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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Korean Startup Pitch Night at 360 Lab San Francisco 10/01/19 6:30PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Korean Startup Pitch Night at 360 Lab San Francisco event on Tuesday evening\, October 1st\, 2019 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm\, at 360 Lab San Francisco on the 5th floor\, suite 500\,  in downtown San Francisco (https://sfo.360-lab.com/) located at 274 Brannan Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107 \nFREE early bird ticket\, $5.00 general\, $10.00 At the Door at https://sf-startup-pitch-night.eventbrite.com\n \nProfessional Connector Incubator in partnership with YSK Media and KOCCA have gathered 12 companies from Korea for two intense days of experimentation\, learning\, and growth at 360 Lab in San Francisco. Join us and our San Francisco community of experts for a special evening celebration. It is the perfect evening to make a connection\, discuss business growth and for those looking to learn about company and investor pitching\, meet global startups and like-minded professionals. \n \nSnacks and drinks will be provided \nFREE early bird ticket\, $5.00 general\, $10.00 At the Door at https://sf-startup-pitch-night.eventbrite.com\n \nFREE Sponsor and Beverage food vendor opportunities available! Contact team@professionalconnector.com. Space is limited. We will only consider companies that send us a brief overview of their company\, website link\, and logo.\n\nAGENDA\n\n6:30 pm: Check-In and Networking\n7:00-8:30 pm: Korean Startup Pitch\n8:30- 9:00 pm: Networking\n\n\nRSVP Now at https://sf-startup-pitch-night.eventbrite.com\n \nFREE early bird fee\, $5.00 genera\, $10 at the door.\nStartup Pitch Contest\n10/1/19 – San Francisco\n6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) \n360 LAB\n274 Brannan Street\, 5th Floor\nSan Francisco\, CA 94105 \n\nKOREAN INCUBATOR PARTNERS\n \nWe are the best total marketing & consulting group\, helping clients realize their success by answering real business challenges for our clients through the innovation and extensive industry knowledge. We specialize in corporate activation\, event management\, strategic marketing and corporate consulting. We bring creative thinking\, problem-solving\, meticulous planning\, clear communications and the seamless onsite delivery of the events through highly trained and dedicated professionals. \nThe Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is South Korea’s leading government agency that oversees the advancement of Korean creative content\, both domestically and internationally. KOCCA covers a wide range of Korea’s creative industries\, including gaming\, animation\, character licensing\, music\, fashion\, and broadcasting. KOCCA actively advances these industries via production support\, marketing and promotion\, global expansion abroad\, human capital development\, and cultural technology implementation. \nFurthermore\, KOCCA serves as a base camp to help Korean content flourish further by running three organizations; Content Korea Lab\, Content Academy\, and CKL Venture Complex. Content Korea Lab(CKL) is open to all Korean citizens with good ideas who want to realize their dream or their own start business\, Content Academy is a training center for content creators\, and CKL Venture Complex incubating content start-ups. \n\n \n360 Lab is a vibrant innovative ecosystem. The 360 coworking space serves as an environment for startups\, established companies and VCs to meet and gain insight into each other’s conception of marketing trends regarding technology. It is a place to build a foundation for future collaboration\, harboring a wealth of resources including growth services\, social impact\, and mentorship. https://www.360-lab.com/ \n \n“We built our San Francisco innovation hub and ecosystem to drive value for startups\, corporate partners and investors and help grow their businesses.” -Alex Meyer\, Co-Founder \n\n\nORGANIZER\nProfessional Connector Incubator Program\nProfessional Connector produces or co-produces Incubator\, Accelerator and Bootcamp programs each year. Our Incubator program can be as short as one full immersive day to up to 3 days. Professional Connector incubator program includes a mixture of keynotes\, workshops\, one-on-one mentoring sessions\, company site-visit\, hands-on work\, networking events and more. We work with startups and global organizations to help local\, national and international companies to elevate themselves and impower their best creativity to be market disrupters. \nLearn more at https://proevents.wpengine.com/sf-incubator-program \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. \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 Extension 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. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \n\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. \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: \nPitch Contestants: Bring a presentation or the materials you need in order to pitch your product or service. We will provide tables to set up. \nNetworkers: Bring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nWe all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! Pitchers\, dress your best to impress the judges. \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. 
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/korean-startup-incubator/
CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer | San Francisco W Hotel | September 30th\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer on Monday\, September 30th\, 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-event-sanfrancisco.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-event-sanfrancisco.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 September 30th! \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-sept-30th-sf/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Tasting,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190627T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
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SUMMARY:SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FESTIVAL EXPOSITION
DESCRIPTION:Join us from Monday June 24 to Wednesday 26\, 2019 from 10am to 5pm at the Santa Clara Convention Center for our Free Silicon Valley International Invention Festival Expo. \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com \nNearly 600 new inventions will be presented by 400 exhibitors from 25 countries. More than 2\,000 visitors are expected for this rendezvous in Silicon Valley\, the cradle of high technology\, innovation and social networks. \nGet an exceptional opportunity to interact directly with businessmen and representatives of international and local industrial companies and corporations. Do not miss the fascinating festival in the unique land of hi-techs and innovations that this festival offers. It’s one of a kind experience where buyers\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, academic and industry leaderships\, high-ranking organizations and inventors’ associations attend. \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com \n \nSupported by the World Intellectual Property Organization\, the Swiss Consulate General of San Francisco\, the city and the University of Santa Clara in collaboration with the US Patent and Trademark Office\, this festival targets manufacturers\, industrialists\, commercial agents\, financiers who can find hundreds of new products ready to be marketed. \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com \nDuring the exposition: \n\nNetwork with representatives of well-known companies\nGet to know creative minds from all over the world\nVisit representatives from industry and manufacturers\nEstablish partnerships with inventor associations from all over the world\n\nDate: June 24–26\, 2019 \nTime:\nMonday and Tuesday 10AM to 5PM\nWednesday 10AM to 4PM followed by the Innovation Awards Ceremony \nVenue: Hall A\, Santa Clara Convention Center\, 5001 Great America Parkway \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/silicon-valley-international-invention-festival-expo/
CATEGORIES:Exposition,General,Investors,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20190614T000627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185525Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Networking San Francisco 6/18/19 W Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails Networking and Tech event on Tuesday\, June 18th\, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at \n \nOur Cocktails\, Networking and Tech events are where young professionals\, startups professional\, 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)   \nSome our of 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 \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 \n\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. \n \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. \n\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. \nDo you own a franchise? Franchises are great opportunities however how do you differentiate your franchise business than another business? How do you start a franchise business? Come and meet professionals that have the experience. \nWhen is the last time you looked at your law firm marketing strategies? Check out W Hotel bar and get some inspiration. Talk with our law firm consultant and see how a bar program can boost your restaurant revenue. \nWhat makes a good Bar Program for your San Francisco Bar? Meet our expert and get some advice during the event on setting up your San Francisco Bar the right way. \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-networking/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet The Founders: Tech & SaaS - General Assembly - 6/4/19
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\n\n\nWe are excited to host our newest Meet The Founders event on Tuesday\, June 4th\, from 6pm to 8pm. This specific Meet the Founders event will focus on Saas & Technology\, and include a chance to meet the top innovators of cloud systems. You’re invited to a one-of-a-kind learning experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, SaaS industry experts\, developers\, and the great minds behind the world’s most innovative industry. 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). \nWe encourage all professionals to join our Meet The Founders: SaaS Technology event. Every industy and individual can learn from our amazing expert panelists\, as all professionals in the Bay Area should take advantage of the technological advances made so readily available. \nRSVP now and share our link: proevents.wpengine.com/meet-the-founders-saas-tech/ \n*Complimentary drinks from our lead sponsor\, General Assembly. \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n6:00pm to 6:45pm: Networking\n6:45pm to 7:00pm: A Word From Our Host\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n7:00pm to 7:20pm: Expert Panel\n7:20pm to 8:00pm: Final Networking\n  \n\nEXPERT PANEL \nTO BE ANNOUNCED\nLilian Caldeira Founder and CEO of Parley Pro \nLilian Caldeira is CEO and co-founder of Parley Pro\, a cloud-based modern contract lifecycle management platform helping organizations close contracts faster and more efficiently through Smart Collaboration. The platform automates and simplifies the entire end-to-end contracting process with a proprietary online negotiation engine\, enabling real-time\, multi-party negotiation across a single-document.  Lilian has 25+ years of experience in business consulting\, including serving as a Senior Vice President at VCommerce\, which was later acquired by Google. https://parleypro.com/  \n \nRay Ranga currently holds the title as Senior Director of Product Management at Splunk. He has 20 years of experience with product\, product strategy and go-to-market responsibilities in traditional software and SaaS offerings. Ray advises and provides product consulting for CEOs of early and growth-stage companies. His specific focus areas are in big data\, analytics\, business intelligence\, consumerization of the enterprise\, cybersecurity and vertical markets. In addition to these\, he teaches a very popular course at UC Berkeley focusing on product management and product marketing. This summer he is also introducing a new course offering at Stanford University on fundamentals of pricing and monetization strategies. \nSPONSOR\n \nCardPay is a global regulated financial institution specializing in online payments processing\, card\nservices and banking. With headquarters based in Europe\, US operations were launched in 2018 as a\npart of the company’s global expansion strategy. Cardpay is a principal member of Visa\, MasterCard\,\nUnionpay International and JCB International and provides all-in-one financial solution to online\nbusinesses worldwide. https://www.cardpay.com/ \n  \nRSVP now and share our link: proevents.wpengine.com/meet-the-founders-saas-tech/\n \nMeet The Founders: SaaS Technology Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat General Assembly SF\non 6/4/19 \nfrom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\n  \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. \n  \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 \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \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 SaaS 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 cloud services or emerging technology? We know exactly who to talk to! Come to our Meet The Founders: SaaS Tech event to have all of your questions answered by our amazing expert panelists. \nAre you interested in breaking into the SaaS industry? Regardless if you have experience in other technologic fields\, we encourage you to create your own destiny and meet the hundreds of profesionals we have lined up who would love to meet new talent. \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 proevents.wpengine.com/meet-the-founders-saas-tech/\n \n  \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.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/meet-the-founders-saas-tech/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190130T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190130T194500
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20190108T062506Z
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SUMMARY:Founders and Innovators Mixer - Bardo Oakland 1/30/19 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nAfter the success of our first edition\, we are excited to host a new “Founders & Innovators” Mixer on Wednesday\, January 2019 30th from 6pm to 7:45pm (come as early at 5:45pm). For this new event we will be back at Bardo Lounge Oakland (www.BardoOakland.com) located at 3343 Lakeshore Avenue\, Oakland 94610. \nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). During this intimate evening meet other East Bay & Silicon Valley Founders and Innovators\, grab a drink\, and exchange ideas and perspectives on each other’s products\, companies\, markets and more. Start and conversation and collaboration with like-minded leaders. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/founders-and-innovators-oakland/\n \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join our Founders and Innovators Mixer\, as us Bay Area natives are known for our tech and expertise fluency. Every industry and professional can learn from each others. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us.  \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). \nSome of our 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. \nSPONSOR\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 \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available).1/30/19 – Oakland\n \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR\n\nBardo Oakland is a Lounge & Supper Club located in the heart of Oakland\, dedicated to bringing back Mid-Century flare at its finest. Bardo is known for their new\, fresh take on what a lounge encapsulates\, giving off Americana vibes while pouring up amazing cocktails and serving up amazing food. www.BardoOakland.com \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Bardo Lounge\, this upcoming event will give you the opportunity to discover their Mid-Century style\, their delicious bites\, and their craft libations. Bardo Lounge is located in Oakland’s Grand Lake District. \nOUR HOST – 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. \nWHO WE ARE\n \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \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. \n\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 \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\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 have questions about your business? We recommend every business owners to join us for this special event and brainstorm on solutions with other attendees. \nTrying to incorporate more cutting-edge technology into your product? Come meet our experts and consultants and get insight on what to change to make your product successful \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? Our 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: Bring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: This 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: Our 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  \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/founders-and-innovators-oakland/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185455Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Business Mixer 1/22/19 6pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tickets” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nProfessional Connector is excited to kick-off 2019 with our first Cocktails and Tech Event\, featuring a diverse array of Bay Area Professioinals looking for new connections. \nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Business Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, January 22nd\, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94103. \nRSVP and share our link!  https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-january/ \nWant to turn your business ideas into actions? The best way to do that is by expanding your network! Come ready to interact\, learn new information\, build contacts and share stories with other business professionals at the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build connections and find inspiration for your future business endeavors. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us.  \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general above\, or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nSome our of 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. \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. \nRSVP Now Above \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Living Room” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wsanfranciscolivingroom.jpg” align=”center” alt=”Living Room Bar” title_text=”Living Room Bar” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Living Room Bar Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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 \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Trace Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trace-restaurant-w-hotel.png” align=”center” alt=”Trace Restaurant W Hotel” title_text=”Trace Restaurant W Hotel” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Trace Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Your Organizer Header” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nYour Organizer\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”ProCo Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” alt=”Professional Connector ” title_text=”Professional Connector” /][et_pb_image admin_label=”David Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/davidmitroffmarketingexpertheadshotbayarea-1.png” align=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D. ” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”David Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Book Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/orderyourcopy.jpg” url=”https://www.amazon.com/Online-Business-Growth-Strategies-Practical/dp/1986272109″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Buy Your Copy ” title_text=”Buy Your Copy” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Book Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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. \nInterested in learning about Cryptocurrency and how it can furthermore enhance and protect yourself and your business? Come to Cocktails and Tech on the 22nd to meet high-level executives in similar tech industries. \nHave you ever felt site-envy while browsing on a beautiful webiste? Many website developers and graphic design professionals will be joining us at the W Hotel! \nInterested in learning how to market to a new generation\, furthemore engaging a broader audience? Many digital marketing professionals will be present at our January Cocktails and Tech 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.  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sponsors Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-january/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20181128T142949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185440Z
UID:10002360-1544637600-1544644800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Founders and Innovators Holiday Mixer - Bardo Oakland 12/12/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\n  \nJoin us for our First Annual Founders & Innovators Holiday Mixer on Wednesday\, December 12th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Bardo Lounge Oakland (www.BardoOakland.com) located at 3343 Lakeshore Avenue\, Oakland 94610. \nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). During this intimate evening meet other Silicon Valley Founders and Innovators\, grab a drink\, and exchange ideas and perspectives on each other’s products\, companies\, markets and more. Start and conversation and collaboration with like-minded leaders. \nRSVP Now at https://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com\n \nCome ready to connect with other Bay Area professionals for an after-work Happy Hour Mixer you simply cannot miss. After all\, what better way to stay warm during the colder-than-cold Bay Area winter than to be networking with new faces! Join us to interact with people across different industries with various backgrounds. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). \nhttps://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Bardo Lounge\, this upcoming event will give you the opportunity to discover their Mid-Century style\, their delicious bites\, and their craft libations. Bardo Lounge is located in Oakland’s Grand Lake District. \nRSVP Now at https://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available).12/12/18 – Oakland \n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nBardo Lounge\n3343 Lakeshore Ave.\nOakland \nSome of our 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. \n\n \nBardo Oakland is a Lounge & Supper Club located in the heart of Oakland\, dedicated to bringing back Mid-Century flare at its finest. Bardo is known for their new\, fresh take on what a lounge encapsulates\, giving off Americana vibes while pouring up amazing cocktails and serving up amazing food. \n \n\n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the Founder and Chief 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\, trainings and keynotes\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for 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. \n \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. \n\nRSVP here today: https://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com \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 for balance in your busy schedule? Come to our mixer for a refreshing take on professional networking! \nWould you like business advice from local experts? Our guests come from a diverse background who we’re sure you’ll learn something from. \nHow can collaboration boost your business? Collaboration boosts business productivity and business performance\, come collaborate at our mixer! \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.  \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/founders-and-innovators-holiday-mixer/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20181117T034244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T034244Z
UID:10002358-1543428000-1543438800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:E-Commerce: Buy vs Build Networking and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nMany hardware startups try to focus on doing everything\, but deciding what to do internally and what to outsource is an important business decision to consider. \nCome join our experts who will take a closer look at when it makes sense to work with an outside agency for marketing support\, as well as what startups can be doing internally to grow their business. \nPanelists will discuss the latest tools available to optimize CPA (cost per acquisition)\, CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value) and the net promoter score of startups looking to grow their e-commerce business. \n-Panelist #1: Jeeyan Rostam-Abadi – VP of Marketing at Hawke Media\nJeeyan is the Director of Media Buying at Hawke Media. Hawke Media acts as an outsourced CMO for companies like Alibaba\, Verizon Wireless\, TRX\, Red Bull and many more. Hawke offers an a-la-carte menu of services\, including: client strategy\, media buying\, email marketing\, content marketing\, website and creative services on a month-to-month basis. \n-Panelist #2: Kelly Coyne – CEO at Pitch Marketing & PR\nKelly is deeply immersed in the Silicon Valley start-up community. Having grown multiple start-ups from conception to over $100M valuations\, she is a leading Go-To-Market expert. After earning her MBA from Oxford University\, Kelly Coyne served at the helm of marketing for several early-stage hardware companies (Lily\, Mimosa and Candl) and advised many others. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Agenda Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nEvent Agenda:\n6:00-6:45 – Networking over Food & Drinks\n6:45-7:00 – Intro & Demos\n7:00-8:00 – Panel Discussion w/ Q&A\n8:00-9:00 – More networking \nRSVP here today! \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Supporter Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nThis event is supported by:\n• Rush Order – a flexible fulfillment solutions provider for startups. www.rushorder.com\n• The Shop.build – aims to help anyone find their niche in the ever-growing world of creativity and personal passion. theshop.build/\n• Recreation Sound Systems – aims to make the world a better sounding place\, by pushing the limits of high audio fidelity in the portable market. www.recreationsound.com/ \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Conclusion Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nPlease note that this is a Hardware Massive event for Hardware Massive members. If you attend and are not directly RSVP‘d through the Hardware Massive event page\, you will need to provide your name & email & approval for permission to register you onto our site at the door. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/buy-vs-build-networking-panel/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Speaking,Startup,Technology,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20180920T045744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T045744Z
UID:10002349-1540317600-1540324800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Mixer 10/23/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDescription\nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech after work event on Tuesday\, October 23rd\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm 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-sf-business-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nWant to turn your business ideas into actions? The best way to do that is by expanding your network! Come ready to interact\, learn new information\, build contacts and share stories with other business professionals at the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build connections and find inspiration for your future business endeavors! \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 https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-business-networking.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Cocktails-and-Tech-Professional-Connector.jpg” align=”center” alt=”Cocktails and Tech W Hotel ” title_text=”Cocktails and Tech W Hotel” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nSome our of 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. \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. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-business-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCoctails and Tech After Work SF Business Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n10/23/18 – San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nW Hotel\n181 3rd Street\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94103 \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wsanfranciscolivingroom.jpg” align=”center” alt=”W Hotel Living Room” title_text=”W Hotel Living Room” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and loungeat 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 \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trace-restaurant-w-hotel.png” align=”center” alt=”Trace Restaurant W Hotel” title_text=”Trace Restaurant W Hotel ” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” alt=”Professional Connector Piedmont Avenue Consulting ” title_text=”Professional Connector Piedmont Avenue Consulting ” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/davidmitroffmarketingexpertheadshotbayarea-1.png” align=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/orderyourcopy.jpg” url=”https://www.amazon.com/Online-Business-Growth-Strategies-Practical/dp/1986272109″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Online Business Growth Strategies ” title_text=”Online Business Growth Strategies ” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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. \nDon’t know what to do when a customer leaves a bad review on your hotel? Let’s talk about it at this event! \nWant to learn about Vimeo and how it might benefit your business? Come ask us about it at the networking mixer! \nOrder ‘Online Business Growth Strategies’ by David Mitroff\, Ph.D. on amazon to discover the 9 key areas for successful digital marketing. \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.  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nOur Partners and Sponsors\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wpenginelogo300x80.png” align=”center” alt=”WP Engine” title_text=”WP Engine” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/freshbookscloudaccountinglogo-1.png” align=”center” alt=”Fresh Books” title_text=”Fresh Books” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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. \nMore info and sign up at FreshBooks.com \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/piedmontavenueconsultingvcita.jpeg” align=”center” title_text=”V cita” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-san-francisco-mixer-october-2018/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20180920T044312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185431Z
UID:10002352-1538503200-1538510400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Tech Mixer @ Fremont Smoking Pig BBQ 10/2/18 6pm
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with other Silicon Valley professionals? Join us for the Silicon Valley Tech Mixer on Tuesday\, October 2nd\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Smoking Pig BBQ (smokingpigbbq.net) located at 3340 Mowry Avenue\, Fremont\, CA 94538. \nRSVP Now at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com \nCome and meet other like-minded professionals from the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley Tech industry. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and make new connections. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this networking event at Smoking Pig BBQ Fremont. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 General Ticket at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com or pay $15 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nComplimentary small bites from our lead sponsor Smoking Pig BBQ \nSome our of 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\, \nRSVP Now at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com \nRSVP Now for $10 General Ticket at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com or pay $15 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n3340 Mowry Avenue\, Fremont\, CA 94538 \n10/2/2018\,\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n \nWhat is Smoking Pig BBQ about? It’s about the food! It’s about the low and slow! Homemade sauces\, sides\, desserts and rubs! That’s what you can expect at Smoking Pig. \nSmoking Pig BBQ is famous for the quality and taste of their meats\, unique side dishes and appetizers (all handmade with fresh ingredients) and desserts. Smoking Pig BBQ has a full bar with happy hour every day and all weekend\, and live music with no cover charge every Friday and Saturday night. Come to try their specialty ribs! They’re covered with their secret recipe rub then slow smoked for 4-6 hours over hardwood oak and apple woods to ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ perfection. And their pulled pork is made from fresh pork shoulder roast\, coated in custom pork rub then slow smoked for 10-12 hours over apple and oak hardwoods until it literally falls apart. \nAnd it’s about the music and friendly folks who come and enjoy their cookin’. Come on into Smoking Pig BBQ and join their family for lunch\, dinner and some good music. Check out all the upcoming bands and live music events at https://smokingpigbbq.net/music-special-events/ \nContact Smoking Pig BBQ: 510-713-1854 OR go to smokingpigbbq.net \nEVENT HOST: David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n\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 35\,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 featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \n \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. \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 looking for a Bay Area consultant for your brewery? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \nWhat is OpenTable Pop Marketing? Learn how you can better market your Fremont restaurant \nAre you looking for South Bay Restaurant consultant? Meet our restaurant consultant during this Fremont networking mixer. \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://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Now for $10 General Ticket at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com or pay $15 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20180815T062226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T062226Z
UID:10002342-1536240600-1536247800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Reputation Management Workshop - Concord
DESCRIPTION:You’ll leave the workshop with tools and knowledge to take the maximum control possible over what people view about you or your organization online—whether it’s information that you want others to see or information you don’t want others to see. \nWe’ll show you: \ntactics for increasing positive marketplace awareness\ntools for managing review sites\nhow to promote content that accentuates your desired image\ntips to safeguard your reputation\nhow to use response charts\nguidelines for social media interactions and more \nRSVP https://www.contracostasbdc.org/events/reputation-management-concord \nInstructions:\nWorkshop Location: Concord Connections located on1755 Grant Avenue\, Concord.\nParking: The parking structure of 1575 Grant Street Concord\, CA 94520 does require a landlord badge and for those who do not have one\, parking will cost ($10/day). \nCancellation Policy For No-Cost Workshops: If you are registered for a class and are unable to attend\, please notify the Small Business Development Center at 925-671-4570 as soon as possible as other applicants may be waitlisted. Attendee substitutions can be made at any time and at no cost. The following cancellation/rescheduling policy applies to all classes unless noted otherwise. Contra Costa SBDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop due to insufficient enrollment.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/reputation-management-workshop-concord/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Speaking,Startup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20180414T045258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185352Z
UID:10002322-1526407200-1526414400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:San Francisco Executives and Tech Leaders Networking Mixer - W Hotel SF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our San Francisco Executives and Tech Leaders Networking Mixer event on Tuesday\, May 15th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm\, at the W Hotel\, Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at https://sf-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\n \nMeet C Level professionals or other executives from startups\, tech companies\, law firms\, and many other industries. Make new friends and the city and be ready and excited to interact\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with our other professionals attending our events. This opportunity to build relationships and find connections will set you on the right track to achieve your business endeavors. Regardless of your industry level or your industry\, you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at https://sf-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \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. \nThe event is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.\nRSVP Now at https://sf-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nSan Francisco Executives and Tech Leaders Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n5/15/18 – San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nW Hotel\n181 3rd Street\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94103\n \n \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. \n \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. \n\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 for advice for your law firm in San Francisco? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \nAre you looking to better your digital marketing strategies? Check David Mitroff\, Ph.D new book on AMAZON \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.  \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 \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. \nMore info and sign up at FreshBooks.com \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-executives-tech-leaders/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20181117T041556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185328Z
UID:10002303-1516730400-1516737600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Fashion Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer - Google Developers Launchpad
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 admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \nJoin us for a Fashion Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, January 23rd\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Google Developers Launchpad Space\, 301 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 (4th Floor). \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in technology\, fashion\, and the future fashion technology? Come and meet other professionals in this growing industries. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at Google’s Developer Launchpad space. \nRSVP Now at https://fashion-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com  \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking 7:00pm to 7:15pm: Google Launchpad Introduction 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Expert Panel 7:45pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nFASHION TECH START-UP TABLING OPPORTUNITY:\nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky Fashion Tech 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 fashion tech start-up tables. All fashion 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 “FASHION TECH START-UP TABLE OPPORTUNITY” ticket to be considered for this opportunity. A limited number (5) of tables are available. EMAIL us at team@professionalconnector.com with the SUBJECT LINE “Applying for Fashion Tech start-up table” and include your email\, contact info\, company website and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected. \nRegistering for a Fashion Tech Startup Table ticket does NOT give you a ticket for the event; only a direct email confirming your table spot from our Professional Connector Team will count as an event access ticket. \nRSVP Now at RSVP Now at https://fashion-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com  \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 then $12 \nFashion Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer at Google Developers Launchpad on 301 Howard Street\, San Francisco 1/23/18 – SF 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n\nEXPERT PANEL\n \nVadim Rogovskiy is the Co-Founder and CEO of 3DLOOK 3DLOOK has created a size recommendation solution for apparel e-commerce\, based on complex computer vision\, deep learning and 3D matching technologies. It is called SAIA and it allows customers of any online apparel store to get their perfect size of clothing in a few seconds after just uploading 2 photos. It increases conversion rates and decreases returns\, and is easy to implement into any website or a mobile app. Also SAIA can generate a 3D model of a customer using just 2 photos of him. We are currently preparing pilots with several biggest e-commerce companies and fashion brands. \n \nWhitney Cathcart is the Founder of Cathcart Technologies Whitney Cathcart is the founder of Cathcart Technologies\, a manufacturing and retail consulting firm who helps technology companies break into retail. Using her deep and broad experience in manufacturing and retail\, she helps startups with their product\, positioning\, and partnership strategies. Prior to founding Cathcart Technologies\, Whitney spent over two decades serving in executive leadership positions for some of America’s leading branded and private label manufacturers. \nOur Partners and Sponsors\n \nEstablished in 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area\, Ashley Chloe is a fashion-focused technology brand offering beautiful technology for the modern lifestyle. Its goal is to break the notion that technology and fashion must be separate. Ashley Chloe products have been honored by CES Innovation Awards for three consecutive years\, the Red Dot Design Awards\, and more. \n \nFounder’s Brewery doesn’t brew beer for the masses. Instead\, their beers are crafted for a chosen few\, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted taste. In short\, they make beer for people like them. Check out this local family run business at foundersbrewing.com \nLaunchpad Space is an event-based community space in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success. Learn more here. \nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \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 program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. @ProfConnector @DavidMitroff   \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. \nHOOCH is the first-ever subscription drink app where members receive One FREE Drink Every Day\, at top bars and restaurants around San Francisco. Use code “PACVIP“ and get your First Month membership for $1! It is your chance to discover top venues\, premium cocktail and drink options\, and invite-only events and experiences. https://hooch.co/ \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. \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://fashion-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/fashion-tech-expert-panel-google/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Fashion Tech,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20170816T035826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185251Z
UID:10002286-1506621600-1506632400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at Miele San Francisco Experience Center 9/28 6pm-9pm
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Thursday\, September 28\, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm to partake in the world’s largest beer celebration: Oktoberfest. Enjoy a wide variety of artisan beer\, fresh pretzels\, cheeses\, brats and more from our lead sponsor Miele\, celebrating their German heritage by featuring their remarkable appliances! Get involved in activities such as beer tasting\, live pretzel cooking and traditional cookie decorating at the beautiful Miele Experience Center\, located in 680 8th St #155\, San Francisco. \nThis occasion is the perfect event for professionals to expand their network. If you are looking for new opportunities\, new partners\, or to connect with great professionals or simply to have fun you will want to join this event at this upscale location! \nWhether you are into beer or not\, this is an excellent opportunity to connect. Everyone is welcome. \nFirst 60 entry tickets are complimentary! RSVP Required\, RSVP Now!\nThen\, RSVP for only $15 or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nRSVP Now At https://oktoberfest-at-miele-sf.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n \nHowever\, that’s not all! We’ll have 2 special guests making a live podcast: David Mitroff and Markus Wolf from Foodbrews\, where they learn about eating\, drinking and meet cutting edge and industry leading trendsetters while having fun. \n \nThe event is from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This is 21 years and older event. \nRSVP Now at https://oktoberfest-at-miele-sf.eventbrite.com\nRSVP for only $15 or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nOktoberfest @ Miele SF Experience Center\n9/28/17 – Miele San Francisco Experience Center\n6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) \n \nThe company focus is on manufacturing domestic appliances for the kitchen\, the laundry room and for floor care\, as well as machines for use in commercial operations and medical facilities (“Miele Professional”). \nMiele offers products to its customers that set the standards for durability\, performance\, ease of use\, energy efficiency\, design\, and service. This corresponds to the guiding principle “Immer Besser” which the founders Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann printed on their first machines – and which characterizes Miele to this day. \nVisit Miele Website: Miele Experience \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. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.  \n \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \nAll sales are final. No refunds allowed. \n\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. \nAre you looking for expert advice on changing your business model? Come network with our professional consultant and learn more about how we can help you. \nLooking to open a hotel or restaurant in San Francisco? Come mingle and network with other restaurant owners and business professionals to learn about recent restaurant trends. \nLooking to grow your San Francisco Law Form? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help develop your business strategy. \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.  \n\nOur Partners and Sponsors\n \nHOOCH is the first-ever subscription drink app where members receive One FREE Drink Every Day\, at top bars and restaurants around San Francisco. Use code “PACVIP” and get your First Month membership for $1! It is your chance to discover top venues\, premium cocktail and drink options\, and invite-only events and experiences. https://hooch.co/ \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps.\nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \n \nFoodBrews chronicles the adventures of Markus Wolf and David Mitroff as they investigate\, learn\, eat\, drink and laugh their way across the globe. From Michelin star chefs to at home brewers\, each episode begins by interviewing cutting edge and industry leading trend setters\, then moves into to David and Markus fully exploring (including eating and drinking) their way to a final debate about the future of this trend. This authentic adventure is always entertaining\, and we want to share it with you. https://www.foodbrews.com \n\nAll sales are final. No refunds allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/oktoberfest-miele-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Hero img mobile 3
CATEGORIES:Food Tech,General,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Startup,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20181117T041705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T041705Z
UID:10002290-1505844000-1505851200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:San Francisco AI and VR Expert Panel & Networking Mixer - Google Developers Launchpad
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 admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \nJoin us for an Artifical Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, September 19th\, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Google Developers Launchpad Space\, 301 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 (4th Floor). \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in technology\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation and the future of Virtual Reality (VR) and mobile graphics? Come and meet other professionals in this growing industries. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at Google’s Developer Launchpad space. \nDuring the event\, enjoy complimentary drinks and light snacks from our lead sponsor Google Developers Launchpad and Scotch Tasting from HOOCH. RSVP Now at https://san-francisco-vr-ai-event.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking 7:00pm to 7:15pm: Google Launchpad Introduction 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Expert Panel 7:45pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nThe expert panel will be examining the future and the current position of both AI and VR. The continuing rise of the AI and VR industry is obvious and we’ll discuss where it’s heading over the next few years\, with particular attention to its impact on our everyday life. \nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-vr-ai-event.eventbrite.com Early Bird tickets available for $15 or pay $25 at the door(Cash only at the door). \n\nSpecial HOOCH Scotch Tasting\nHOOCH is proud to present a tasting of two top-shelf spirits you are bound to love! Download the HOOCH app before the event to redeem free tastings of: \nBruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scotch Smooth as pebbles in a pool. It’s clean\, fresh and lively with both the oak and the grain in perfect harmony. The Botanist Gin & Tonic Classic cocktail with a luxurious taste. The Botanist is a Scottish Gin featuring hints of 9 gin aromatics and 22 hand-picked botanicals. Say hello to your new favorite Gin. \n\n\nExpert Panel Coming Soon…\nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-vr-ai-event.eventbrite.com \nSponsors\nImmersive Media Labs is a creative agency and digital production studio specializing in virtual reality and the production of unique immersive experiences. Check out their website at www.immersivemedialabs.com  \nVR EXPERIENCE – CLICK HERE \nRSVP Now at RSVP Now at https://san-francisco-vr-ai-event.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $15 then pay $25 at the door (at the door cash only) \nAI and VR Expert Panel & Networking Mixer at Google Developers Launchpad on 301 Howard Street\, San Francisco 9/19/17 – SF 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nLaunchpad Space is an event-based community space in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success. Learn more here. \nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \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 program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. @ProfConnector @DavidMitroff   \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. \nHOOCH is the first-ever subscription drink app where members receive One FREE Drink Every Day\, at top bars and restaurants around San Francisco. Use code “PACVIP“ and get your First Month membership for $1! It is your chance to discover top venues\, premium cocktail and drink options\, and invite-only events and experiences. https://hooch.co/ \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. \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://san-francisco-vr-ai-event.eventbrite.com \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-francisco-ai-vr-event/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T051340
CREATED:20170805T072929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185252Z
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SUMMARY:The Deviant Summer Mixer 8/31 6-9pm
DESCRIPTION:Looking to add a fabulous mixer to your Summer calendar? Look no further. Join The Ivy Plus Society at Mission’s newest craft brewery\, Standard Deviant Brewing. This former auto-body shop turned taproom works hard to produce high quality\, delicious craft beers that combine traditional recipes with subtle twists. \n$1 off on selected beer\, exclusive for our members. We invite the finest and brightest mavericks to mix and mingle at our Deviant Summer event this August! \nRSVP required. RSVP now at https://tipssfaug312017.eventbrite.com/?aff=pc \n \nSee who’s been talking about Standard Deviant Brewing:\n– “Falling In With the Deviants. Standard Deviant\, the Mission’s newest microbrewery\, has a killer location.” SF Weekly\n– “Like the name suggests\, the beers are standard\, but have some playful deviations…” Eater San Francisco \nUse this promo code and get $5 off: CONNECT5
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/the-deviant-summer-mixer/
CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Networking,Startup
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