UND Night SF: Networking Social + Cultivators of Hope
We’re thrilled to announce that the Notre Dame Tech Forum and the Notre Dame Club of the San Francisco Bay Area have joined forces — and so have our June 11th events.
What began as a separate happy hour for ND sales professionals is now the opening act of a full evening celebrating the Notre Dame community in San Francisco. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to deeper cohesion, stronger outcomes, and a more connected ND presence across our capital city and the broader Bay Area.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Social Hosted by Notre Dame Tech Forum × ND Club of the San Francisco Bay Area
Kick off the evening with lite bites, drinks included, and a room full of Notre Dame alumni across tech, sales, venture, and beyond. No panels, no presentations — just genuine connection with people you’ll actually want to know.
Whether you’re an SDR, an enterprise closer, a founder, an investor, or simply proud to be part of the ND family, this hour is for you.
A warm welcome will be offered by Christine Thompson, President of the Notre Dame Club of San Francisco Bay Area, followed by brief introductions from representatives of the Notre Dame Silicon Valley Angel Group and the ND Tech Forum.
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | UND Night: Cultivators of Hope Hosted by ND Club of the San Francisco Bay Area
7:00–8:00 PM — Featured presentation by Neil Kane, Director of Capstone Thesis/Projects & Assistant Professor, ESTEEM Graduate Program at Notre Dame — followed by Q&A
8:00–8:30 PM — Closing remarks, raffle prizes, and continued socializing
Neil’s career spans co-founding venture-backed companies, mentoring through I-Corps and the NSF, and serving on the National Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship & Innovation. If you care about what Notre Dame is building — in the classroom and beyond — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Location Update The Mosaic at Three Embarcadero Center — Lobby Level Three Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Originally, the networking social was planned for Novela on Mission St. The new venue is just minutes away — and is actually closer to public transit, steps from the Embarcadero BART and Muni station.
Parking: Paid onsite ($24) at 3 Embarcadero Center
The entrance is located on the SW corner of Davis and Sacramento St to the left of the 4 way in-building cross-section. Suite is located street level, in the middle of the breezeway, near escalators and next to garden sitting area.
About the Partnership
The Notre Dame Tech Forum is an alumni-led, ecosystem-first platform connecting founders, investors, operators, and students across technology and innovation — with deep roots in the SF Bay Area and an expanding national footprint. The ND Club of the San Francisco Bay Area is the heart of the Notre Dame community in our city, convening alumni for connection, programming, and service.
By joining forces, we amplify what each organization does best — and create more cohesive, higher-impact experiences for every member of the Notre Dame family in the Bay Area and beyond.