About this event
All North America event dates: hustleentrepreneur.com/locations/north-america-networking-events/
NOTE: The venue is a smart wear (no hoodies or tracksuits) over 21 venue, ID must be shown. Venue Management have the right to refuse entry even with a ticket if these rules are not followed.
HUSTLE Oakland Entrepreneur Networking - Pro Active Networking Events
Oakland: The Most Action-Oriented Networking for Ambitious Founders & Entrepreneurs
Your next co-founder. Your first investor. Your biggest client.
They could all be at this event.
If you're building a business — or ready to start one — HUSTLE Oakland is where high-energy entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and create real opportunities. No fluff. No awkward small talk. Just meaningful connections that move the needle.
Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a side hustle, or raising your first round, this is your chance to meet mentors, investors, future team members, and fellow go-getters who can help you accelerate faster.
Why You Should Come:
- Meet founders, freelancers, and innovators who are doing the work — not just talking about it
- Share ideas, get feedback on your MVP, or find your next business partner
- Discover investor leads, pilot customers, or early adopters for your product
- Walk away with 3–5 valuable new connections (we make sure you actually talk to people)
Perfect For:
Startup founders | Aspiring entrepreneurs | Solopreneurs | Side-hustlers | Freelancers | Investors | Innovators
This is NOT your average “handshake and hope” networking event. We keep it fast-paced, inclusive, and founder-focused — with structured mingling to help you actually meet the right people.
It's FREE to attend — but space is limited and there is the expectation you buy a full priced drink at the bar.
Grab your ticket now before we sell out — again.
Where: Sobre Mesa, 1618 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA, 94612
When: 5pm – 8pm
Bring: Your business cards, your energy, and what you're working on
Don't just network. Make things happen.
Join the most proactive entrepreneurial community in Oakland.
Your next breakthrough connection starts here.
About the venue
A Latin American cocktail bar and small-plates restaurant rated 4.5 from around 490 reviews, mid-priced. It is closed Mondays and opens 5pm to 11pm Tuesday to Thursday. Reviewers praise the cocktails and atmosphere strongly, with a DJ on some nights; opinions on the food are more mixed. The small-plates format suits a standing, circulating event well.
Getting there
Genuinely well connected: 19th Street Oakland BART is a four-minute walk and 12th Street / Oakland City Center is five, so the venue is reachable from San Francisco in around fifteen minutes by train. Given BART's reach and downtown Oakland parking costs, the train is the sensible arrival.
