThe event will be held on Zoom.\nShare your Linkedin profile with the group.\n\nRSVP Now at: https://october-happy-hour-networking-event.eventbrite.com \nThis event is going to provide you value by: \n\nProviding connections from all around the globe and from different industries.\nLearn more and connect with David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, and our team of experts.\n\n  \n\n\n\nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nWant to grow your business?\nDo you own a law firm? See how hiring a San Francisco Law Firm Business Consultant can help you grow your law firm. \nDo you want to take your restaurant to the next level? Learn more on how a Restaurant Consultant can help you and your restaurant. \nWhat is your next step to success personally and professionally? Check out how a Business Executive Coach can help you achieve your goals. \nAttend our happy hour to learn more! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a complimentary call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! Schedule your free consultation today! – Visit www.PiedmontAve.com \n  \n\n\n\nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who will benefit from this event? \nWhether you are a professional service provider or a business owner\, this event is beneficial for everyone. Come to seek ways to expand your network in a virtual world\, while enjoying a drink of your choice. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Create a short link for your profile\, such as: linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are recorded for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape\, and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! \nRSVP Now at: https://october-happy-hour-networking-event.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/virtual-networking-event/ LOCATION:freshbookscloudaccountinglogo CATEGORIES:consulting,Investors,Law Firm,Marketing,Networking,Real Estate,Recruiting,Restaurants,Small Business,Startup,Tasting,Virtual,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages151454539245891737221original20210917-180230.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210922T043237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185723Z UID:10002477-1633428000-1633431600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:How to Grow your Construction\, Architect or Engineering Firm | October 5\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nGather with us for our live workshop on How to Grow Your Construction\, Architect or Engineering Firm on Tuesday\, October 5\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. This workshop will be hosted by keynote speaker and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, David Mitroff Ph.D. \nAt this event\, you will be able to learn key strategies that will help you grow your construction\, architect or engineering firm in the San Francisco Bay Area on: \n\nCustomer Loyalty\nBrand Awareness\nLead Generation\nStreamlining Operations\nWebsite and Online Strategies\nOrganizing Events and Seminars\n\nDavid has a wide experience working with a wide variety of clients from law firms to restaurants to construction firms to architects all throughout the San Francisco Bay Area\, Los Angeles area\, and internationally. This helps him provide a unique perspective and creative strategies that help business owners grow their business effectively. If you own a construction\, architect or engineering firm in the San Francisco Bay Area\, attend this event to learn innovative strategies\, concepts\, and tips to apply to your business. Don’t miss out this opportunity! \nRSVP now at: https://growing-construction-architect-engineering-firm-sf.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details:\n\nPresentation by David Mitroff Ph.D.: to Grow Your Construction\, Architect or Engineering Firm\nQuestions will be answered. Take advantage of the workshop\, and gain a better understanding of your business\, industry\, etc.\nYou will receive a copy of the recorded presentation and have the opportunity at the end to schedule a complimentary call with David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n\nRSVP Now at: https://growing-construction-architect-engineering-firm-sf.eventbrite.com \nMake connections\, share stories\, and learn new things from professionals from all over! After all\, sometimes it only takes one conversation to change everything. This is a very special opportunity to discover new ideas and meet other professionals. \n\n\n\nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley\, and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nWant to grow your business?\nDo you own a Law Firm? San Francisco Law Firm Business Consultant \nDo you want to take your Restaurant to the next level? Restaurant Consultant \nWhat is your next step to success? Business Executive Coach \nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a complimentary call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! Schedule your free consultation today! – Visit www.PiedmontAve.com \nRSVP Now at: https://growing-construction-architect-engineering-firm-sf.eventbrite.com \n\n\nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \n\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who will benefit from this event? \nWhether you are a professional service provider or a business owner\, this event is beneficial for everyone. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Create a short link for your profile\, such as: linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are recorded for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape\, and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! \nRSVP Now at: https://growing-construction-architect-engineering-firm-sf.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/growing-construction-architect-engineering-firm-sf/ LOCATION:zarastonehs-1 CATEGORIES:consulting,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Startup,Virtual,Webinars,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages151579599245891737221original20210917-215221.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210623T031717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T031717Z UID:10002466-1627984800-1627988400@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Review Sites and Reputation Management DESCRIPTION:What are the best ways to increase leads from Yelp and Google? Join us for our live webinar on Review Sites and Reputation Management on Tuesday\, August 3\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. This webinar will be hosted by business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.(www.PiedmontAve.com) David Mitroff Ph.D. At this event\, you will learn why reputation management is important for attracting customers online. Any press\, reviews and comments can impact a business significantly. This webinar will help navigate how to use Yelp and Google to leverage your reputation. This includes Yelp and Google listings\, advertisements and reviews. David Mitroff will teach you how to assess and brand your presence online through Yelp and Google as well as resolve issues to improve your business’ reputation. Everyone who attends the event will get a free audit of their online presence and review sites. \nRSVP now at: www.review-sites-reputation-management.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details:\n\nPresentation by David Mitroff Ph.D.: benefits\, key concepts\, and tips on Google and Yelp profiles as well as reputation management online\n\n\nReceive an online presence and review site audit with live feedback to improve your website\nLearn how to assess and brand your business’ online presence\nLearn how to respond and resolve negative issues that are impacting your business’ reputation\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to develop a successful website and grow your business’ online presence with like-minded people! \nRSVP Now at: www.review-sites-reputation-management.eventbrite.com \nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as reputation management\, how to build a brand with data-driven marketing and digital leadership: growing your online presence. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nIf you’re looking to improve your website or manage your online reputation\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nBusiness owners\, those who are looking to improve their website\, marketing professionals\, e-commerce businesses\, and all businesses who are interested in growing their business online by improving their reputation management will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nWant to learn more about increasing your WordPress website speed? \nWant to learn ways to make user engage with websites? \nWant to learn more about how to get traffic onto your website? \nWant to learn more about how to manage your online reputation on Yelp? \nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our host(s) will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nRecording: \nOur events are recorded for our websites and social media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take recordings. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be recorded and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at: www.review-sites-reputation-management.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/review-sites-and-reputation-management/ LOCATION:skybelldoorbell CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Virtual,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210625T175940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185716Z UID:10002472-1627380000-1627383600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Increasing Restaurants Online Food Orders | July 27\, 2021 | David Mitroff PhD. DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live webinar on Increasing restaurants online food orders with David Mitroff Ph.D. Tuesday\, July 27\, 2021 at 10:00am PDT\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for our live webinar on How to increase restaurants online food orders with David Mitroff Ph.D. on Tuesday\, July 27\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. This webinar will be hosted by a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.(www.PiedmontAve.com) David Mitroff Ph.D. At this event\, business professionals from the restaurant industry will learn how to: \n\nIncrease online order revenues through your online presence and customer loyalty programs\nUtilize online ordering technologies\nPromote online ordering capabilities through social media\, email marketing\, and other platforms\nMitigate the effect on revenue from third party delivery services\n\nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area- based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. In addition\, we’ve provided services to businesses not only in the San Francisco Bay Area\, but in Los Angeles\, Washington\, New York\, and internationally such as Korea\, Switzerland\, and more. Whether you own a restaurant\, a law firm\, a dental practice\, a dispensary\, any small business or franchise\, join this webinar to learn how to grow your business online. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to develop a successful website and connect with like-minded people! \nRSVP now at: https://restaurants-online-ordering.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details:\n\nPresentation by David Mitroff Ph.D.: benefits\, key concepts\, and tips on how to write a book in 30 days or less.\n\n\nQuestions can be put into the chatbox and will be answered throughout the workshop.\n\nRSVP Now at: https://restaurants-online-ordering.eventbrite.com \nMake connections\, share stories\, and learn from online business owners from all over! Sometimes it only takes one conversation to change everything. This is a very special opportunity to discover new ideas and meet other online businesses. \n\n\n\nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultattion today! \n\n\nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nBusiness owners\, those who are looking to start a business\, marketing professionals\, e-commerce businesses\, and all businesses who are interested in growing their business online will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \n\nLooking for advice on a New Restaurant?\nLooking for advice on a Existing Restaurant?\nThinking of opening a restaurant in San Francisco?\nWant to learn more about the how to get traffic onto your website?\n\nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our host(s) will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nRecording: \nOur events are recorded for our websites and social media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take recordings. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be recorded and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at: https://restaurants-online-ordering.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/increasing-restaurants-online-food-orders-july-27/ CATEGORIES:consulting,General,Restaurants,Small Business,Virtual,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages136959225245891737221original20210528-202345.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210520T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210520T173000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210318T051751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T051751Z UID:10002460-1621528200-1621531800@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event DESCRIPTION:This is virtual happy hour is perfect for business professionals in any industry looking for an opportunity to connect with one another. Join us for a screen to screen experience as we exchange ideas and have fun. This has been a crazy year for everyone and this is a great opportunity to build your network . \nThis event is great for all business professionals. Whether you work in the restaurant industry\, a law firm\, in tech\, or any other industry\, there is a place for you. The best part is that it is virtual so professionals from the San Francisco Bay Area will be able to connect with people from Los Angeles\, San Diego\, New York\, Miami\, Chicago\, or even internationally. Take this opportunity to enjoy a drink as you build your network for future possibilities. Don’t be shy and experience the benefits of virtual networking. \nRSVP NOW at: https://virtual-networking-happy-hour.eventbrite.com \nAgenda:\n o Introduction by Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \no Each member of the group will introduce briefly themselves and then everyone will share ideas. \no Networking with one another \nThis event is open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nRSVP NOW at: https://virtual-networking-happy-hour.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/virtual-happy-hour-event/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210310T050219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185657Z UID:10002459-1617098400-1617102000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:How to Grow Your Brand Fast | March 30\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our live webinar on How to Grow Your Brand Fast on Tuesday\, March 30th\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PST. This webinar will be hosted by business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, David Mitroff Ph.D. At this event\, business professionals will learn innovative strategies\, concepts\, and tips to apply to their business’s marketing strategy. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to develop a successful brand and connect with like-minded people! \nRSVP now at: how-to-grow-your-brand-fast.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details:\n\n Presentation by David Mitroff Ph.D: Strategies\, concepts\, and tips on successfully growing your brand\nQuestions can be put into the chat box and will be answered throughout the workshop\n\nRSVP Now at: how-to-grow-your-brand-fast.eventbrite.com \nMake connections\, share stories\, and learn new things from professionals from all over! After all\, sometimes it only takes one conversation to change everything. This is a very special opportunity to discover new ideas and meet other professionals. \n  \nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! \nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \n\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, techies\, product developers\, social media experts\, freelancers\, regional directors\, sales and marketing experts\, and others interested in expanding their brand will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nWant to learn more about how to communicate your brand? \nWant to learn more about successfully creating your brand? \nWant to learn more about how to grow your brand? \nWant to know how social media can help build your brand? \nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our host(s) will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nRecording: \nOur events are recorded for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take recordings. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be recorded and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at: how-to-grow-your-brand-fast.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/grow-your-brand-fast/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Virtual,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages128530251245891737221original20210309-203013.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T173000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210204T073112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T073112Z UID:10002455-1616085000-1616088600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual business and social networking happy hour event via live video to give business professionals\, small business owners\, lawyers\, financial advisors\, restaurant owners\, entrepreneurs\, and more the opportunity to connect with one another and exchange ideas while having fun. This event is perfect for anyone\, from New York to San Francisco\, all are welcome. Grab your favorite drink and connect with others during our happy hour on Thursday March 18\, 2021 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm PST. \nRSVP NOW at: virtual-happy-hour-bay-area.eventbrite.com \n\nAgenda:\n4:30pm-5:30pm Welcome and networking with one another \nThis event is open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nRSVP NOW at: virtual-happy-hour-bay-area.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/virtual-happy-hour-networking-event/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210219T074231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T074231Z UID:10002456-1615982400-1615986000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Firm DESCRIPTION:Inviting all lawyers and legal professionals! This FREE live webinar offers the opportunity to learn how to leverage the power of LinkedIn to create new opportunities for both business and personal growth. Make your online profile and presence stand out\, grow your network\, create a competitive advantage through social marketing\, and generate new leads.This webinar\, partnered with CEB\, will provide an overview of the importance of LinkedIn for business\, while David Mitroff P.h.D. presents examples from his own experience in consulting law firms. \nRSVP now at: \nhttps://cebucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KcenCAXwR92caKVf4fHwEQ \nLearning Points: \n\nLearn how to leverage LinkedIn to expand your personal and professional brand\nMake your online profile and presence stand out\nSystematic approach to growing your network of contacts\nCreate a competitive advantage through social marketing\nGenerate new leads and create new opportunities\n\nRSVP now at: \nhttps://cebucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KcenCAXwR92caKVf4fHwEQ URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/how-to-use-linkedin-to-grow-your-firm/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Technology,Virtual,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20210119T074308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T074308Z UID:10002450-1614679200-1614682800@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:How to Grow Your Brand Fast DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on How to Grow Your Brand Fast on Tuesday\, March 2\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PST\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin us for our live webinar on How to Grow Your Brand Fast on Tuesday\, March 2nd\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PST. This webinar will be hosted by business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, David Mitroff Ph.D. At this event\, business professionals will learn innovative strategies\, concepts\, and tips to apply to their business’s marketing strategy. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to develop a successful brand and connect with like-minded people! \nRSVP now at: https://grow-your-brand-fast.eventbrite.com \n\nEvent Details:\n\n Presentation by David Mitroff Ph.D: Strategies\, concepts\, and tips on successfully growing your brand\nQuestions can be put into the chat box and will be answered throughout the workshop\n\n  \nRSVP Now at: https://grow-your-brand-fast.eventbrite.com \nMake connections\, share stories\, and learn new things from professionals from all over! After all\, sometimes it only takes one conversation to change everything. This is a very special opportunity to discover new ideas and meet other professionals. \n  \nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Specialist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \n  \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free virtual appointment: https://PAC/clients.vcita.com \n  \nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, techies\, product developers\, social media experts\, freelancers\, regional directors\, sales and marketing experts\, and others interested in expanding their brand will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nWant to learn more about how to communicate your brand? \nWant to learn more about successfully creating your brand? \nWant to learn more about how to grow your brand? \nWant to know how social media can help build your brand? \nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free virtual appointment: https://PAC/clients.vcita.com \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our host(s) will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nRecording: \nOur events are recorded for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take recordings. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be recorded and used to promote future events. \n  \nRSVP Now at: https://grow-your-brand-fast.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/how-to-grow-your-brand-fast/ CATEGORIES:consulting,General,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Virtual,Webinars,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20201231T071649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185646Z UID:10002448-1612260000-1612263600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Increasing Restaurant Online Food Orders DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually via Zoom on Tuesday\, Feb. 2\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PST for our free How to Increase Restaurant Online Food Orders workshop! \n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThis workshop will be hosted by keynote speaker and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, David Mitroff Ph.D.(www.piedmontave.com). At this event\, David discusses the ways restaurants and food businesses can still increase sales during the COVID-19 pandemic through online food ordering and what the best approaches to it are. Are you a restaurant owner or looking to open a restaurant? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to continue growing your food business. \nRSVP now at: https://increasing-restaurant-online-orders.eventbrite.com and we will email you the Zoom link prior to the event. \nEvent Details:\nDavid Mitroff Ph.D Presentation Topics: \n\nHow to sign up for and leverage online platforms such as DoorDash\, GrubHub\, Shopify\, etc.\nReview effective methods such as streamlining menu\, offering catering\, etc. \nHow to effectively promote online ordering capabilities through social media & more!\n\n*Questions can be put into the chat box and will be answered throughout the workshop* \nRSVP Now at: https://increasing-restaurant-online-orders.eventbrite.com \nMake connections\, share stories\, and learn new things from restaurant owners from all over! After all\, sometimes it only takes one conversation to change everything. This is a very special opportunity to discover new ideas and meet other food businesses. \n\n\n\n\nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc.\, (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written a book on Online Business Growth Strategies. \n\n\n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launch and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company 415-360-8589 organize launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, groundbreakings (www.groundbreakings.com) and more! \n\n\nRSVP Now at: https://starting-consulting-business.eventbrite.com \nWhen is the last time you refreshed your business strategy or Do you have a product\, but don’t really know how to take it to market it? Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc. is an expert in hospitality marketing\, restaurant marketing\, law firm marketing and much more. Our team of San Francisco business consultants can help you today! \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who will benefit on this event? \nProfessional service providers\, business owners\, attorneys\, lawyers\, attorneys\, accountants\, appraisers\, sales and marketing experts who are seeking ways to start or expand their business on virtual platforms will greatly benefit from attending this webinar. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally\, short versions like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nFor more information on social media: \nOur website www.PiedmontAve.com provides several tips on creating successful business social media. You can view tips through our blog. \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/increasing-restaurant-online-food-orders/ CATEGORIES:Food Tech,Networking,Restaurants,Seminars,Small Business,Virtual,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages102717456245891737221original20200604-195415.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20201231T071645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185645Z UID:10002447-1611246600-1611250200@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually via Zoom on Thursday\, Jan. 21\, 2021 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm PST for our free Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer! \n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThis is a virtual business and social networking happy hour event via live video to give business professionals the opportunity to connect with one another and exchange ideas while having fun. Grab your favorite cocktail and connect with others during our happy hour on Thursday January 21\, 2021 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm PST. \nRSVP NOW at: https://happy-hour-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com and we will email you the Zoom link prior to the event. \nAgenda:\n4:30pm-4:45pm Welcome and talk about virtual networking from David Mitroff Ph.D. \n4:45pm-5:30pm Networking with one another \nThis event is open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nRSVP NOW at: https://happy-hour-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com \nhappy \n\n\n\nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc.\, (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written a book on Online Business Growth Strategies. \n\n\n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launch and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company 415-360-8589 organize launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, groundbreakings (www.groundbreakings.com) and more! \n\n\nRSVP Now at: https://starting-consulting-business.eventbrite.com \nWhen is the last time you refreshed your business strategy or Do you have a product\, but don’t really know how to take it to market it? Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc. is an expert in hospitality marketing\, restaurant marketing\, law firm marketing and much more. Our team of San Francisco business consultants can help you today! \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who will benefit on this event? \nProfessional service providers\, business owners\, attorneys\, lawyers\, attorneys\, accountants\, appraisers\, sales and marketing experts who are seeking ways to start or expand their business on virtual platforms will greatly benefit from attending this webinar. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally\, short versions like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nFor more information on social media: \nOur website www.PiedmontAve.com provides several tips on creating successful business social media. You can view tips through our blog. \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-networking-mixer-january-21-2021/ CATEGORIES:Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Speaking,Technology,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages102717456245891737221original20200604-195415.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210105T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20201231T063608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185642Z UID:10002446-1609840800-1609846200@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:How to Start and Grow a Successful Consulting Business DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually via Zoom on Tuesday\, Jan. 5\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PST for our free How to Start and Grow a Successful Consulting Business workshop! \n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nGather with us for our live workshop on How to Start and Grow a Successful Consulting Business on Tuesday\, January 5\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PST. This workshop will be hosted by keynote speaker and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, David Mitroff Ph.D. At this event\, business professionals will learn innovative strategies\, concepts\, and tips to apply to their new consulting businesses. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to develop a successful consulting business and connect with like-minded people! \nRSVP now at: https://starting-consulting-business.eventbrite.com and we will email you the Zoom link prior to the event. \nEvent Details:\n\n Presentation by David Mitroff Ph.D: Strategies\, concepts\, and tips on successfully starting and growing a consulting business\nQuestions can be put into the chat box and will be answered throughout the workshop\n\nRSVP Now at: https://starting-consulting-business.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\n\nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc.\, (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written a book on Online Business Growth Strategies. \n\n\n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launch and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company 415-360-8589 organize launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, groundbreakings (www.groundbreakings.com) and more! \n\n\nRSVP Now at: https://starting-consulting-business.eventbrite.com \nWhen is the last time you refreshed your business strategy or Do you have a product\, but don’t really know how to take it to market it? Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc. is an expert in hospitality marketing\, restaurant marketing\, law firm marketing and much more. Our team of San Francisco business consultants can help you today! \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who will benefit on this event? \nProfessional service providers\, business owners\, attorneys\, lawyers\, attorneys\, accountants\, appraisers\, sales and marketing experts who are seeking ways to start or expand their business on virtual platforms will greatly benefit from attending this webinar. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally\, short versions like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nFor more information on social media: \nOur website www.PiedmontAve.com provides several tips on creating successful business social media. You can view tips through our blog. \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/how-to-start-and-grow-a-successful-consulting-business/ CATEGORIES:consulting,Small Business,Startup,Virtual,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages102717456245891737221original20200604-195415.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200804T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20200724T051342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185634Z UID:10002438-1596560400-1596569400@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Product Marketing Summit DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] \n\nGather with us for our live virtual Product Marketing Summit that you can’t miss on August 4\, 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. The evening will consist of several networking opportunities\, a product marketing expert panel\, and Q&A session hosted by our two product marketing experts Greg Appelholf (founder & CEO of SPRING) and Greg Rivkin (founder of 6 Pack Fitness). Our Product Marketing Summit is the perfect place for you to build connections\, gain professional insight\, and learn how to launch\, manage\, and market your product effectively. Our experts range from business professionals to product developers. The networking possibilities are endless as our attendees are like minded business owners looking to expand and better their businesses. \nRSVP Now at https://product-marketing-summit-aug4.eventbrite.com \nDuring this event you will: \n• Network with industry professionals\, C-level\, service providers \n• Learn how to be a leader in the industry \n• Learn how to take your company\, product and skills to the next level \n• Gain industry insights \nBring your questions and meet our experts. Receive practical answers from seasoned industry experts and learn about the latest trends in product marketing. \nAgenda \n5:00pm to 5:30pm: Welcome Networking \n5:30pm to 6:00pm: Introduction: The Importance & Impact of Effective Product Marketing \nSpeakers: \nGreg Appelholf\, Founder & CEO of SPRING \nGera Rivkin\, Founder of 6 Pack Fitness \n6:05pm to 7:00pm: Product Marketing Expert Panel\, Q&A \n7:00pm to 7:30pm: More Networking! \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker with a diverse background in numerous topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting with Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, lectures as an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program\, training as a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Program\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. David will be speaking on product marketing. \n\n\n \nPRODUCT MARKETING EXPERT PANEL \n\n\n\n \nGera Rivkin is a marketing expert who specializes in marketing management\, analytical skills\, sales\, retail\, and pricing strategy. Gera is currently the CEO of 6 Pack Fitness; working through multiple platforms and mediums to ensure strong brand identity. Gera will be speaking on product management. \n \n\n\n\n  \nGreg Appelhof is the Founder & CEO of SPRING\, a retail accelerator who partners with entrepreneurial businesses and startups\, large company product introductions\, and emerging services firms to ensure each brand and product is optimally positioned to minimize risk and realize the full potential of the retail opportunity through access to the world’s biggest and best retailers. Being a retail expert\, Greg will discuss retail product marketing. \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nMoréa is a passionate creative Marketing professional who focuses on business growth\, marketing strategies\, product marketing\, branding\, event management\, and more. She has worked with startups and well-established companies on marketing and communication strategies. Moréa has worked in many industries including hospitality\, educations\, legal\, technology\, and financial services to name a few. She found interest in developing creative systems and marketing strategies and seeing them become implemented and generating results. \nRSVP Now at https://product-marketing-summit-aug4.eventbrite.com \n \n\n\n\n \nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \nRSVP Now at https://product-marketing-summit-aug4.eventbrite.com \n\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/product-marketing-summit/ CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Virtual,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages103866588245891737221original20200617-165540.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20200409T134052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T134052Z UID:10002415-1587636000-1587643200@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:How to Make Your Business Virtual - David Mitroff Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:RSVP NOW at: https://make-your-business-virtual-webinar.eventbrite.com \nDo you have questions about how to transition your business virtually? Are you looking to transition your business virtually and improve your online reputation? \nJoin me virtually via Zoom on Wednesday\, April 23rd from 10am to 12pm to discuss business strategies to create your ideal virtual business. During this time I will be available to answer any questions you might have about your business or a business idea you might have. Let’s connect! \nRSVP NOW at: https://make-your-business-virtual-webinar.eventbrite.com \nRSVP Required: RSVP for Early Bird Tickets Now for $10\, and we will email you a Zoom Link for the event. \nThis webinar business session is good for anyone looking to learn how to create a virtual business or transition their business to be virtual\, make new business connections\, interested in brainstorming some ideas\, get your social media platform analyzed\, need someone to review your website or simply looking to get some advice on your marketing strategy. \nAgenda: \no David Mitroff Ph.D. will give a 1 hour talk on How to Make Your Business Virtual \no There will be a 30 minute Q&A session to answer any questions you might have about your business or business idea \no In the last 30 minutes\, Individuals will be broken into into virtual mastermind groups / “rooms” to network and meet other professionals and business leaders. \nPlease feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who is interested or might benefit from this webinar. \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nAbout David Mitroff Ph.D. \nDavid is the Founder and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com). David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance and is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Professional Diploma Programs. \nTopic: How to Make Your Business Virtual \nTime: April 8th\, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nhttps://how-to-make-your-business-virtual.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/how-to-make-your-business-virtual-david-mitroff-ph-d/ CATEGORIES:Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Speaking,Virtual,Webinars,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20200327T030739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T030739Z UID:10002413-1586192400-1586199600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Professional Connector Virtual Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:RSVP NOW at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-connector-virtual-happy-hour-tickets-100957251858 \nThis is a virtual business and social networking happy hour event via live video to give business professionals the opportunity to connect screen to screen with one another and exchange ideas and have fun. Bring your own drink! Monday April 6\, 2020 from 5pm-7pm. \nRSVP NOW at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-connector-virtual-happy-hour-tickets-100957251858 \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10\, and we will email you a Zoom Link for the event. \nAgenda: \no Introduction by Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \no Attendees will be broken out into virtual groups / “rooms” via the meeting platform where they can all see each other on video. \no These groups will consist of approximately 4 to 5 people (depending on how many people attend the event) and they will network and exchange ideas with each other for about 20 minutes. Each member of the group will introduce briefly themselves and then everyone will share ideas. \no After the 20 minutes are up – individuals will be broken out in new groups with other attendees -> This process will be done around 4 times (depending on how many people attend). \nThis event is free and open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nTalk: \nNetworking is critical for any business to grow and expand. What if you could create 50% more opportunities from the contacts you already have? By leveraging the power of the Internet and Social Media we can increase the value out of current and new contacts. Your online connections represent a source of social power and the more connections you have the more power you have. Learn how to leverage social media networks\, such as LinkedIn\, to expand your professional and personal brand. \nDavid is the Founder and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com). David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance and is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Professional Diploma Programs. \n…. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Apr 6\, 2020 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/professional-connector-virtual-happy-hour-2/ LOCATION:Copy-of-Food-Tech-4_2_19-3 CATEGORIES:Networking,Small Business,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20200328T030759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200328T030759Z UID:10002412-1585846800-1585854000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Professional Connector Virtual Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:RSVP at https://bit.ly/virtualhappyhour2020\n\n\nThis is a virtual business and social networking happy hour event via live video to give business professionals the opportunity to connect screen to screen with one another and exchange ideas and have fun. Bring your own drink! Thursday April 2\, 2020 from 5pm-7pm. \nRSVP at https://bit.ly/virtualhappyhour2020 \nAgenda: \no Introduction by Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \no David will give a 15 minute talk on “Turning Relationships into Revenue” \no Attendees will be broken out into virtual groups / “rooms” via the meeting platform where they can all see each other on video. \no These groups will consist of approximately 4 to 5 people (depending on how many people attend the event) and they will network and exchange ideas with each other for about 20 minutes. Each member of the group will introduce briefly themselves and then everyone will share ideas. \no After the 20 minutes are up – individuals will be broken out in new groups with other attendees -> This process will be done around 4 times (depending on how many people attend). \nThis event is free and open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nTalk: Turning Relationships into Revenue \nNetworking is critical for any business to grow and expand. What if you could create 50% more opportunities from the contacts you already have? By leveraging the power of the Internet and Social Media we can increase the value out of current and new contacts. Your online connections represent a source of social power and the more connections you have the more power you have. Learn how to leverage social media networks\, such as LinkedIn\, to expand your professional and personal brand. \nDavid is the Founder and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com). David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance and is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Professional Diploma Programs. \n…. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Apr 2\, 2020 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://bit.ly/virtualhappyhour2020 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/professional-connector-virtual-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Virtual,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20200326T031335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T031335Z UID:10002414-1585648800-1585656000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Online Business Growth Strategies Webinar - David Mitroff Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:RSVP NOW at: https://online-business-growth-strategies-webinar.eventbrite.com \nDo you have questions about your business online brand? Are you looking to improve your online reputation? Are you not sure about how to manage your business brand awareness? \nJoin me virtually via Zoom on Tuesday\, March 31st from 10am to 12pm to discuss your business marketing. During this time I will be available to answer any questions you might have about your business or a business idea you might have. Let’s connect! \nRSVP NOW at: https://online-business-growth-strategies-webinar.eventbrite.com \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $15\, and we will email you a Zoom Link for the event. \nThis webinar business session is good for anyone looking to make new business connections\, interested in brainstorming some ideas\, get your social media platform analyzed\, need someone to review your website or simply looking to get some advice on your marketing strategy. \nAgenda: \no David Mitroff Ph.D. will give a 1 hour talk on Online Business Growth Strategies \no There will be a 30 minute Q&A session to answer any questions you might have about your business or business idea \no In the last 30 minutes\, Individuals will be broken into into virtual mastermind groups / “rooms” to network and meet other professionals and business leaders. \nPlease feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who is interested or might benefit from this webinar. \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nAbout David Mitroff Ph.D.\nDavid is the Founder and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com). David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance and is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Professional Diploma Programs. \nTopic: Online Business Growth Strategies \nTime: Mar 31st\, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nhttps://online-business-growth-strategies-webinar.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/online-business-growth-strategies-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Small Business,Startup,Technology,Virtual,Webinars,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190906T165636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185549Z UID:10002401-1573581600-1573588800@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer | San Francisco W Hotel | November 12th\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, November 12th\, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-networking-event-san-francisco.eventbrite.com\n \nOur Cocktails and Tech Networking events are where young professionals\, startup professionals\, executives\, tech leaders\, and more meet\, relax\, and have a good time making connections after work. Interested in meeting amazing professionals? Come to the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time! This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nOur attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nRSVP Now at  https://cocktails-and-tech-networking-event-san-francisco.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCocktails and Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor) \n \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and lounge at W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \nORDER ON AMAZON \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nLooking to expand your entrepreneurial connections in the San Francisco Bay Area? Join us on November 12th! \nSearching for the perfect after-work mixer to invite to colleagues to? Bring them with! \nWant to meet the best-of-the-best in startups\, banking\, real estate\, hotelier\, food and beverage\, venture capital\, or tech? You can’t miss our event! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress as you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \n \nvCita allows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-san-francisco-november/ CATEGORIES:Food Tech,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wsanfranciscolivingroom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190919T221233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185549Z UID:10002402-1572976800-1572984000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:San Francisco Tech Mixer | Executive Order Bar & Lounge| November 5th\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our San Francisco Tech Mixer on Tuesday\, November 5th\, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the  Executive Order Bar ( https://executiveordersf.com/ )\, located at 868 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103 \nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-tech-mixer-november-2019.eventbrite.com\n \nOur Tech Networking events are where young professionals\, startup professionals\, executives\, tech leaders\, and more meet\, relax\, and have a good time making connections after work. Interested in meeting amazing professionals? Come to the Executive Order Bar in San Francisco and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time! This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nOur attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nRSVP Now at  https://san-francisco-tech-mixer-november-2019.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nSan Francisco Tech Mixer @ Executive Order Bar \n \nIf you haven’t visited the Executive Order Bar yet\, here is an opportunity to discover this exclusive location in the heart of San Francisco. \n \nEVENT ORGANIZER\n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \nORDER ON AMAZON \n \nOUR EVENT PARTNER\n\nAList is a dynamic Facebook community focused on helping over 40\,000 + seasoned professionals find meaningful work and bridge the conversation between professionals and the people who hire them. They bridge job seekers to many opportunities in Silicon Valley. Albert’s List Members have been hired at companies like Slack\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Google\, Twitter\, and others driving $6 million+ in economic activity throughout California. https://www.linkedin.com/company/albert’s-list/ \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nLooking to expand your entrepreneurial connections in the San Francisco Bay Area? Join us on November 5th! \nSearching for the perfect after-work mixer to invite to colleagues to? Bring them with! \nWant to meet the best-of-the-best in startups\, banking\, real estate\, hotelier\, food and beverage\, venture capital\, or tech? You can’t miss our event! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress as you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nPremium Sponsors:\n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \n \nvCita allows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-francisco-tech-mixer/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/snip3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20191004T031755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185545Z UID:10002398-1571767200-1571774400@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Meet the Founders: Food Tech | Networking and Expert Panel | 10/9/19 6pm at GA DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nWe are excited to host our newest Meet the Founders: Food & Tech networking mixer and expert panel event on Tuesday\, October 22nd\, from 6pm to 8pm at General Assembly San Francisco on 225 Bush Street\, Floor #5. This specific event will focus on Food Technology\, and furthermore the innovators behind your favorite new restauranteurs\, kitchen gadgets\, and food apps. \nRSVP Now at https://food-and-tech-mixer-san-francisco-october-2019.eventbrite.com \nYou’re invited to an immersive learning experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, food industry experts\, restaurants\, and the innovation behind Food Technology. \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join our Food Technology event. Every industy and individual can learn something interesting and new\, as we believe eveyone has a foodie instict inside of them. \nRSVP Now at https://food-and-tech-mixer-san-francisco-october-2019.eventbrite.com\n \n*Complimentary drinks from our lead sponsor\, General Assembly. \nAGENDA\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:40pm: Expert Panel\n7:40pm to 8:00pm: Final Networking\nEXPERT PANEL go to https://food-and-tech-mixer-san-francisco-october-2019.eventbrite.com\nFood & Tech Mixer\nat General Assembly SF\non 10/22/19\nfrom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \nOUR HOST & PANEL MODERATOR – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \n \nDavid (@DavidMitroff) is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nWHO WE ARE\n\nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector   \n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\nWhy & Who should attend this event?  \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you a business owner looking to invest in technology? If so\, we have the exact industry experts you need to guide you in the right direction\, regardless of your industry. Our guest list is filled with professionals willing to educate individuals like you. \nHave you had any recent questions about the company culture? We know exactly who to talk to! Come to our Meet The Founders to meet our consultants have all of your questions answered in person. \nAre you interested in learning how to get investment in your business? Regardless or where you are at with your business our team of consultants can help you figure out the best way to finance your business. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nWe produce and co-produce 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the past 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/food-tech-networking-and-panel/ CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Food Tech,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Small Business,Speaking,Startup,Tasting,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/generalassembly-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190723T173548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185541Z UID:10002395-1568138400-1568145600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer | San Francisco W Hotel | September 10th\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, September 10th\, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at  https://cocktails-and-tech-networking-san-francisco.eventbrite.com\n \nOur Cocktails and Tech Networking events are where young professionals\, startup professionals\, executives\, tech leaders\, and more meet\, relax\, and have a good time making connections after work. Interested in meeting amazing professionals? Come to the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time! This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nOur attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-networking-san-francisco.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCocktails and Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor) \n \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and lounge at W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \nORDER ON AMAZON \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nLooking to expand your entrepreneurial connetions in the San Francisco Bay Area? Join us on July 16th! \nSearching for the perfect after-work mixer to invite to colleagues to? Bring them with! \nWant to meet the best-of-the-best in startups\, banking\, real estate\, hotelier\, food and beverage\, venture capital\, or tech? You can’t miss our event! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress as you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \n \nvCita allows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-san-francisco/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wsanfranciscolivingroom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190809T020949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T020949Z UID:10002397-1565694000-1565697600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging Technology for Brand Building DESCRIPTION:Building a brand image can be tough; The market is full of challenges and competitors ready to take you down. This keynote goes over the different ways to make your brand succeed and stand out. David Mitroff Ph.D. will take you on the entrepreneurial journey of successful brands\, their challenges\, successes and the technologies that can help a brand succeed. \nRSVP: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8197012417255459083 \nKey points to be discussed\, include:\n– Challenges\n– Competitive Research\n– How to Differentiate Your Company\n– Technologies to Take You There \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a sought after Business Growth Speaker who has educated more than35\,000+ business professionals through his keynote talks\, workshops and trainings on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from digital marketing to peak performance. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. Dr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley for the International Diploma Program and is a Google Mentor for the Google Launchpad Accelerator program. URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/webinar-brand-building/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190604T063422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185531Z UID:10002387-1561658400-1561665600@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:San Francisco Fastest Growing Businesses Mixer - June 27th 6PM DESCRIPTION:Join us for our San Francisco Fastest Growing Businesses Mixer in partnership with the City of San Francisco on June 27th 6pm to 8pm at the Market Event Center\, Twitter Building. \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in technology\, innovation\, and business growth? Come and meet other professionals and fast growing San Francisco companies. This is also the perfect event for anyone from any industries who wants to network and expend their network. \nRSVP: https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com \nAGENDA:\n6:00pm to 7:15pm: Networking\n7:15pm to 7:30pm: Introduction and Special Guest Welcome\n7:30pm to 8:00pm: Keynote Talk on Business Growth – David Mitroff Ph.D. \nDuring the event\, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments from our lead sponsor the Business Growth Group a Vision of the San Francisco SBDC. \nFree RSVP Now at https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com \nFOOD AND BEVERAGE TABLING OPPORTUNITY: \nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky food and beverage start-ups. It will be a chance for startups to talk about their brand and product\, have marketing materials to display and share ideas with event attendees– they’ll for sure give you lots of useful feedback and tips to grow your business. \nDon’t miss the chance to RSVP for one of our food and beverage tables. All food tech start-up tables are subject to review in order to confirm they are a good fit for the group are not a conflict of interest and to make sure we provide the start-ups with the most value. \nRegister for a “FOOD & BEVERAGE TABLE OPPORTUNITY” ticket to be considered for this opportunity. \nA limited number (5) of tables are available. EMAIL us at team@professionalconnector.com with the SUBJECT LINE “Applying for Food and Beverage table” and include your email\, contact info\, company website and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected. \nRegistering for a Food and Beverage Table ticket does NOT give you a vendor table for the event; only a direct email confirming your table spot from our Professional Connector Team will count as an event access ticket. \nRSVP here: https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com \nSPEAKERS \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker with a diverse background in numerous topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting with Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, lectures as an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program\, training as a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Program\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. \n\n\n\nORGANIZER \nBusiness Growth Group (BGG) is a San Francisco Small Business Development Center (SF SBDC) program focusing on fast growing San Francisco companies primarily with 25 to 250 employees and others depending on industry. The BGG team of advisors help these companies secure funding such as loans\, equity\, and government grants; create jobs\, and encourage overall business growth. www.BusinessGrowthGroup.org \n\n\n\nVENUE \nVenue: https://www.visitthemarket.com/ \nThe Market believes in unending discovery\, fostering community and providing real food. \nDISCOVERY The Market will always be full of the unexpected. A place that welcomes fresh experiences and an ever-changing menu. \nCOMMUNITY Great food brings people together. The Market is more than a grocery store or a place to shop; it’s the local hub where you can grab a quick\, gourmet bite and plan to run into your neighbors. It’s how you turn your city into your community. \nREAL FOOD We believe in going deeper than the food. We want to tell stories that can only be found in the hearts of local growers\, purveyors and artisans. We feature the best California cuisine with real\, seasonal ingredients from local ground. We work tirelessly to elevate local businesses in ways they might not be able to otherwise. We choose them carefully: for their character\, for their commitment to community\, for keeping to the highest quality\, and for being real. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event?\nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, hoteliers\, insurance agents\, real estate developers\, local restaurant managers\, regional directors\, sales and marketing experts\, and others interested in the hospitality industry will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nHow many people show up?\nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring:\nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress:\nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography:\nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nRSVP: https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-francisco-fastest-growing-businesses/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Small Business,Startup,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/httpscdnevbuccomimages628118213092000689981original20190523-225231.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190329T002316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185518Z UID:10002378-1555662600-1555666200@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Law Firm Client Acquisition and Brand Awareness Breakfast - Downtown Oakland Friday 4/19 8:30am DESCRIPTION:When is the last time you personally worked on your firm brand awareness? When is the last time you went out to get new clients? What is the last big marketing action you took for your personal brand or firm brand? Are you curious about learning a few tips to implement a successful law firm marketing strategy and how to get more of your desired clients? \nJoin me on Friday\, April 19th anytime from 8:30am to 9:30am at Tertulia Coffee located 1951 Telegraph Ave\nOakland\, to discuss your Law Firm marketing. During this time I will be available to answer any questions you might have about your Law Firm and/or your personal brand as a lawyer\, all that with a tasty pastry and coffee (or tea). Let’s connect! \nRSVP is Required as space is limited\, make sure to rsvp.https://downtown-oakland-law-firm-marketing-consulting.eventbrite.com No walk-ins accepted for this event. You must rsvp ahead. \nThis event business session is good for anyone looking to make new business connections\, interested in brainstorming some ideas\, get your online brand analyzed\, get your website reviewed or simply looking to get some advice on your marketing strategy. Feel free to meet me in Downtown Oakland to discuss your next quarter goals. \nPlease feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who is interested or might benefit from this consulting event. \nDate: Friday April 19th\, 2019\nTime: 8:30am – 9:30am PST\nAddress: Tertulia Coffee\, 1951 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\nPrice includes: One pastry\, coffee OR tea\, server tips \nRSVP Required: https://downtown-oakland-law-firm-marketing-consulting.eventbrite.com\nWalk-ins are not accepted for this event. \nCan’t make this event? Do you have specific questions about your business? Email us at info@piedmontave.com or give us a call at (510) 761-5895 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions. \n\n \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. Clients who hire us as marketing experts and business consultants include new and established companies\, restaurants\, franchises\, law firms\, high-growth start-ups\, retail specialty stores\, professional services firms\, individual entrepreneurs and other diverse organizations. \nOur Website: www.PiedmontAve.com\nFor more information about our services contact us at info@piedmontave.com or give us a call at (510) 761-5895. \n\n \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, an Oakland\, California based award winning business consulting and marketing firm with a proven track record of producing results. \nDavid and his team advise clients on leveraging technology for creative initiatives from strategy through implementation. David’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales\, increased customer experiences and enhanced relationship building techniques. \nDr. Mitroff has an extensive educational background\, which includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration\, Legal Studies\, Marketing\, Culinary Arts and professional sales training. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes he has educated more than 35\,000+ business owners. He has spoken at events all over the world including in Korea\, China\, and Turkey for organizations and companies including Google\, AT&T and at prestigious conferences including Restaurant Executive Summit\, Western Food Service Conference\, HardwareCon and the Association of Defense Counsel. \nHe is a college instructor in Marketing and Entrepreneurship for the University of California at Berkeley International Diploma Program and Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator. David is also a Guest Lecturer at John F. Kennedy University\, Diablo Valley College\, City College of San Francisco and other colleges. \nHe has been featured as a business and media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc.\, Washington Post\, Chicago Tribune\, The Meeting Professional\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer and more. \n \n\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nAre you looking to grow your Oakland Law Firm? Meet David Mitroff Ph.D.\, consultant and marketing expert. David has been working with Law Firm for many years whether it was during is time with Lexus Nexus or with his consulting clients. \nWhat is Law Firm Marketing? It is important to understand what marketing action you can take to grow your Oakland Law Firm and differentiate yourself from other firms. \nDo you own a business in Oakland? Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. has been helping Oakland businesses with Lead Generation\, Brand Awareness and Marketing Strategy for business growth. \nBusiness Resources: \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/law-firm-breakfast-downtown-oakland/ CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/paclogostacked.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190302T055947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185514Z UID:10002376-1554832800-1554840000@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Fashion Event at Fremont Beauty College: Networking\, Workshop and More DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nWe are excited for the Silicon Valley Fashion event on Tuesday\, April 9th from 6pm to 8pm happening at Fremont Beauty College located at 4164 Technology Dr\, Fremont. This event will focus on everything Fashion from Fashion Tech\, Cosmetology\, Fashion Retail Brand\, Fashion Salon\, Fashion Trends and more! \nYou’re invited to this fun experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, fashion industry experts\, makeup artiste\, business owners etc.. This event will feature a Keynote on Retail Branding and Growth\, an amazing Fashion Expert Panel and a built-in Networking Mixer at Fremont Beauty College. \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join the Silicon Valley Fashion Event. Every industry and individual can learn from our amazing expert panelists\, as we believe everyone has a fashion instincts inside of them. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/silicon-valley-fashion-event/ \n*Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from our lead sponsor\, Fremont Beauty College. \nAGENDA \n\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:10pm to 7:30pm: Keynote: Retail Branding by David Mitroff Ph.D.\n7:35pm to 8:00pm: Expert Panel\n\n  \nEXPERT PANEL\nTO BE ANNOUNCED \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR \nFremont Beauty College \nFremont Beauty College is the premier educational experience for ambitious professionals in both cosmetic and esthetic fields. With a positive learning environment and an emphasis on professionalism\, Fremont Beauty College has a well-known reputation for success. By educating students with hands-on training\, license preparation\, business practices\, career development\, clientele building\, and real-world environments\, students benefit from the applicable nature of our programs. Since 1968\, Fremont Beauty College’s core values have remained strong because of our daily dedication to put education first to create the best professionals\, whether they are looking to become hair stylists\, makeup artists\, estheticians\, entrepreneurs and more. Students’ career opportunities are endless and Fremont Beauty College’s collaboration with the best-of-the-best brands create a simultaneous learning opportunistic experience. As a one-of-a-kind beauty institution\, students gain the well-kept industry knowledge that will propel the prospective beautician to success. Our team of experienced and professional cosmetic and esthetic educators enables students to reach their full potential\, creatively and professionally\, every day. Schedule a Tour Today https://fremontbeautycollege.com \nPREMIUM SPONSORS \n \nGet More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. For more info and to sign up\, find us at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \nOUR HOST & PANEL MODERATOR – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n \nDavid (@DavidMitroff) is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nWHO WE ARE \n \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nDo you own a retail business and looking to get more customers? You will be in the company of hundreds of other industry experts who will be more than happy to share their knowledge\, meet new connections\, and expand their network. \nAre you looking to target a younger generation? Join our Silicon Valley Event and discover how to target new customers for your Bay Area Business. \nHow to launch a new fashion or cosmetology product? Understand the fours steps before launching a new product. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/silicon-valley-fashion-event/ \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nWe produce and co-produced 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the past 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here. URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/silicon-valley-fashion-event/ LOCATION:httpscdnevbuccomimages140120317245891737221original20210628-224505 CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Fashion Tech,General,Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fremontbeautycollege-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190329T062707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185452Z UID:10002367-1554228000-1554235200@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Meet The Founders: Food Tech - General Assembly SF - 4/2/19 DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n\n  \n  \n  \nWe are excited to host a fresh Meet The Founders event on Tuesday\, April 2nd from 6pm to 8pm. This specific Meet the Founders event will focus on Food Technology\, and furthermore the innovators behind your favorite new restaurants\, kitchen gadgets\, and food apps. \n  \nYou’re invited to an immersive learning experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, food industry experts\, restauranteurs\, and the innovation behind Food Technology. This event will feature an Expert Panel and a built-in Networking Mixer at General Assembly SF located at 225 Bush Street\, San Francisco\, (5th Floor – Entrance next to Target). \n  \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join our Meet The Founders: Food Technology event. Every industy and individual can learn from our amazing expert panelists\, as we believe eveyone has a foodie instict inside of them. \n  \nRSVP now and share our link: proevents.wpengine.com/meet-the-founders-food-tech \n  \n*Complimentary drinks from our lead sponsor\, General Assembly. \n  \n  \n  \nAGENDA\n  \n6:00pm to 6:45pm: Networking \n  \n6:45pm to 7:00pm: A Word From Our Host\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \n  \n7:00pm to 7:20pm: Expert Panel \n  \n7:20pm to 8:00pm: Final Networking \n  \n  \n  \nEXPERT PANEL \n \nNathan Downs | Interim Head of Growth at Rangoon Ruby Investment LLC \nNathan launched his first food startup almost two decades ago at UC Berkeley. Currently he leads growth at Rangoon Ruby Investments in launching a meal subscription platform for their family of house brands. Other experiences include creating R&D and culinary business departments for Eat Club SF as well as founding a San Francisco based food business incubator. \n  \n \nNathan Jin | Founder of Ivy Food Tech \nNathan is founder of Ivy Food Tech (ivydocuments.com)\, which automates document management for the food supply chain. Ivy is a graduate of the StartOut Growth Lab and the Valley Ventures Accelerator\, as well a member of the OriginTrail Trace Alliance. Nathan was formerly a cofounder and head of product of ripe.io\, best known for its work with the Blockchain of Tomatoes\, which has been named Top 25 Most Innovative Ag-Tech Companies by Forbes\, AgFunder Most Innovative Supply Chain Companies and featured in multiple media outlets. Nathan also advises companies on food technology and blockchain in supply chain. \n  \n \nJake Katz | Vice President of Operations and Finance at Good Food Guys \nJake Katz is the Vice President of Operations and Finance at Good Food Guys\, a food-innovating\, fast-casual\, multi-unit brand based in San Francisco. With both Mixt and Split under the umbrella of Good Food Guys\, the brand is known for its gourmet salads and sandwiches which are fast-casual staples in the Bay Area. Jake has a background in Economics and Political Economy\, and graduated with an MBA with a concentration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Northwestern University. Jake is an all-around innovator\, leading his team at Good Food Guys towards a more profitable\, streamlined way of doing business. \n\nSPONSOR\n  \n \n  \nSPRING\, has an unparalleled resume of experience in launching and growing brands and product lines in a wide variety of retail channels – from consumer electronics to luggage – using retail-tested and proven methods blended with our own innovative and creative secret sauce that makes your products disruptive in the marketplace and springs your brand forward. https://www.spring2market.com \n  \n  \n  \nRSVP now and share our link proevents.wpengine.com/meet-the-founders-food-tech \n  \nMeet The Founders: Food Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\n  \nat General Assembly SF\n  \non 4/2/19 \n  \nfrom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\n  \n  \n  \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR\n  \n \n  \nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \n  \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly. \n  \n  \n  \nPREMIUM SPONSORS\n  \n \n  \nGet More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. For more info and to sign up\, find us at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \n  \n  \n  \nOUR HOST & PANEL MODERATOR – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n  \n\n  \nDavid (@DavidMitroff) is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n  \n  \n  \nWHO WE ARE\n  \n \n  \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. @ProfConnector \n  \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \n  \n  \n  \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n  \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \n  \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \n  \nAre you a restaurant owner looking to expand your industy knowledge? You will be in the company of hundreds of other industry experts who will bo more than happy to share their knowledge\, meet new connections\, and expand their network. \n  \nAre you an industy expert who is new to the San Francisco Bay Area? Are you trying to break into the restaurant industy? Our networking events have proven to be successful time and time again. Come meet your future! \n  \nTrying to incorporate more cutting-edge technology into your restaurant? Come meet our experts and consultants to learn more about what benefits your restaurant is currently missing. From sous-vide entrepreneurs to food app developers\, we are sure you won’t be dissappointed with the experts we have for you to meet. \n  \nHow many people show up?\n  \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \n  \nWhat to Bring:\n  \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \n  \nHow to Dress:\n  \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \n  \nPhotography:\n  \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \n  \nRSVP now and share our link: proevents.wpengine.com/meet-the-founders-food-tech \n  \n  \n  \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n  \nWe produce and co-produce 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the past 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \n  \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here. \n  \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/meet-the-founders-food-tech/ CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Food Tech,General,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Seminars,Small Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nathan1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190208T060205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T060205Z UID:10002370-1553731200-1553817599@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Sponsored Event: Workshop Workshop by Alan Weiss 3/28/19 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the Workshop Workshop done by Alan Weiss in San Francisco on March 28. Bring your planned (or existing) offering with you. By the end of the day you’ll have a tight\, compelling\, low-labor workshop or related session which will drive repeat and expanded business. Grow your business with Alan Weiss’ business growth techniques from this workshop. \nRSVP here https://alanweiss.com/shop/gexp/workshop-workshop/ \nWorkshop Workshop\nMany people tell Alan Weiss they watch how he does things as much as they watch what he does. In fact\, many people repeat their attendance at some of his offerings for that purpose. (Either that or they’re very slow learners!) \nYears ago he offered his formula for: \n\n\nCreating and delivering workshops\n\n\nCreating and delivering facilitation sessions\n\n\nCreating and delivering multi-day sessions\n\n\nThere is no other offering like this anywhere\, and he is not about to make this an annual event\, so if you’re interested\, now is your only chance! \nWhy work so hard? Deliver more powerful presentations and learning with less labor at higher fees. \nUnless\, of course\, you’d rather not. \nRSVP here today https://alanweiss.com/shop/gexp/workshop-workshop/ URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/alan-weiss-workshop/ LOCATION:httpscdnevbuccomimages128048131245891737221original20210304-233506 CATEGORIES:Seminars,Small Business,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T061521 CREATED:20190201T015506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185444Z UID:10002363-1549476000-1549483200@professionalconnector.com SUMMARY:Meet The Founders: Autonomous Technology - General Assembly 2/6/19 DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nWe are excited to host a new “Meet The Founders” event on Wednesday\, February 6th from 6pm to 8pm. This specific Meet the Founders event will focus on Autonomous Technology. \nThe event is Networking Mixer and Expert Panel event and it will take place at General Assembly SF located at 225 Bush Street\, San Francisco\, (5th Floor – Entrance next to Target). You’re invited to an immersive learning experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, tech industry experts\, and the craft which is Autonomous Technology. \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join our Meet The Founders: Autonomous Technology event\, as us Bay Area natives are known for our tech fluency. Every industy and professional can learn from our amazing expert panelists. \nRSVP Now and share our link!  https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/autonomous-technology-event/ \n*Complimentary drinks from our lead sponsor\, General Assembly.\n \nAGENDA\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:20pm: Being an Innovator Keynote\n7:20pm to 7:50pm: Expert Panel\n7:50pm to 8:00pm: Networking \nKEYNOTE\n \nBeing an Innovator\, Unleash your Creative Power by David Mitroff Ph.D. \nBeing a leader today means embracing new technologies to create new opportunities for business growth. Gain knowledge on how innovative brands grow faster\, what it takes to be an industry disruptor\, and how to leverage current resources for success both now and in the future. \n  \nEXPERT PANEL\n \nEzana Tesfu | Director of Operations | Carvi\, Inc.\nEzana Tesfu is a trailblazer when it comes to making top-of-the-line driving safety features available to everyone. Directing at CarVi\, an autonomous driving system experience\, Ezana knows the ins-and-outs of self-reliant technology. With more than 20 years of experience in design and development of value-added tech products for the automobile industry\, Ezana is helping build a more autonomously safe environment for the future. Based in Silicon Valley\, Ezana is considered an expert when it comes to algorithmic defense\, autonomous safety\, and technological security. \n  \n \nCynthia Yeung | COO | Cafe X Technologies\nCynthia Yeung is the COO of Cafe X\, which is setting the standard for human-robot collaboration in hospitality. With more than a decade of experience in technology and entrepreneurship\, her previous roles have taken her around the world: leading next-gen product for SoftBank Robotics; leading platform for CheckMate\, a hospitality startup that was acquired in 2016; sailing on a ship to 13 countries to launch a social enterprise startup accelerator; and leading product partnerships for various Google Maps and Google initiatives. \nCynthia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Management and Technology program with degrees from both the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and a Joseph Wharton Scholar. \nSPONSOR\n \nCarVi\, a Silicon Valley technology company\, was started by trailblazing driver assist engineers whose goal was to make top-of-the-line driving safety features available to everyone. CarVi’steam members have more than 20 years of experience in design and development of value-added technology products for the automobile industry. Our vision for CarVi is to create products that are affordable\, versatile and not dependent on high-price-tag automobiles. This approach to personal\, portable solutions makes CarVi an innovator in driver safety. CarVidesigns\, develops\, and implements this value-added finished product and provides customized algorithms that reflect its engineering expertise. getcarvi.com \n \nSPRING\, has an unparalleled resume of experience in launching and growing brands and product lines in a wide variety of retail channels – from consumer electronics to luggage – using retail-tested and proven methods blended with our own innovative and creative secret sauce that makes your products disruptive in the marketplace and springs your brand forward. https://www.spring2market.com \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \nPREMIUM SPONSORS\n\nGet More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. For more info and to sign up\, find us at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \nOUR HOST & PANEL MODERATOR – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n\nWHO WE ARE\n \n  \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nDo you need to brush up on your tech knowledge? We recommend everyone to join us for an event. These events are perfect for those who don’t know much and want to learn more\, those who are looking to expand their connections and everyone looking for a great networking experience. \nTrying to incorporate more cutting-edge technology into your business? Come meet our experts and consultants to learn more about which technology your business could start using. \nInterested in networking with tech entrepreneurs\, experts\, and influencers? They’ll be here. Get a chance to ask them questions. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nWe produce and co-produce 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the last 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here. URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/autonomous-technology-event/ CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Startup,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://professionalconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/davidmitroffgrowthkeynotespeaker.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR