Consulting Groups San Francisco

Summer Social: Giants vs DiamondBacks

Please join us for our summer social at San Francisco's Oracle Park, as the SF Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks! SAT. AUG. 29th, 1PM PT. EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: https://bayarea.iiba.org/events/summer-social-sf-giants-vs-arizona-diamondbacks/

Katie Hopkins - Mocking Maverick

Accounting Firms Networking Happy Hour

**Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and connection with fellow accounting professionals in the Bay Area. This casual networking event is designed to bring the community together. No presentations, just great conversations.** **Reserve your spot [here](https://www.odoo.com/event/accounting-firms-networking-happy-hour-12082/register)!** Questions? Reach out to us at jalob@odoo.com.

¡Café y Conversación!

¡Volvamos al café Sacred Grounds! 2095 Hayes. Estas líneas de autobús pasan cerca: el 43 Masonic, el 6 Hayes/Parnassus el 5 Fulton y el 7 Haight. También se puede caminar de la parada del N Judah a Cole y Carl en unos 10 minutos. Si vas a llegar en coche creo que no es tan difícil encontrar donde estacionar. ¡Tengo muchas ganas de verlos!e

Cocktails and Tech Happy Hour at Novela San Francisco | September 9, 2026

**The Professional Connector** next **Cocktails and Tech Happy Hour** is on **Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 from 6PM to 8PM PDT** at **Novela San Francisco** ([https://www.novelasf.com/](https://www.novelasf.com/)) located at **662 Mission Street, San Francisco, California.** Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore new opportunities, or simply unwind after work, this mixer offers the perfect setting for meaningful conversations and connections. We look forward to an evening of networking, great drinks, and engaging conversations at Novela San Francisco. RSVP Now for FREE Early Bird Tickets while avialable. At The Door is $20. Early registration is encouraged. **RSVP NOW: [https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com](https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** **Note #1**: If you are feeling sick, have a cough, cold, fever, or any other symptoms, please stay home and join us at a future event when you are feeling better. **Note #2:** We are grateful to our host venue for welcoming our group. Please support them by purchasing at least one drink and, if possible, some food, and by tipping generously. Our 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 Novela 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. Regardless of your industry level, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. *Please note: **This event is strictly for guests ages 21 and over. ID is required for entry.*** RSVP Now for FREE Early Bird Tickets while avialable. At The Door is $20. Early registration is encouraged. **RSVP NOW: [https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com](https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** Our attendees work at companies such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Google, ZeroCater, Coffee Meets Bagel, Redfin, Google, 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. [The Professional Connector](https://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, Instapage, vCita, General Assembly, Constant Contact, Yelp, WeWork, 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/](https://www.professionalconnector.com/sponsors/) The Professional Connector proudly hosts our first partnership networking event with **Novela**, ([https://www.novelasf.com/](https://www.novelasf.com/)), one of San Francisco’s most stylish cocktail lounges located in the heart of SoMa. Known for its literary-inspired design, craft cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere, Novela offers the perfect setting for networking, socializing, and discovering some of the city’s most creative drinks. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, a curated selection of wines and beers, and elevated bar bites while connecting with professionals and new friends in a sophisticated yet welcoming space. With its chic interiors, cozy lounge seating, and energetic ambiance, Novela captures the modern spirit of San Francisco nightlife. Conveniently located near downtown San Francisco and the city’s major tech hubs, Novela is a favorite destination for after-work gatherings, social mixers, and memorable evenings out. **Located at 662 Mission Street, San Francisco, California.** We cant wait to see you! RSVP Now for FREE Early Bird Tickets while avialable. At The Door is $20. Early registration is encouraged. **RSVP NOW: [https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com](https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** **MEET THE PROFESSIONAL CONNECTOR/EVENT HOST - David Mitroff, PhD** David is a sought-after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing, digital leadership: growing your online presence, and the psychology behind building professional connections. **David Mitroff, Ph.D.** ([www.DavidMitroff.com](https://www.davidmitroff.com/)) is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting ([www.PiedmontAve.com](https://www.piedmontave.com/)). David questions assumptions, offers creative ideas, and encourages new initiatives from strategy through implementation. David’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales, increased customer experiences, and enhanced relationship building techniques. David has an extensive educational background, in addition to professional sales training, which includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration, Legal Studies, and Marketing, providing a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking, business strategy, relationship building, and networking. [Piedmont Avenue Consulting](https://piedmontave.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) helps businesses grow through strategic consulting, marketing, and operational support across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our [Restaurant Consulting](https://piedmontave.com/restaurant-marketing/) services help restaurants, bars, hotels, and hospitality brands increase visibility and revenue, while our [Event Marketing](https://piedmontave.com/event-marketing/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) services create impactful networking events and brand experiences that generate exposure and new business opportunities. We also provide [Business Bookkeeping Services](https://piedmontave.com/business-bookkeeping/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) to help companies stay financially organized and efficient, along with [Law Firm Business Consulting](https://piedmontave.com/san-francisco-law-firm-business-consultant/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) focused on client acquisition, partnerships, and long-term growth strategies for legal professionals. Contact us at [www.PiedmontAve.com](http://www.piedmontave.com/), and let’s create a customized plan to elevate your business success. Throughout his career, Dr. Mitroff has served as an instructor for several reputable colleges such as the University of California at Berkeley, in addition to being a featured media expert for NBC, ABC, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Washington Post, Hospitality Technology, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written books on[ Online Business Growth Strategies](https://davidmitroff.com/marketing-book/), Law Firm Business Growth Strategies, The Event Effect, and more! If 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! RSVP Now for FREE Early Bird Tickets while avialable. At The Door is $20. Early registration is encouraged. **RSVP NOW: [https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com](https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** [The Professional Connector](http://www.professionalconnector.com/). A vision of [Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc.](http://www.piedmontave.com/) 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. ### **Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy Attend?** Looking to expand your professional network in the Bay Area entrepreneurial and business community? Our Cocktails Networking Mixer is the perfect place to meet founders, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, marketers, and professionals from a wide range of industries. Exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and stay connected with what’s happening in the local business scene — all in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. ### **Who Usually Attends?** Our events attract a diverse mix of professionals, including entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, marketers, recruiters, business owners, and creatives. Attendance can range from intimate gatherings to larger mixers with hundreds of attendees. No matter the size, the environment is always friendly, social, and easy to network in. Event hosts will also be available throughout the evening to help introduce guests and keep conversations flowing. ### **What Should I Bring?** Bring business cards and be ready to share your LinkedIn profile or contact information. Networking events move quickly, so having an easy way to connect after the event helps turn conversations into lasting professional relationships. ### **Is There a Dress Code?** Business casual is recommended. Whether you’re coming from work or meeting friends afterward, we encourage attendees to dress polished and professional. Photos and videos may be taken during the event, so it’s a great opportunity to make a strong impression. ### **What’s on the Menu?** Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and beverages available throughout the evening at [Novela San Francisco](https://www.novelasf.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), one of San Francisco’s most popular cocktail lounges known for its stylish atmosphere and creative drink menu. ### **Want to Expand Your Network?** Whether you’re looking for new partnerships, career opportunities, business ideas, clients, or simply a fun and productive way to spend your evening, this mixer is designed to help you connect with ambitious and like-minded professionals. Invite your colleagues, friends, or team members and join us for an evening of networking, conversations, and community at Novela San Francisco. RSVP Now for FREE Early Bird Tickets while avialable. At The Door is $20. Early registration is encouraged. **RSVP NOW: [https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com](https://happy-hour-novela.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!***

Contemporary Fusion Dance Class in San Mateo

Come and immerse yourself in the world of Contemporary Fusion Dance. This is an all-levels movement class for students looking to expand their knowledge in contemporary dance. **About the class:** The first half of class is dedicated to warm up and exploration. We will warm up together with group combinations and contemporary exercises intended to make you sweat and get your body ready to move. The second half of class is dedicated to learning choreography and embodying it to music. Phrase work in this class draws from Erin’s experiences with contemporary, release, improvisation, Gaga, physical theater and floor work techniques. So join us, discover new techniques, explore unique movements, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and dynamic environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dance skills and elevate your artistry! **EVERY SATURDAY:** 10:30am – 11:30am **CLASS LEVEL:** This will be an inclusive, all levels non-judgemental space to listen to your body, connect with your breath, and embrace the thrill of moving bodies. **PRICE PER PERSON:** **New Student 7 Day - 7 Class Intro Pass: $69** (Save up to $176 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or **Class Drop-ins:** \- Single Session: $35 **[REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0)** **LOCATION:** Motion Arts Center 217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 • Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended). • If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety. • No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good. • Online Registration & Booking Required.

Inclusive Research: The Investment You Can’t Afford to Miss

**About This Meetup**: Disabled users aren't an edge case, they're the stress test that makes your product better for everyone. This talk will lay out a scalable methodology for centering disabled users in your research process and helps you make the business case for doing it. We’ll look at what you risk by skipping inclusive research, and what you stand to gain by making it a core part of how you build. Inclusive research isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a roadmap for building better products and a smarter investment in your organization’s success. Food and light refreshments will be provided. **Speakers:** Michelle Bucek (Senior Enterprise Customer Success Manager @ Fable) Elle Waters (Senior Product Accessibility Customer Manager @ Workday) **RSVP By September 1st:** If you receive a message from the organizers asking for your first and last names and do not reply by noon on Tuesday, September 1st, 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 – 6:50 Light snacks; socializing & networking 6:50 – 7:00 Introductions; community employment opportunities 7:00 – 8:00 Presentation by Workday and Fable **Address & Arrival Information:** The address to use in google maps is 163 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105. Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/x3AMv9nWKHobF1y17 Once inside the building, check in with Reception on the ground floor, go up to the Break Room on the 17th floor. Please bring a valid ID. Note: The name of the building is "160 Spear St" but the entrance on Spear Street will be locked after hours and guest should not use it. Enter on the Main Street side of the building instead and use the address "163 Main St" in google maps. **Access and Accommodations**: If you have access or accommodation needs, please advise us of any accommodation requests no later than Wednesday, August 26th, to allow us time to confirm accommodations.

Whose Cloud Is It Anyway? Take ownership of your data and your costs with BYOC

\*Please sign up on Luma: [https://luma.com/ruft92qf](https://luma.com/ruft92qf) ​SaaS is convenient right up until you need your data out, your vendor raises prices, or you need to connect internal systems. Bring Your Own Cloud splits the difference: the vendor runs the control plane, you keep the data plane in your own account. We'll go deep on design: how the control plane reaches into your VPC, where the shared responsibility line actually falls, leveraging open source databases, and cost reduction tricks that don't kill performance. Our speakers have built BYOC systems at every layer of the stack and will show the plumbing and failure modes. Come with hard questions. Bring your own cloud. ​ ​Food and drinks included 🍻 ​ ​*PS. Want to hear more great speakers? Sign up for the **Open Source Analytics and AI Conference** on Nov 2 (online and in-person).* [Register here](https://luma.com/eis7567t?utm_source=meetupeventdescription). *** # ​**​Agenda** * ​**6 pm** - Networking * ​**6:15 - 8:00 pm** \- Talks * ​**8:00 - 9:00 pm** - Networking

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/)

San Francisco Startup Networking: Real Problems, Real Answers, After Work

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in San Francisco.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-startup-networking-real-problems-real-answers-after-work-tickets-1997639854580?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** You don't need permission to enter the startup world. You need one working session. The way into a founding team isn't an application — it's being visibly useful to someone who's stuck. This evening is built exactly for that: founders bring the problems they can't crack, and the room works on them together, five people at a time. **🎯 WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT** Pricing, first hires, distribution, retention, churn — the things you've already solved at your job are exactly what's on the board tonight. Being the person who unlocks that conversation is how operators end up as co-founders, advisors and first hires. And you bring your own problem too: everyone here is both client and consultant. Yours can be "should I leave my job for a startup" — that's a real problem and the room has opinions worth hearing. **⚙️ HOW THE EVENING RUNS** Everyone submits one problem before the event, so the board is full when you arrive. The room votes, tables form — five people, one problem at a time. Two minutes to explain it, three minutes of questions only, eight minutes while the table works on it out loud and the author takes notes without defending. Halfway through, a second vote: the problems that didn't make the first round get their turn. **⏰ BUILT AROUND A WORKDAY** Doors at 7, structured part done by 9:10, bar open after. Home when you want. **🎤 NOBODY LEAVES WITH NOTHING** Near the end the host asks who still has no answer, and the room finds them a contact — by name, out loud. **🤝 MUTUAL MATCHES ONLY** You mark who you'd work with, we connect when it's mutual, within 48 hours. No cold lists, no awkward follow-ups. **📋 ONE THING IS REQUIRED BEFORE YOU COME** After booking you'll get a three-minute form in our [Mini App:](https://ascentvalley.com/community "https://ascentvalley.com/community") your problem in one line, some context, how long it's been unresolved. Only submitted problems make the board. **👥 WHO'S IN THE ROOM** Product, engineering, GTM and sales operators · solo founders looking for a commercial or product partner · builders exploring their next move · founders with teams who came to solve something specific. Hosted by **Andrew Krylow.** He greets every guest at the door, seats you at the right table, and makes the introductions. WHAT'S GUARANTEED: a curated room, two working sessions, mutual matches within 48 hours. WHAT WE DON'T PROMISE: a room full of investors. Some evenings have angels and scouts, some don't — better you know before you buy. Three rules said out loud: what's said here stays here · we share experience, not advice · switching tables mid-session is normal. Registration required. Contacts saved through the Ascent Valley Mini App inside Telegram — no new account. Ascent Valley — a founder and investor ecosystem across 20+ cities. [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")

Marin Professional Networking - In Person Meeting!

Come meet other networking professionals in Marin County. This is an **in person meeting**. We meet 7:00 am to 8:50am. Yep, it's early. But we're worth it! How are you growing your business? Networking with other professionals in Marin is the best way to get more business and get BETTER business. Let's talk! Come meet some nice folks on Zoom. You must RSVP on the link below to have us create a slide to introduce you! We meet IN PERSON on the 1st Thursday of each month. All other Thursdays are on Zoom. 7:00 am to 8:50am. RSVP HERE: [https://bnisfbay.com/ca-san-francisco-north-bay-network-54/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=9909](https://bnisfbay.com/ca-san-francisco-north-bay-network-54/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=9909)

Better Days: A Hackathon — San Francisco

RSVP here: https://luma.com/clickh-sie8 ​**VENUE IS 18+** Want to be a judge? Apply here, open till August 18th: [https://forms.gle/mMP7PxkFbpQ6dZby8](https://forms.gle/mMP7PxkFbpQ6dZby8?utm_source=luma) We're heading to Japantown for a full day of building, brought to you by ClickHouse! :) One day. Real problems. Real prizes. Pick a track, form a team of up to 5 (or go solo), and build something using ClickHouse + Postgres — OLAP and OLTP, like PB&J. This is an AI hackathon grounded in problems that affect everyday people: kids who can't read, adults who are lonely, a planet people want to help but don't know how. Build something someone would actually open on a hard day. Partner engineers will be at the expert bar all day to help you move fast. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks are on us. We close the night with demos, judging, and dinner together. **Four tracks to build in** ​**The reading crisis** Two-thirds of 4th graders read below grade level, and the kids furthest behind are falling fastest. Build the tool that helps a teacher spot who's quietly struggling, helps a student find the book they'll actually finish, or helps a library know what's working. ​**The loneliness epidemic** Half of American adults are lonely, and it's worse for the young. Build for the communities trying to hold people together: senior centers, campus groups, neighborhoods. ​**Climate action that's actually usable** People are worried and don't know what to do. Build the tool that replaces guilt with a clear next step, the rebate they didn't know existed, the local vote that actually cuts emissions, the neighborhood prep for the next heat wave. Not another carbon calculator. ​**Open track — your everyday crisis** Got a problem that keeps you up at night that isn't on this list? Bring it. Food access, caregiving, housing, mental health, if real people are struggling with it and a well-built tool could help, you're in the right place. **Prizes**: 🥇 Grand prize — 1k in Cash, ClickHouse Cloud credits $500 🥈 Runner-up — $500 in Cash, ClickHouse cloud credits $300 ​⭐ Bonus category (Build with LibreChat) - $250 cash ​🎉 Social raffle - Physical Gift, TBD ​**Schedule** 9:30 am — Doors open + coffee Check in, grab a drink, find your team ​10:00 am — Kickoff Rules, tracks, and tools walkthrough ​10:15 am — Hacking begins Expert bar open — ClickHouse engineers on-site all day ​5:00 pm — Submissions close Lock in your build ​5:05 pm — Demos + presentations Each team presents to judges, selected present to whole crowd ​6:00 pm — Dinner + awards Cash prizes, credits, and glory **​About [ClickHouse](https://clickhouse.com/?utm_source=luma)** ​ClickHouse is the open-source columnar database built for speed — the engine behind real-time analytics at massive scale. If you've ever needed answers from billions of rows in milliseconds, this is your tool. ​📚 Get started on [ClickHouse Github](https://github.com/ClickHouse/ClickHouse?utm_source=luma) ​💬 Join the [ClickHouse Slack Channel](https://clickhouse.com/slack?utm_source=luma) 💜 We’re hiring, [join our team](https://clickhouse.com/company/careers?utm_source=luma)!