Cocktails & Tech Happy Hour - San Francisco at Hardwood Bar | May 22, 2025

We are excited to host our Cocktails and Tech Happy Hour - San Francisco event on Thursday, May 22nd, from 6pm to 8pm at Hardwood Bar & Smokery at 680 8th St, San Francisco. San Francisco. Hardwood Bar & Smokery is the perfect spot for a laid-back happy hour in the heart of SoMa’s vibrant Design District on Brannan Street—across from the former Zynga headquarters and just steps from Adobe’s landmark office.

This event is FREE with an RSVP... so make sure you RSVP NOW!!
RSVP Now! [https://SF-Tech-Networking.eventbrite.com](https://sf-tech-networking.eventbrite.com/)
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Come to this San Francisco Business Networking event and be ready to build relationships, expand your network, and have a great time! We encourage entrepreneurs and employees to come and network.
Previous attendees have included people from companies such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Google, ZeroCater, Coffee Meets Bagel, Redfin, [[Ask.com](http://ask.com/)](http://ask.com/), Comcast Ventures, Oracle, Salesforce, GoPro, Sequoia Real Estate, DoorDash, Hyatt Regency, Kaiser Permanente, IBM, Genentech, Deloitte, Nestle, Accenture, HP, Intel, Amazon, Lyft, Facebook, HSBC, Yelp, J.P. Morgan and more. Regardless of your age (this is 21+ event), industry level, or your industry you are welcomed to join us!!
This event is FREE with an RSVP... so make sure you RSVP NOW!!
RSVP Now! [https://SF-Tech-Networking.eventbrite.com](https://sf-tech-networking.eventbrite.com/)
An RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!
This event this sponsored by HAProxyConf 2025!
Join 300+ engineers, DevOps pros, and tech leaders for HAProxyConf 2025 – the premier conference on application delivery, performance, and security – June 3–5 in San Francisco.
Get 15% OFF HAProxyConf with code "PiedmontAve"

Register now → https://www.haproxyconf.com
HAProxyConf 2025 is a must-attend event for DevOps engineers, system architects, backend developers, site reliability engineers (SREs), network and security engineers, IT managers, platform teams, and technical leaders such as CTOs and Heads of Engineering. If you are responsible for building, scaling, securing, or optimizing applications, this conference will give you the insights and tools you need. Whether you manage traffic across microservices, design infrastructure for high availability, ensure system security, or lead technical decision-making, HAProxyConf offers expert talks, real-world use cases, and direct access to the latest innovations in application delivery and edge security. It’s also the perfect opportunity for open source contributors and technology enthusiasts who want to connect with the global HAProxy community and learn from the core maintainers behind HAProxy One, the world's fastest application delivery and security platform.
Get 15% OFF HAProxyConf with code "PiedmontAve"

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COCKTAILS AND TECH HAPPY HOUR - SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday, May 22nd, from 6pm to 8pm at Hardwood Bar & Smokery
We look forward to seeing you at our Cocktails and Tech Happy Hour - San Francisco event on Thursday, May 22nd, from 6pm to 8pm at Hardwood Bar & Smokery at 680 8th St, San Francisco. San Francisco.
This event is FREE with an RSVP... so make sure you RSVP NOW!!
RSVP Now! [https://SF-Tech-Networking.eventbrite.com](https://sf-tech-networking.eventbrite.com/)
An RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!
The venue Hardwood Bar & Smokery https://www.hardwoodsf.com is located in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Design District on Brannan Street, offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere perfect for private events. With its spacious layout, elevated comfort food, and full bar featuring local brews and craft cocktails, it’s an ideal spot for everything from corporate gatherings to birthday celebrations. Whether you're planning a casual happy hour or a more formal event, Hardwood's stylish setting and convenient SoMa location make it a top choice for hosting memorable occasions.
Our Event Host David Mitroff, Ph.D. 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 Mitroff, Ph.D. ([www.DavidMitroff.com](http://www.davidmitroff.com/)) is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting ([www.PiedmontAve.com](http://www.piedmontave.com/)). David questions assumptions, offers creative ideas, and encourages new initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Host and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc.
Professional Connector ([www.ProfessionalConnector.com](http://www.professionalconnector.com/)) has hosted successful events with well-known sponsors and partners. Based on the type of event we reach out to different partners we have worked with in the past and are always looking for new sponsors. Our previous Partners and Sponsors have included such companies as WP Engine, vCita, General Assembly, Constant Contact, Yelp, Diablo Magazine, SF Business Times, Lyft, Uber and more. To learn more about our Sponsorship Opportunities, call us today at 510-761-5895 or visit our website [www.ProfessionalConnector.com/Sponsors](http://www.professionalconnector.com/Sponsors)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why & Who will benefit from this event?
Whether 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.
How many people show up?
Our 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.
What to Bring:
Bring your business cards and make sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally, short versions like[ linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff](linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff)
How to Dress:
This is a 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!
Photography & Video:
Our 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.
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We look forward to seeing you at our Cocktails and Tech Happy Hour - San Francisco event on Thursday, May 22nd, from 6pm to 8pm at Hardwood Bar & Smokery at 680 8th St, San Francisco. San Francisco.
This event is FREE with an RSVP... so make sure you RSVP NOW!!
RSVP Now! [https://SF-Tech-Networking.eventbrite.com](https://sf-tech-networking.eventbrite.com/)
An RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!