Brand Strategy San Francisco

Bootstrappers Breakfast for San Francisco Startups

Come Meet Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast At a Bootstrappers Breakfast® we have serious conversations about growing a business based on internal cash flow and organic profit: this is for founders who are actively bootstrapping a startup. The other attendees will all be in startups. It will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. NOTE: We start with round-the-table introductions, so be on-time so you don't miss that! For more information about the group - visit bootstrappersbreakfast.com (http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com/)

Hiking to a bright future together

Hiking in solarpunk spirit of systems change and radical collaboration. Let's meet under the tall dome at the Palace of Fine Arts and walk together to Mabuhay Gardens. Walk and discuss how we get to a brighter future together. 2-4 PM, November 19th, 2026. This hiking tradition began years ago when David Hodgson and I, Bobby Fishkin, started gathering multi-disciplinary collaborators for hikes. Do you have an inter-disciplinary interest addressing global challenges and in reaching a future fit for our future selves? Do you want to de-risk hypothetical ways to change the world in real time together? Are you a social innovator, a solarpunk, a systems change leader, a multidisciplinary agent of change? Come join our conversation while hiking. Hiking is good at creating rhythms of thought, pace of mind, and a social cadence for collaborative creativity and improvisational thought. We will have a good hike. Please RSVP so we know to look out for you: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004566063056 Later that day at Mabuhay Gardens (435 Broadway, San Francisco): 4-6:30 PM: Solarpunk Happy Hour 6:30-8 PM: Contact Improvisational Dance workshop with Juliana Mendonca 8-11 PM: Live Music Jam + Solarpunk Riffs If you wish to book or design or create events at Mabuhay Gardens: https://themab.org/book-event-space/

Ignite Your Network: Tech & AI Social

There are many groups promoting this event. Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event. This event is organized by Albert's List. The cost to attend this event is FREE [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-network-tech-ai-social-tickets-2004566800261?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-network-tech-ai-social-tickets-2004566800261?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Kick back and relax after hours at Microsoft Ignite with tech & AI movers in San Francisco. Join us at Bella SF for an evening of cocktails, good bites, and real conversation around careers, AI, and what everyone's working on. There's something for everyone, whether you're building things in Copilot, building a killer predictive model on Microsoft Fabric, accelerating productivity in Office 365, or developing the next big game on Xbox. What to expect * Cocktails and bites at Bella, a lounge in SoMa * Conversations with engineers, founders, operators and people building with AI * Music all night from Taking Back Sundance Who's it For Engineers, founders, operators, marketers, product managers, data scientists, designers, recruiters and anyone navigating a career in tech and AI right now. This event represents a significant opportunity for dedicated networking. While some attending companies are actively hiring, it is critical to understand that this is not a conventional job fair or recruitment event. There will be no usual keynotes, panels, and presentations. Our primary objective is to facilitate the creation of impactful and enduring professional relationships. Be sure to bring your LinkedIn QR code or Business Cards and be ready to introduce yourself and make awesome connections with people across all industries.

Volleyball. Training and Playing

Whether you’re starting out or looking for a place to play, you’ve landed in the right place.
You’re going to meet people who are going to help you get better as well as those who will become long time playing buddies. 



You’ll have an opportunity to learn how to get better the fastest way possible - but you’ll have to ask personally - everyone’s different. 😊
Join us whether it’s training, tournaments, or open play! 



You may come regularly or every now and then. Play for hours or a short while. You will find volleyball joy that will brighten your weekend or enough to change your life! 



Please RSVP to let me know you’re coming BUT note that most players don’t RSVP. There will be 20-30+ players and most of them come around 10:30. I’m at the beach early to help players improve in one or all of three areas - physical, technical, or mental. 



Bring what you would normally bring to the beach for a four hour stay. There is a bathroom across the street at the Beach Chalet which opens at 10:00. There are also bathrooms at the Beach Chalet sports field which is a six minute walk or at Safeway which is a five minute walk. 



Equipment and all fees associated with putting on this event including creating this MeetUp group is out of pocket. My intent is to make this event readily available and affordable. Donations are very much appreciated.
You may Venmo me @Dale Alvarez (smirking face emoji) 7330 or Zelle at jobealvarez@yahoo.com or 925-262-7330. Thanks so much! (I love your appreciative “thank-yous” but that doesn’t pay for the nets, balls, anchors, carabiners, gas, etc.) 🥰 



You’ll find that all you really need to start to enjoy beach volleyball is a ball and someone to play with (even though we have a bunch of other stuff and many like minded players.
I’m looking forward to contributing to your 3-4 hours of volleyball enjoyment!

Bay Area Singles Relational Lab - Facilitated Connection Experience

**Tired of dating apps and conversations that go nowhere?** **What if meeting new people could actually feel good again?** When we started Conscious Connections, I interviewed hundreds of people about dating and connection. And I kept hearing the same things: *"I'm tired of swiping and having the same conversations over and over."* *"I just want to meet someone I can have a real connection with."* *"Dating feels so superficial these days."* *"I'm exhausted by dating apps. I want to meet people in real life."* Underneath all those frustrations was the same longing: to meet people we can be ourselves with. To laugh, feel at ease, have meaningful conversations, and discover where a genuine connection might lead. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. Two hours that give you energy instead of taking it. Playful, warm, alive. People often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, honest and real again. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣. 👉 $59 to book your place, and hear from people who've been: [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Each booking is a place in our monthly Relational Lab. Your session date, time and Zoom link arrive by email within 24 hours. Booking close to a session? Go for it. We'll do our best to place you in it, or you'll join the following one. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗕? A guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction. Less performance. Less pressure. Far less small talk. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂. It's a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness and real-world human connection, made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦 \- Two hours of live\, guided connection games from your own couch \- Cameras on\, everyone present: you laugh\, play\, move and engage \- Facilitated in real time by Eloah\, with 15 years of experience\, and shaped around whoever is there \- An optional in\-person gathering afterward for those who join the session\, where applicable \- A WhatsApp thread to stay connected\, where applicable 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨 \- The felt experience of being fully yourself with people you just met \- Relational tools you carry into dates\, friendships\, family and every room you walk into \- For some\, new friends\, a whole new circle\, even a partner\. We've seen all of it grow from here\. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗜𝗙 \- You value growth\, and you want it to feel good\, fun and playful \- You'd rather experience something than just consume more content \- You're craving social spaces with more depth \- You want deeper connection without forced intimacy \- You're open to meeting people in a more intentional way 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? For 2 hours, you step into a parallel world where strangers stop feeling like strangers. We play connection games designed to drop the small talk, meet our common humanity, and exhale into the ease of being yourself with others. For some, it's the first time they've ever felt this. You're in control at all times, choosing your edges: playful and light, or bold and deep. Often, the lighter we play, the deeper it gets. We've seen people make lifelong friends, meet partners, even heal their relationship with a parent. It isn't therapy. It's what becomes possible when a space is held this well. 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? Neither would we, if the only calls we'd been on were meetings that drag on or webinars where someone talks at you. This is the opposite. Everyone's camera is on, everyone's playing, and you feel connected within minutes. Facilitated with mastery, online is as powerful as being in the room. We know, because we've run both for years. You come exactly as you are, from your own couch, with no outfit, no commute and no awkward entrance. Most people leave lighter than they arrived. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻? After the online session, you're invited to an optional gathering in person, where applicable. It's your chance to practice what you've learned out in the world, without the small talk. Eloah chooses the place and time with care, based on who was present, the weather, what's happening in the city that day, and sometimes what the group discovered about each other's passions and hobbies. 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? The tools are yours for life. You'll notice them on your next date, in your next hard conversation, at your next dinner with friends. People come back months later and tell us how differently they now walk into a room. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀? Dating apps are a tool. Connection games are a tool, too. What matters is how they're designed, how we use them, and the intention we bring. Here, you're among people who chose to show up with curiosity and a genuine desire to connect. Instead of trying to impress someone through a profile or a string of messages, you experience one another in real time. You discover how people listen, laugh, express themselves, navigate vulnerability and respond to others. And you get to notice how you feel in their presence. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? It's slow dating, and the long game is the shortcut. Instead of pairing you up, rotating you and praying for chemistry, most games are played with everyone together, so you meet each other as humans first. Many people leave with new friends, some with a whole new circle, and if more develops over time, it grows from a solid foundation. On a first date, people show their best face. Here, you see the full face, and your chances of falling for a real, imperfect human are much higher. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁? This is a connection-to-self-first space. Many people who ask this have had experiences where things got sexual or romantic too fast, and it felt forced. Sexual energy is one of the most powerful energies there is, and it deserves respect. Here, you connect to all of yourself first, and then to others as whole people. You learn relational frameworks you can play as gently or as boldly as you choose. Some people arrive mending a broken heart, unsure they even want to date again. Others arrive ready for something wild and alive. Nothing is pushed on you, and you move at your own pace. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? People who want more depth in how they meet others. Some are new to the city and rebuilding their circle. Some are coming out of a long relationship and wondering where to start. Many have full, busy lives and still want more. Plenty are introverts who would never walk into a bar mixer. What they share: curiosity, an open heart and readiness to meet their equals. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Sessions are open to every adult age, so who's there changes from month to month. What people share is readiness for real connection, and that tends to matter far more than a birth year. Many say their most surprising connection was with someone they'd never have swiped on, or who would never have swiped on them. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲? Groups are kept small by design, so you're never just watching a screen full of talking heads. Connection deepens when there's room for every voice. This is also where you meet your city's introverts: you thought you knew everyone, and they've been hiding. If you happen to be the only one on the day, it becomes a private 1:1 session with Eloah, normally $319, at no extra cost to you. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 $𝟱𝟵? You're investing in an experience most people never have, held by a facilitator with 15 years of experience. One game, one moment, can change the trajectory of your life. We keep it as affordable as possible so this glimpse of what's possible can reach everyone. We tend to overestimate the cost of doing something, and underestimate the cost of not doing it. Each session takes its own shape with whoever is present. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘁. Free to RSVP. 👉 $59 to book your place: [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)

Volleyball. Training and Playing.

1001 Great Hwy, San Francisco. Stairwell #17 across from the Beach Chalet. 9:00 start time. Ocean Beach Volleyball Meetup is a training-and-play event for players who want to get better, not just jump straight into games. Everyone starts with three short phases of VBX Volleyball training before open play. VBX is a no-net training system that helps players improve faster by giving them more touches, more rallies, and more chances to read, move, pass, set, and attack in game-like situations. After the VBX warm-up and skill-building phases, players move onto the nets for open play. As the group keeps improving, we’ll also set up more courts geared toward doubles play for players who want a faster, more competitive challenge. All levels are welcome, but the goal is simple: train first, play better, and build a stronger Ocean Beach volleyball community. Let me know how I may help you! Come train, play, and grow with us. See you on the sand! Coach Dale VBX Volleyball Systems 😊🏐😎 Questions? Message me here.

AI, Meet A11y: Building Access at the Speed of Now

**About this meetup** The world works with ServiceNow, and ServiceNow works with AI. Come learn about how we’re using AI internally to build inclusive products as well as offering AI-driven accessibility features to our users. Then, we’ll turn it over to our customers to hear about their experience with AI and accessibility. Food and drinks will be provided for this exclusively in-person event. **Featured speakers** * Aileen Hackett, Director, Product Portfolio Management * Pratik Contractor, Senior Staff Inbound Product Manager * Ebun Alabi, Inbound Product Manager * MJ Jawili, Senior Principal Product Manager **Special guest ServiceNow customers** * Andrew Broderick, Co-Director at SF Tech Council * Daniel Fontaine, Accessibility Lead at San Francisco Bay Region Network * Eli Gelardin, Director at SF Office of Disability and Accessibility * Anjali Shastri, VP of Business Development at Evinced **RSVP by Thursday, November 12, 9:00 am Pacific** If you receive a message from the organizers asking for your first and last names and do not reply by 9 am on Thursday, November 12, you may be removed from the guest list. We need to provide an official guest list of names to our host's security team for check-in. **Event agenda** * 6:00 – 6:30 Light snacks; socializing & networking * 6:30 – 6:45 Introductions; community employment opportunities * 6:45 – 7:00 Presentation on AI screen summarization * 7:00 – 7:15 Presentation on AI tools for building accessible software * 7:15 – 7:50 ServiceNow customers panel * 7:50 – 8:00 Closing **Address arrival information** The address to use is 101 Green Street, San Francisco, California. Once inside the building, check in with Reception on the fifth floor. Please bring a valid ID. Bike parking is available in the office. We are located 0.7 miles from Embarcadero BART (about a 15-minute walk). **Access and accommodations** If you have access or accommodation needs, please advise us of any accommodation requests no later than Thursday, November 5 to allow us time to confirm accommodations.

Developing for iPhone Duo and Rethinking the Testing Pyramid in the Age of AI

Join Bay Area Swift at Lyft HQ for two talks: * Xavier (Weijia) Huang: Opportunities with iPhone Duo * Elliot Fiske: Rethinking the Testing Pyramid in the Age of AI Elliot draws on his experience at an 800 person mobile company and as a solo developer. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious about Apple platform development or have been developing since NeXTSTEP. 6 PM: Snacks and networking 6:30 PM: Talks 8 PM: Continue at a nearby bar Enter via the Berry 185 Lobby 2 elevator, closest to Oracle Park. Update your RSVP if your plans change. Transit: Lyft HQ is a short walk from [San Francisco Caltrain station](https://www.caltrain.com/station/sanfrancisco) and the [Muni N Judah](https://www.sfmta.com/stops/king-st-4th-st-15239) and [T Third](https://www.sfmta.com/stops/4th-st-king-st-17397) stops at 4th & King. Muni buses [30](https://www.sfmta.com/routes/30-stockton) and [45](https://www.sfmta.com/routes/45-unionstockton) also stop nearby on Townsend Street. BART riders can [transfer at Powell to the T](https://www.sfmta.com/places/union-squaremarket-street-station). Recordings will be shared on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/showcase/11607564) with speaker permission. Contact us if you’d like to speak, volunteer, or provide a venue or sponsorship for future events. Thanks to Lyft for hosting.

Building on Discontent: AI and the Arts, Sciences and Humanities at UC Berkeley

Business Professionals Dinner Alexanders Steakhouse Cupertino | Nov 12, 2026

Complimentary invitation-only dinner on growing and scaling your business, hosted by Growth-Scaling.com at Alexander's Steakhouse Cupertino. Join business owners and leaders in law, healthcare, construction, architecture, engineering, and other related industries on **Thursday, November 12th, 2026, from 5:30PM to 8PM at Alexander's Steakhouse Cupertino**. Private dining room, dinner, and it's complimentary. **Why free?** This is how we meet the business owners and business leaders in Cupertino we want to know. The dinner is our introduction. You leave with a full stomach and a clear picture of what's actually holding your revenue where it is. **The talk: How to Grow and Scale Your Business** Most firms don't have a marketing problem. They have a scale problem, the owner is the bottleneck, revenue plateaus, and every new client adds work instead of profit. **David Mitroff, Ph.D**. and **Steven Lockhart** walk through the five-phase Growth Scaling Method from their book, the same method they use with their own clients: • **Orient** — the one number every firm owner needs to know before spending another dollar on growth • **Measure** — where your leads, revenue and time are leaking right now • **Engineer** — picking the one growth path that fits your firm, and saying no to the rest • **Build** — the systems that let the firm grow without you working more hours • **Compound** — how referrals, reputation and online presence stack on each other year over year Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation. Reserve your complimentary seat now — once the room is full, it's full. **RSVP NOW: [https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com](https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text our Northern California office at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[,](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator) email **[team@growth-scaling.com](https://team@growth-scaling.com/)**, or fill out the event form at \*\*[https://growth-scaling.com/#event ](https://growth-scaling.com/#event)\*\*and we'll hold a seat for you. *Every guest is also offered a complimentary private growth session for their own firm after the dinner. Optional, and yours if you want it.* You can schedule a 30-minute call with **David Mitroff, Ph.D. and Steven Lockhart** at a time that works best for you: **Schedule your call here:** **[https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min](https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min)** **Business Professionals Dinner** Thursday, November 12th, 2026 · 5:30–8:00 PM · **Alexander’s Steakhouse in Cupertino** Join a private dining room of Cupertino practice owners for dinner and an hour on what actually grows a business. **What we'll cover** * **Why growth stalls.** The four ceilings that stop a practice — and why more marketing spend fixes none of them. * **The three numbers.** What a new patient costs you, what a patient is worth, and how long until you're paid back. Most owners have never run them. * **Where practices lose patients.** The gap between the phone call and the appointment, and what it costs you every month. * **Being found, trusted and chosen.** How patients — and now AI search — decide which practice to call. * **One path that compounds.** Why one finished acquisition channel beats five half-built ones. * **The first ninety days.** A sequence you can run in your own practice, starting the next morning. **Who's leading it** **David Mitroff, Ph.D.** is a business growth strategist and keynote speaker with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He has taught at UC Berkeley, spoken twice at TEDx, mentored for Google for Startups, written five books on business growth, and advised over thousand of clients. **Steven Lockhart** has spent more than 25 years growing healthcare practices — SEO, websites, content, reputation and patient acquisition. He's a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and works with medical practices across more than 30 specialties. Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation. Reserve your complimentary seat now — once the room is full, it's full. **RSVP NOW: [https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com](https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text our Northern California office at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[,](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator) email **[team@growth-scaling.com](https://team@growth-scaling.com/)**, or fill out the event form at \*\*[https://growth-scaling.com/#event ](https://growth-scaling.com/#event)\*\*and we'll hold a seat for you. *Every guest is also offered a complimentary private growth session for their own firm after the dinner. Optional, and yours if you want it.* You can schedule a 30-minute call with **David Mitroff, Ph.D. and Steven Lockhart** at a time that works best for you: **Schedule your call here:** **[https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min](https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Growth Scaling helps businesses achieve sustainable growth through proven digital marketing solutions and effective business strategies. Whether you're looking to attract more customers, increase revenue, strengthen your brand, or scale your operations, our team provides customized strategies designed to deliver measurable results. Learn more about how we can help grow your business by callus today at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)** or visit our website **[https://growth-scaling.com/](https://growth-scaling.com/)**. [Growth Scaling](https://growth-scaling.com/) is proud to host this exclusive **Business Professionals Dinner** at **Alexander’s Steakhouse in Cupertino**, one of the Bay Area’s premier fine-dining destinations. This intimate evening brings together business professionals, practice owners, executives, and business leaders for meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and exceptional dining in an elegant setting. Enjoy a delicious steakhouse dinner while **David Mitroff, Ph.D.** and **Stephen Lockhart** lead a focused **20-minute presentation** on practical strategies to grow your business. The discussion will cover digital marketing, branding, patient acquisition, business development, and proven ways to strengthen your practice or clinic in today's competitive market. Following the talk, guests will have the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, ask questions, and build valuable professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. **Location:** **Alexander's Steakhouse Cupertino** **19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014** We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of insightful discussion, excellent cuisine, and meaningful connections. Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation. Reserve your complimentary seat now — once the room is full, it's full. **RSVP NOW: [https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com](https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text our Northern California office at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[,](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator) email **[team@growth-scaling.com](https://team@growth-scaling.com/)**, or fill out the event form at \*\*[https://growth-scaling.com/#event ](https://growth-scaling.com/#event)\*\*and we'll hold a seat for you. *Every guest is also offered a complimentary private growth session for their own firm after the dinner. Optional, and yours if you want it.* You can schedule a 30-minute call with **David Mitroff, Ph.D. and Steven Lockhart** at a time that works best for you: **Schedule your call here:** **[https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min](https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min)** **Meet David Mitroff, Ph.D. – Business Growth Strategist & Co-Founder of Growth Scaling** David Mitroff, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized Business Growth Strategist, keynote speaker, executive coach, and marketing consultant dedicated to helping businesses accelerate growth, increase revenue, and build lasting customer relationships. As the Co-Founder of **[Growth Scaling](https://growth-scaling.com/)** and Founder of a Consulting Firm, David works with entrepreneurs, executives, startups, and established organizations to create practical growth strategies that deliver measurable results. Through **Growth Scaling**, David helps businesses identify new opportunities, strengthen their brand, improve customer acquisition, optimize marketing performance, and develop scalable systems for long-term success. His approach combines proven business strategy with innovative marketing techniques, allowing organizations to stand out in competitive markets while creating sustainable growth. David is a sought-after speaker who delivers engaging presentations on business growth, strategic networking, brand positioning, digital marketing, leadership, customer experience, AI for business, and relationship building. His presentations provide audiences with practical, actionable strategies they can immediately implement to grow their organizations. David earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with additional coursework in Business Administration, Marketing, and Legal Studies. His diverse educational background, combined with extensive professional sales and consulting experience, enables him to challenge assumptions, develop creative solutions, and guide organizations from strategy through successful execution. Throughout his career, David has served as an instructor for prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley, and has been featured as a business expert by NBC, ABC, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, The Washington Post, Hospitality Technology, Hospitality Net, and numerous other media outlets. David is also the author of several business books, including ***Online Business Growth Strategies*, *Law Firm Business Growth Strategies*, *The Event Effect***, and other publications focused on marketing, networking, and business development. Whether you're looking to increase sales, generate qualified leads, improve customer retention, develop a stronger marketing strategy, or scale your business for long-term success, **Growth Scaling** provides the expertise and guidance to help you achieve your goals. **Ready to grow your business?** Schedule a complimentary consultation with **David Mitroff, Ph.D.** and discover how Growth Scaling can help your business reach the next level. Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation. Reserve your complimentary seat now — once the room is full, it's full. **RSVP NOW: [https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com](https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text our Northern California office at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[,](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator) email **[team@growth-scaling.com](https://team@growth-scaling.com/)**, or fill out the event form at \*\*[https://growth-scaling.com/#event ](https://growth-scaling.com/#event)\*\*and we'll hold a seat for you. *Every guest is also offered a complimentary private growth session for their own firm after the dinner. Optional, and yours if you want it.* You can schedule a 30-minute call with **David Mitroff, Ph.D. and Steven Lockhart** at a time that works best for you: **Schedule your call here:** **[https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min](https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min)** **Meet Steven Lockhart – Digital Marketing CEO & Co-Partner of Growth Scaling** Steven Lockhart is the Founder & CEO of Healthcare-related Marketing Firm and Co-Partner of Growth Scaling, bringing more than 25 years of experience in digital marketing, business strategy, and healthcare practice growth. He has dedicated his career to helping medical practices build a stronger online presence, attract more patients, and achieve sustainable growth through innovative digital marketing strategies. As the founder of Marketing Firm, Steven leads a team focused exclusively on serving healthcare organizations. His expertise includes healthcare SEO, website development, content marketing, local search optimization, branding, reputation management, and patient acquisition strategies. His healthcare-first approach enables medical practices to navigate the unique challenges of the industry while building long-term digital authority and measurable business growth. In his role as Co-Partner of Growth Scaling, Steven works with business owners and executive teams to develop digital marketing strategies that increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and create scalable systems for growth. His experience in marketing leadership, technology, analytics, and business development helps organizations implement data-driven strategies that produce lasting results across healthcare and other professional service industries. Steven is also the author of ***The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing: A Partnership Approach to Building Your Digital Legacy***, a practical resource that provides business owners and marketing professionals with actionable strategies for building a strong digital presence, creating lasting customer relationships, and developing a sustainable marketing framework for long-term growth. His insights reflect decades of experience helping organizations adapt to changing technologies while remaining focused on delivering exceptional value to their customers. Through his leadership, strategic vision, and passion for innovation, Steven continues to help businesses embrace digital transformation, strengthen their market position, and achieve meaningful, measurable results. Whether your goal is to attract more customers, improve marketing performance, build a stronger online presence, or scale your business, Steven Lockhart and the Growth Scaling team provide the expertise and guidance to help you succeed. Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation. Reserve your complimentary seat now — once the room is full, it's full. **RSVP NOW: [https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com](https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text our Northern California office at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[,](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator) email **[team@growth-scaling.com](https://team@growth-scaling.com/)**, or fill out the event form at [https://growth-scaling.com/#event ](https://growth-scaling.com/#event) and we'll hold a seat for you. *Every guest is also offered a complimentary private growth session for their own firm after the dinner. Optional, and yours if you want it.* You can schedule a 30-minute call with **David Mitroff, Ph.D. and Steven Lockhart** at a time that works best for you: **Schedule your call here:** **[https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min](https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min)** **[Growth Scaling](https://growth-scaling.com/)** helps construction companies, law firms, and healthcare organizations accelerate business growth through strategic consulting, data-driven marketing, and proven growth systems. We partner with business owners and leadership teams to strengthen their brand, generate qualified leads, improve client acquisition, and create scalable processes that drive long-term success. Whether you're looking to expand your market presence, increase revenue, attract higher-value clients, or streamline operations, Growth Scaling provides customized strategies designed for your industry. By combining business development, digital marketing, automation, and operational excellence, we help organizations build sustainable growth, outperform competitors, and achieve measurable results. Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation. Reserve your complimentary seat now — once the room is full, it's full. **RSVP NOW: [https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com](https://alexanders-business-dinner-sc.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text our Northern California office at **[510-761-5895](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[,](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-services-business-owners-leaders-lunch-ruths-chris-irvine-tickets-2001241118056?aff=oddtdtcreator) email **[team@growth-scaling.com](https://team@growth-scaling.com/)**, or fill out the event form at \*\*[https://growth-scaling.com/#event ](https://growth-scaling.com/#event)\*\*and we'll hold a seat for you. *Every guest is also offered a complimentary private growth session for their own firm after the dinner. Optional, and yours if you want it.* You can schedule a 30-minute call with **David Mitroff, Ph.D. and Steven Lockhart** at a time that works best for you: **Schedule your call here:** **[https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30mi](https://calendly.com/team-growth-scaling/30min)**

Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Yosemite Fall Colors - Camping n Hiking

Camping and Hiking in the heart of Yosemite - Yosemite Valley. Limited spots available. Fall is one of my favorite times for visiting Yosemite and there are many reasons - * Fewer People * Cooler Hiking Weather * Beautiful Scenery For Photography * Clean Crisp Air * Peaceful campground and warm campfire on cool evenings 1. RSVP on this page doesn't count :) **If you are interested in joining, [RSVP here](https://www.meetup.com/last-minute-backpackers/events/317183020/) (at the link given below) and answer the questions** https://www.meetup.com/last-minute-backpackers/events/317183020/