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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:Food & Restaurant Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Food & Restaurant Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, May 29th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Google\, 345 Spear St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 (6th Floor\, “Top of The Mark” room). \nAre you interested in learning about restaurant technology? Do you want to network with professionals who are particularly interested in advancing restaurant technology? Come and meet other professionals in this growing industry. This event is open to anyone from other industries and backgrounds who want to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come enjoy this panel and networking event at Google on 345 Spear St. \nRSVP Now at https://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:15pm: Google Introduction\n7:15pm to 7:45pm: Expert Panel\n7:45pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nSTART-UP TABLING OPPORTUNITY:\nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky 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 start-up tables. Allstart-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 “START-UP 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 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 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 https://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com\nEarly Bird tickets available for $12 or General Tickets for $15.\n \n~~EXPERT PANEL~~\nLarissa Russell – CEO and Co Founder of Pod Foods \nLarissa Russell is the CEO and co-founder of Pod Foods (Pod)\, a company that brings local and emerging brands into retail stores at a fraction of the time and cost so that high-quality products can be made accessible to consumers\, and small businesses can succeed. Prior to founding Pod\, Russell had a cookie business called Green Pea Cookie\, which made cookies out of peas. She and her co-founder Fiona Lee experienced the challenges of the B2B grocery supply chain first-hand. Russell graduated from Dartmouth College in 2013 and aims to inspire and create pathways for people to live their authentic lives. \nRaf Peeters\, Founder and CEO of Qcify \nRaf Peeters is currently Founder and CEO of Qcify Inc\, a technology company developing the next generation of quality control solutions to the food processing industry. Qcify’s AI technology helps reduce costs\, improve efficiency and take the human subjectivity out of quality control. Their technology is currently used across Australia\, Europe and the USA. Raf is also President and CEO of Innova Food Tech\, a consulting firm that’s active in the food industry and more specifically on the food equipment and processing side. In the 6 months prior to Innova Food Tech he was Co-founder and VP of Business Development at CottageMeal (now part of GrubMarket)\, an online marketplace where you can find locally made and grown food items. During this time he helped the company gain traction in the SF Bay Area and help them secure initial funding. Prior\, he was Technical Sales Support Manager\, Optical Sorting at Key Technology\, Inc from April 2013 to October 2014. He held the position of Area Sales Manager and Director US Operations at Visys from 2007 to 2013. Since moving to the USA in 2010 he has generated over $15M in sales and helped successfully launch 5 equipment companies in Northern America. \n~~ SPONSOR ~~\nCLEAN NUTRITIONAL BLENDS FOR YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE\nNot energy drinks and never any artificial colors\, flavors or sweeteners.\nSupplement Your Lifestyle™ https://www.lifeaidbevco.com \nRSVP Now at RSVP Now at https://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com \nEarly Bird tickets available for $12 or General Tickets for $15. \nFood & Restaurant Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat Google on 345 Spear Street\, San Francisco\n5/29/18 – 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.\nLearn 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 Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpadprogram. 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 \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. \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://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/food-restaraunt-tech-mixer/
LOCATION:3/30/21 – PAC Webinar Growing Your Brand Fast 2
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Food Tech,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Speaking
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