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Bootstrappers Breakfast for San Francisco Startups

Fri, Oct 9, 4:00 PM

From Bootstrappers Breakfast for San Francisco Startups

4.8

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/)

11 attendees

Circuit Hacking Monday – Open Electronics Workshop

Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

4.8

Need some motivation to finish that electronics project? Join us for an open workshop where everyone brings something they're working on. We'll have soldering stations, test equipment, and a room full of people interested in electronics, programming, robotics, and embedded systems. Whether you're debugging a circuit, writing code, or designing your next gadget, you're welcome here. No lectures. No pressure. Just making things together.

3 attendees

Discover SF, Hardly Strict Bluegrass Music Festival

Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 PM

From Growth Social Volunteering Professionals

4.8

Hardly strict bluegrass music festival place holder https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/ 500k+ attendance Friends Circle

10 attendees

BrowserStack QA Meetup - San Francisco

Thu, Oct 1, 1:00 AM

From BrowserStack QA Meetup Group San Francisco

Many QA professionals feel the constant pressure to deliver fast, often at the expense of true, sustainable quality. It's a battle to integrate robust testing without slowing down critical development cycles. This often leads to missed opportunities for genuine quality improvement. Our upcoming BrowserStack QA Meetup is the place to gain fresh perspectives. Lilia Solis will share her unique experiences from government tech, offering practical strategies to elevate your testing and foster a truly quality-first engineering culture. You'll connect with local peers and discover new approaches. Reserve your spot today to refine your quality mindset and connect with the best in the field. ## What Will You Learn * You'll discover robust quality practices honed in high-stakes government environments. * You'll learn how to apply strict quality principles to your daily software projects. * You'll gain insights into fostering a true quality-first culture within your team. * You'll understand often-overlooked aspects of building resilient software testing. ## Agenda * 06:00 PM: Welcome and Networking * 06:20 PM: Session: What Government Tech Taught Me About True Software Quality by Lilia Solis * 07:00 PM: Community Discussions and Q&A * 07:30 PM: Dinner and Networking ## Who Should Attend * QA Engineers * Test Leads and Managers * Software Quality Analysts * DevOps Engineers with a quality focus * Professionals passionate about elevating software quality Reserve your spot to connect with peers and strengthen your approach to quality engineering.

1 attendee

FaB meeting in L.A., Venice Beach

Thu, Sep 24, 3:00 PM

From FaB Fashion & Beauty Tech MeetUp. Founded in SanFrancisco!

4.8

Sept 24th Venice Beach. Please contact Camille Cabale and Odile Roujol on Linked in as by invitation only, and a limited number of seats for founders and investors in the beauty and wellness space. We will talk about nutrition. Dean Neiger is Co-Founder & CEO of Maeva, a DTC nutrition brand for GLP-1 medication users. He leads brand strategy, marketing, and partnerships, building on a track record that includes co-founding and scaling Sky Organics to $60M+ in retail sales across major U.S. chains before a successful exit. Dean now applies that same brand-building and go-to-market expertise to serve the GLP-1 community. #metabolichealth #weightmanagement #detox #proteins

1 attendee

Laser Cutter Safety Training

Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 PM

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

4.8

Learn how to be safe while using the laser cutter! We have a 150W, CO2 laser cutter with a 3 x 4 ft bed. This training is required to use the laser cutter because we don't want people setting our most expensive equipment donation on fire. You have to do this training even if you were trained at the old space, as we have different safety features now. Training covers * Dangers of the laser cutter * How to be safe * How to put out a fire Each participant will cut a piece of cardboard on the laser cutter while following all the safety steps. This is also a good place to ask questions about specific materials or projects. There is a 5$ fee to register, and we suggest a 20-30$ donation for this class: https://donate.noisebridge.net. If the registration fee is a barrier to your participation, please reach out to the event organisers.

2 attendees

What Makes a Company Hard to Kill? Building for Resilience

Sat, Sep 26, 1:00 AM

From San Francisco Startup Traction & Funding Network

4.5

**Technology stopped being a moat and nobody's written the replacement playbook** What makes a company hard to kill when the technology behind it keeps changing? And how do you know if what you're building will survive the next twelve months? 🔹The old playbook doesn't work anymore. The honest answer is that it depends on what you build. 🔹In every market: hardware, software or other, durability comes from something different. 🔹Most founders are taught a version of the game that was built for someone else. Without enough market cycles to draw from, it is hard to know which old rules still hold or where they break down. **Speakers**: **[Ryan Eppley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-eppley/)**: CEO of Root Access **[Jeni Chang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/changjeni/)**: Managing Director, Founder Institute; Investor, New Energy Financials **[Linda Hong Cheng](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindahongcheng/)**: Founder of Abstract Atomic **[Aaron Edsinger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-edsinger/)** \- CEO of [Hello Robot](http://www.hello-robot.com/) **[Daniel Theobald](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-theobald/)**: Founder, Vecna Robotics; Co-founder, MassRobotics; Founder, Mekable **Agenda**: 6:00 — Welcome! 6:30–7:30 — Panel 7:30–8:00 — Networking with the speakers and the room **About us**: **[Founder Institute San Francisco/Oakland](https://fi.co/san-francisco)** AI rewrote the rules of company building. The playbook has changed. *Skills are no longer the barrier. Direction is*. At [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/san-francisco), we’ve merged our structured programs with AI agents that help founders do the work, not just learn how to do it. **Learn More: [https://fi.co/aifounder](https://fi.co/aifounder)** Interested in our program? **Meet the Team: [Jeni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/changjeni/)** & **[Lucas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucroot/)** \- come say "hi" 🌞 ➡️ **Our upcoming Fall cohort starts soon!** Apply by Oct 18th **[https://fi.co/san-francisco](https://fi.co/san-francisco)** **Additional Resources:** Find more [Startup Events](https://fi.co/events), explore [AI Tools for Startup Ideation and Validation](https://fi.co/ai-startup-ideation) to test what you hear tonight, or take the [Entrepreneur DNA test](https://dna.fi.co/). **Partner & Co-Host:** **[Founder's Guild](https://foundersguild.org/)** A global community of entrepreneurs building companies on their own terms and reshaping startup culture in the process. Rooted in Silicon Valley but open to everyone, we connect founders who recognize that entrepreneurship is both a craft and a responsibility. Improving financial outcomes and quality of life for founders worldwide.

2 attendees

Beers and Biotech at Curry Pizza House South San Francisco | Sept 24, 2026

Fri, Sep 25, 1:00 AM

From Food Tech Startups

4.7

Join us on Thursday, September 24th, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm PDT in South San Francisco for Beers & Biotech. Get ready for another round of **Beers & Biotech** on **Thursday, September 24th, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm PDT** in South San Francisco. Join us at **Curry Pizza House, 415 Grand Avenue**, a relaxed spot perfect for great conversations and new connections. Enjoy local craft beers, wines, and ciders, along with our famous Indian-fusion pizzas throughout the evening. **We’ll also have beers and pizza by the slice available for purchase.** Whether you’re a biotech veteran or just entering the field, it’s a great chance to mingle with the Bay Area’s dynamic biotech community. **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com](https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** We invite entrepreneurs, employees, and researchers to join this South San Francisco business networking event. Come prepared to forge new connections, grow your network, and enjoy a fun and engaging evening! Previous attendees have includes people from companies such as: Genentech, Amgen, Calico Life Sciences, Kaiser Permanente, 23ANDME, Pfizer, ABBVIE, INC, Accenture, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Kairser Permanente, and more. Regardless of your age, industry level, or industry, you are welcome to join us! [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/) **VENUE HOST - Curry Pizza House / Hidden Tap & Barrel** at 415 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco. Located in the heart of Downtown South San Francisco, the birthplace of biotechnology, **Hidden Tap & Barrel** offers the ideal setting for a relaxed happy hour, right across from City Hall and just a short walk from Genentech’s landmark office. Next door, **Curry Pizza House** serves up a diverse menu of Indian-fusion pizzas, classic pies, wings, and salads. **Located at 415 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California** We cant wait to see you! **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com](https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.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. Accelerate your business growth with customized consulting and marketing strategies designed to increase revenue, strengthen your brand, and help you stand out from the competition. [Bay Area Business Consulting](https://piedmontave.com/bay-area-business-consulting/) services help entrepreneurs and established companies develop growth strategies, improve operations, increase profitability, and overcome business challenges with customized solutions. Our [Restaurant Marketing](https://piedmontave.com/restaurant-marketing/) services help restaurants attract more customers through strategic branding, digital marketing, local SEO, reputation management, and promotional campaigns that increase revenue and customer loyalty. We also specialize in[ Hotel Marketing](https://piedmontave.com/hotel-marketing/), providing hospitality businesses with comprehensive marketing strategies, website optimization, search engine marketing, social media management, and targeted advertising to increase bookings, strengthen brand awareness, and drive long-term growth. 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](https://piedmontave.com/law-firm-business-growth-strategies/), [The Event Effect](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beers-and-biotech-at-curry-pizza-house-south-san-francisco-sept-24-2026-tickets-1994023614308?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 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! **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com](https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** The Professional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc. We 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 launches 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 organize, launch parties, recruiting events, sales events, and more! ## **Frequently Asked Questions** ### **Why attend?** Looking to grow your professional network in the Bay Area biotech and entrepreneurial scene? Our events are the perfect place to meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, and stay in touch with what’s happening in the industry all in a relaxed, friendly environment. ### **Who usually attends?** Attendance varies from small, focused gatherings of 20 people to large meetups of up to 400 attendees. No matter the crowd size, you’ll find everyone open, friendly, and easy to connect with. Our event hosts are always on hand to introduce you to new contacts and keep conversations flowing. ### **What should I bring?** Come prepared with business cards and an updated LinkedIn profile something short and shareable like [linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff](https://linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff).It’s a simple way to make connections that last beyond the event. ### **Is there a dress code?** We recommend **business casual**. Even if you’re coming straight from home, dress as if you’re heading to work you never know who you might meet! Photos and videos will be taken throughout the evening, so it’s a great chance to look sharp and professional. ### **What’s on the menu?** Expect *Curry Pizza House’s* crowd-favorite Indian-fusion pizzas served all evening long a delicious mix of bold flavors perfect for fueling great conversations . ### **Want to expand your business network?** Whether you’re refining your business strategy, exploring go-to-market ideas for your product, or just looking for post-work inspiration, our community of experienced professionals and industry experts is here to help. And if you’re searching for the perfect after-work mixer, invite your colleagues and join us! **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com](https://beersandbiotech-cph-ssf.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!***

52 attendees

AI Workflows PMs Use Every Day

Thu, Oct 1, 1:00 AM

From ProductTank SF

4.7

**The agent is just the tip of the iceberg.** An impressive AI demo is easy. Building a workflow you can rely on every day is hard. **Reliability lives in the plumbing:** the right context, connected tools, maintained instructions, deterministic steps, human checks, and visibility when something breaks. ***IMPORTANT:*** *Complete [this form](https://forms.gle/ftS3tNXHyHx8MpA26) prior to the event to receive your entry pass from Cribl via email.* On September 30, ProductTank SF is bringing together product people to share the AI workflows they **rely on every day**. Not prototypes, not polished demos, but the systems that are crucial to how they work. Each speaker will **show their workflow in action**, unpack **what makes it reliable**, and give you a **practical path to build on it yourself**. **KEY TAKEAWAYS** * **Real workflows** — tested systems speakers use in their day-to-day work * **Under the hood** — the context, tools, instructions, documentation, and human judgment that keep them running * **Build your own** — examples, resources, and a shared GitHub repo so you can experiment afterward **THE FORMAT** **Short talks → Audience Q&A** Each speaker gets **10–12 minutes** to show their workflow in action, followed by **10–15 minutes of audience Q&A** to dig deeper into the details. **THE SPEAKERS** **Jorge Alcántara**, CEO and Co-Founder of [Zentrik.ai,](http://zentrik.ai,/) will show how he combines Playwright, Storybook, and Codex to automate product video creation. **Albert Collell**, Senior AI Product Leader at Qurrent and product management instructor at Stanford, will show how an LLM-powered personal wiki turns meetings and interviews into a searchable second brain. **Tom Alterman**, Director of Product at GoodLeap and founder of [Tomek.io,](http://tomek.io,/) will show how he uses AI to take a product idea from concept to pull request. More speakers to be announced. *Attendance will be first-come, first-served. We will close doors once we reach capacity; arrive early to secure a spot.* *Special thanks to our generous sponsor:* * [Cribl](https://cribl.io/): Simplify how you route, transform, and reduce data with a central tier that provides choice, flexibility and control.

80 attendees

Discover SF -- Castro Street Fair

Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 PM

From Growth Social Volunteering Professionals

4.8

Place holder for Castro street fair

8 attendees

Designers and Engineers at Salesforce Park

Fri, Sep 25, 1:00 AM

From Gist IRL SF

4.7

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/UL9L3xS2ksuRqWeh34rd **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey builders and creatives, Join me for an evening of real shop talk about the thing on all of our minds right now: how AI is reshaping what it means to be a designer or an engineer. We'll kick things off with about an hour of app-guided one-on-one chats to break the ice, and then we'll split into small groups to head out for a bite at a local spot. The Gist IRL app handles all the pairings, so you always know exactly who you're chatting with next and can dive straight into the good stuff: What's actually in your stack right now? Cursor, Claude Code, Figma Make, v0, Lovable, something I haven't heard of yet? What's changed about how you work in the last six months? And the big one - how are people actually landing jobs in this market? Referrals, portfolios, side projects, going independent? Everyone at this event is navigating the same shift, and it's a fantastic way to compare notes with your peers in a warm, easygoing setting. Once the rounds wrap up, the best part begins. You'll select a few of the folks you hit it off with the most, form a small squad, and pick a nearby restaurant and head to dinner together right then and there. By the end of the evening, you're at a table with 4-6 designers and engineers swapping workflows, hot takes, and job-search war stories over a great meal. Whether these folks become your regular dinner crew, your go-to people for "hey, have you tried this tool," or you just enjoy a really memorable night out in the city, I know you'll be glad you came. The Plan: 6:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. 6:05PM - 7:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who's using what, how AI is changing their day-to-day, and what's working (and not working) in the job hunt right now. 7:25PM+: Form Groups & head to dinner. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and pick a nearby restaurant and head to dinner - your group leaves together tonight. Let's skip the usual routine of just collecting contacts and instead actually go to dinner together, maybe even discovering the people you'll be trading tool recommendations and job leads with all year. And when the plates are cleared, you can easily keep the conversation going through the app without ever needing to hand out your phone number. I'm so excited to gather around a table with you all and see where the night takes us. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/UL9L3xS2ksuRqWeh34rd **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

26 attendees

Fitness & Longevity Enthusiasts

Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 PM

From Gist IRL SF

4.7

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/OyFoqufftZ3j4DRkm6nf?utm_source=meetup&utm_content=a **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey health nerds, I'll go first: I cook most of my own food, care probably too much about where the meat came from, and keep a supplement stack I can defend maybe 70% of. This is the event I wanted to go to, so I'm running it. Here is the idea, plain and simple: one sunny afternoon on the grass at Marina Green, a circle of people who actually care about how they eat, train, sleep, and age, and the kind of specific, no-fluff conversation about it that most of us never get to have out loud. This is for people from all walks of life - the "I just want to sleep better" crowd, the marathoners and the lifters, plant-based and carnivore, macro trackers, sauna and cold plunge people, bloodwork and CGM people, and folks deep in the supplement and peptide rabbit hole. Total beginners are genuinely welcome. Nobody is here to sell you a protocol or convert you to their diet. The only ask is that you come honest and stay curious. Most of us have gone down a health rabbit hole that nobody in our life wants to hear about. What actually moved the needle for you, and what turned out to be an expensive nothing? What are you experimenting with right now? What did you swear by two years ago that you have quietly dropped? This afternoon is a space to say those things out loud, with people who genuinely want to hear them. There's also a less obvious reason to come. You can dial in your training, your sleep, and your bloodwork and still be quietly skipping one of the most consistently supported longevity variables there is: real people you actually see in person. So this afternoon is both halves at once - the conversation you want, and the thing the research keeps pointing at anyway. How it works: We'll gather right on the grass at Marina Green. For the first stretch of the afternoon, the Gist IRL app pairs you up for short, focused one-on-one conversations. You always know exactly who you are talking to next, so there is no wandering around wondering who to approach. That takes the pressure off and makes it surprisingly easy to skip the small talk and get straight to the good stuff - what you actually eat, how you actually train, and what you are actually testing. Then the best part: When the rounds wrap up, you pick the people you clicked with, form a little group of 4 to 6, and walk from the green over to Chestnut Street together to keep the conversation going. Everything on the list below is a short stroll away. By late afternoon you are sitting around a table with smoothies, cold brew, and real food, comparing notes with people who take this stuff as seriously as you do. Whether this becomes your monthly training-and-bloodwork group or just a genuinely refreshing Sunday, I think you will leave with a few things worth trying and a few people worth texting. The Plan: 1:00 PM - Check-in. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. Bring a blanket or something to sit on if you can - we'll have a few extras. 1:05 - 2:25 PM - One-on-one rounds. The app pairs you for short, focused chats about food, training, sleep, recovery, and whatever you are currently experimenting with. 2:25 PM+ - Form groups of 4 to 6 with the people you clicked with, pick a spot on Chestnut, and walk over together - your group leaves together today. Instead of having one great conversation about VO2 max and then trading contact info that never turns into an actual meetup, we grab smoothies, coffee, and food right away. You might just stumble into your new training partners, your Saturday hike group, or the one friend who finally gets why you own three different sleep trackers. And when the afternoon wraps up, you can easily stay in touch with everyone through the app - no need to trade phone numbers. One honest note: we're here to compare notes, not to hand out medical advice. Nobody on that lawn is your doctor. Take what's useful, be skeptical of anyone who sounds too certain, and run the serious stuff by an actual professional. I can't wait to share a table and hear what you are all experimenting with. A few favorite spots nearby: Earthbar - A five minute walk up to Chestnut, built for exactly this crowd: cold-pressed juices, protein and adaptogen smoothies, and a wall of supplements to argue about. Muse Juice Bar - A bright little counter on Chestnut for acai bowls, build-your-own smoothies, and add-ins like bee pollen and coconut cream. Blue Barn - At Steiner and Chestnut, the go-to for big made-to-order salads and grain bowls when the group wants an actual meal instead of a drink. Réveille Coffee - A clean, airy Chestnut Street spot with excellent espresso and plenty of table room for a group of six that wants to sit for a while. Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery - A low-key neighborhood roastery a block off the green, good for a slower, quieter table if your group wants to keep talking past your caffeine cutoff. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/OyFoqufftZ3j4DRkm6nf?utm_source=meetup&utm_content=a **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

13 attendees

Hardly strict bluegrass music festival place holder https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/ 500k+ attendance Friends Circle

10 attendees