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SaaStr 2023: Mixers & Afterparties

Uncover the top SaaS mixers, afterparties, and more at SaaStr 2023. Don't miss out on this ultimate list for an unforgettable experience.

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Get ready for the hottest SaaStr mixers in and around the Bay Area! SaaStr 2023 is back, and it's the place to be from September 6th to 8th. Join the largest gathering of SaaS founders, executives, and industry leaders for three days of learning, networking, and unforgettable moments. With so many SaaStr mixers to choose from, we've got you covered. Check out our curated list of the must-attend events below. See you there!

Tuesday, Sep 5

1. The State of SaaS: Leaders Drinks

Cledara and ChartMogul have teamed up to bring forth an evening of networking in San Mateo, along with several prominent figures in the SaaS industry. It’s an opportunity for you to exchange ideas, build connections while relishing a wide assortment of cocktails, it’s indeed a great start to the event with a little catch-up to warm yourselves up and get familiar with the settings.

When: Sep 5 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM GMT-7

Where: Fogbird, San Mateo 

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2. Zendesk for Startups has a great pre-SaaStr event “Customers and Capital”

Learn from leaders at startups that have scaled

Two of the most crucial components for startups to scale are customers and capital. In this event, leaders from thriving startups and investors will share their best practices on scaling a customer-centric startup and securing your next round of funding.

When: September 5th, 2023, 4:00pm–7:00pm

Where: Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

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3. Sip, Snack, and SaaStr: The Ultimate Pre-SaaStr Networking Extravaganza

The Dynamic Duo: Dreamdata and Younium Join Forces!! Join us for the ultimate Pre-SaaStr Meet Up and Mingle Party, the perfect kickoff to the much-anticipated conference! 🎉🥂Get ready to mix, mingle, and make connections with fellow SaaStr enthusiasts before the big event. It's the ultimate icebreaker to meet new friends, catch up with old ones, and expand your network in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

When: September 5th, 2023, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Where: The Refuge San Mateo Restaurant, 66 31st Ave, San Mateo, Californien, US, 94403

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4. Pre-Saastr Huddle: Calling upon all CCOs and their post-sales leaders!

​Calling upon all founders, CCOs, and their post-sales leaders 

​Keeping it Real: Baring Post-Sale Truths and Trials

​The best in the business shed light on their post-sale challenges and secrets. Are you ready to dive into the depths of the most challenging post-sale conundrums? 

​Look no further! The stage is set for an electrifying event where post-sale leaders unite to dissect the toughest hurdles they've navigated over the past year.

When: September 5th, 2023, 4:00pm–7:00pm

Where: 28 E 3rd Ave #101, San Mateo, California

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5. The SaaSiest Welcome Bash Pre SaaStr Annual 2023

Come along, mingle with fellow SaaS enthusiasts, and experience a bar transformed into a glamorous experience, perfectly designed for connecting with your peers. ​Your hosts are Avoma (all-in-one AI Meeting Assistant, Collaboration, Forecasting and Intelligence platform for customer facing teams), Allegrow (the #1 platform for inbox placement) and Modern GTM (the leading SaaS consultants for go to market teams).

When: September 5th, 2023, 4:30pm–8:30pm

Where: San Mateo, California

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Wednesday, Sep 6

6. SaaStr’s First Wine and Food Festival

Take some time off to try out some of the best wines in the town while mingling with like-minded people from the industry. Pssst! It also has several food trucks too.

When: On Site

When: Sept 6, Starts 5 Pm

7. SaaStr Annual after-party

This after-party is co-hosted by Greenhouse and HiBob. The event is thoughtfully organised to bring together industry leaders and experts to celebrate the worktech solutions that are empowering today’s hiring teams.

But that’s not all, there is a lot of fun accompanying it and this time it’s even better!

When: September 6 | 7-9 pm

Where: The Academy Social Club | 2166 Market St. | San Francisco, CA | 94114

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8. Mission Cloud and AWS After-Party

Possibly the best opportunity for all SaaS professionals to connect with leaders in this industry. In this happy hour, you can mingle with the CEO, CTO, Data Learning and Machine Analytics lead of Mission Cloud.

With a lot of fun packed experience in the waiting, this is a win-win for all!

When: September  6 | 6:30-8:30 PDT

Where: Paul Martin, near Campus 

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9. SaaStr Annual 2023 After Party hosted by Workato

Join for drinks, light appetizers & bocce ball after SaaStr Annual 2023 Conference & Expo. Space is limited so register today to save your spot!

When: Sept 6th, 2023, 7pm - 9pm PT

Where: Pinstripe, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

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10. Sundowner for the SaaS Soul

​If you are a founder, CCO, or post-sales leader who wants to meet your tribe after the first day of the SaaStr festival, we got you! As the sun dips below the horizon, the SaaS world will come to life at the SaaS Sundowner. Connect with your peers, professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from the post-sale realm with a fusion of delectable refreshments and engaging conversations. Join us to ignite valuable partnerships and meaningful connections, and refuel yourself for the next two days at SaaStr! 

​Let's raise our glasses to innovation, collaboration, and a sunset that mirrors the brilliance of the SaaS industry.

When: Sept 6th, 2023, 6-9pm PT

Where: C Food Crush

251 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

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11. Time Capsule SaaStr Afterparty with Toplyne, Paddle, & Common Room

​Step into the Time Capsule Afterparty: A realm where art, music, and celebration collide.

Network, mix, and party with Toplyne, Paddle, and Common Room after Day 1 of SaaStr Annual. ​Your 2023 Time Capsule Party is set among curated exhibits from iconic moments and physical relics of the SaaS Industry's best-kept secrets.

​Featuring exhibits from SaaS's biggest companies and names.

When: Sept 6th, 2023, 6.30PM 

Where: Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

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12. Finance Unplugged

Join them for an evening of refreshing conversations and drinks. Build your network, expand your expertise, and discover radical strategies to succeed as a modern finance leader. This is your finance community.

When: Sept 6th, 2023, 7.00 PM 

Where: Pausa Bar & Cookery, San Mateo

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13. RevGenius X Hubilo, Bits & Bites: SaaS Comedy Roast

Attending SaaStr? Swing by our SaaS comedy roast! Our lineup is packed with top industry names, and no one is safe from the laughter. Make sure you join us for an exclusive night of networking! This event has been designed for marketing and revenue leaders from B2B space. To maintain an intimate atmosphere, all the submissions are subject to approval. 

When: Sept 6th, 2023, 6.30 PM 

Where: Pinstripes San Mateo

14. Postal and Navan are hosting an Opp-Tober fest 

Guten Tag! Join us Wednesday, September 6 for an Oktoberfest extravaganza following SaaStr, Day 1. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Wursthall - complete with premium hops-pitality and great company.

When: Sept 6, 6pm - 9:30pm PT

Where: Wursthall: 310 Baldwin Ave, 9440

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15. Coastal Therapy Yacht Party

You're the happiest when you're near water. It's true (google it!) So...

Come hang with your fellow SaaStrs and a few interesting guests on the Empress, a 90 foot luxury yacht.

🍢 Hors d'oeurves for your stomach.

🍸 Cocktails for your head.

💃 Jams for the soul.

It's all here.

When: Wednesday, September 6th, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Oyster Point Marina 95 Harbor Master Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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16. SaaStr After Hours Happy Hour, Rhymetec

When: Wednesday, September 6th from 7:30 - 9:30pm PST

Where: Fieldwork Brewing, 3030 S Delaware St, San Mateo

Sign up here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/saastrafterhourshappyhour7100845320988672000/comments/

Pre-SaaStr morning run with Dreamdata

Get ready for an energizing start to SaaStr as we kick off with a chill morning 5K run. Lace-up your running shoes and join us for a slow-paced jog where we'll explore the sights of San Mateo.

Not only will you get to experience the city, but you'll also have the chance to connect and have a blast with fellow SaaS enthusiasts who are joining this event.

When: Wed, Sep 6, 2023 from 7.30 AM

Where: 974 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, Californien, US, 94404

Memorial | Leo J. Ryan, 974 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States

Sign up here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/pre-saastrmorningrunwithdreamda7097643481006780416/about/

Thursday, Sep 7

17. Consensus Hosted After Hours Saastr Event

Join Consensus for a night of bowling, bocce, food, drinks and fun! No presentations, just good old fashioned networking and good times. Join us directly after Saastr’s “Big Party” at Pinstripes, just a mile from the San Mateo Events Center.

When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 8pm - 10pm

Where: Pinstripes | 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

Sign up: https://goconsensus.com/event/consensus-hosted-after-hours-saastr-event/

‍18. Women in Sales Happy Hour

They're hosting a happy hour at 5pm PST on 9/7 and it’s the perfect pre-party before the epic Lavender 💜 event happening later that night!

When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 5pm - 10pm

Where: Toy Soldier, 52 Belden PL, San Francisco

Sign up: https://womeninsalescommunity.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1yohceoo3-93a3q77D1cGFdFptP4FQRA#/shared-invite/email

‍19. Mutiny is hosting a Party Like It’s the 90s party

Going to SaaStr? Stop by the 90s throwback happy hour with our friends at Chili Piper, Mutiny, 🔮 Pocus, Navattic and Webstacks!

When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 5.30PM

Where: Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Sign up: https://www.pocus.com/event-party-like-its-the-90s?utm_campaign=SaaStr-2023&utm_source=Mutiny

‍20. Mutiny is hosting a Party Like It’s the 90s party

Guests will enjoy curated cocktails, great food, and even better networking at Fogbird in downtown San Mateo. The guest list will fill up quickly so please register ASAP; once at capacity we will start a waitlist.

When: September 7, 2023 | 5:00-10:30 PM PST

Where: Fogbird | 144 South B Street, San Mateo, CA

Sign up: https://coda.io/resources/events/saastr-happy-hour-mixer 

‍21. Grow with SAP and Remote are hosting a dinner

Supercharge your global expansion. Join us for an exclusive invite-only dinner to learn new strategies for unlocking global growth.

When: 6pm-9pm sail time | *5:15pm Transportation will be provided to and from the SaaStr conference

Where: The Empress Yacht - San Francisco Pier 40

Sign up: https://remote.com/events/remote-connect-2023/rc23sanfranciscoST?utm_campaign=Event_RC23_SaaStr%20Dinner_Q4%2F2023&utm_source=sap&utm_medium=partners&utm_content=ppsap20

‍22. A Glass of SaaS

​Join NEA and some of the hottest up-and-coming SaaS companies on Thursday, September 7th, 5:00pm-8:00pm for A Glass of SaaS—an evening of beer, bites, and plenty of SaaSy conversation at Fieldwork Brewing Co. We hope you can make it!

When: Thursday, 7 September, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Fieldwork Brewing Company - San Mateo

San Mateo, California

Sign up: https://lu.ma/aglassofsaas 

‍23. Unusual Ventures is hosting a PLG Happy Hour in Oakland from 5-7

Based in the Bay Area or in town for SaaStr? Come mingle with other PLG leaders in downtown Oakland at a casual happy hour hosted by Dopt and Unusual Ventures!

When: Thursday, 7 September, 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

Where: Oakland, California

Sign up: https://lu.ma/plg-hh-unusual-dopt

Friday, Sep 8

24.Vibramium.VC has an early stage founder and investor party

Join Vibranium.VC and partners for an exciting evening of networking and connections! Whether you're looking for funding, mentorship, or simply want to expand your network, this party is the place to be. Mingle with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and discover potential collaborations. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to connect and grow in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Space is limited, so request access now!

When: Sept 8th at 5:00PM

Where: TBD (SAN MATEO)

Sign up: https://saastrearlystagefoundersinve.splashthat.com/

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