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WEST PALM BEACH’S TECH COMMUNITY

MEET HERE.GO FURTHER.

A rooftop. A room full of possibilities.
Your people are here.

YOUR NEXT
GOOD NIGHT
↘EXPLORE THE LINEUP
LESS SCREEN TIME. MORE REAL CONNECTION.SCROLL TO MEET US ↓
NEXT ON THE ROOFTOPSink or Swim™ Poolside Pitch EventNOV 17, 20265:30—8:30 PM · TOP OF THE ROXSAVE YOUR SPOT ↗

THE RIGHT PEOPLE
CHANGE everything.

Ambitious minds. Open hearts. A shared belief that the next great thing starts with a conversation.

We’re the founders, builders, creatives, and curious minds making West Palm Beach a place to build something that matters. Once a month, we get together. You should be there.

FIND YOUR PEOPLE ↗

A conversation becomes an idea. An idea becomes a collaboration. And a city becomes a community.

THE MAGIC IS IN
WHO YOU MEET.
Community members making a new connection
TOP OF THE ROX / WEST PALM BEACH

ONE HELLO.
Infinite possibility.

Your next collaborator, co-founder, or favorite conversation could be standing right beside you. Come with curiosity. Leave with a connection.

IT STARTS WITH SHOWING UP ↗

MAKE ROOM
FOR possibility.

One rooftop. Twelve reasons to show up.
Choose your night. We’ll see you there.

FIND YOUR NEXT TUESDAY
Pitch Night02 / 12

Sink or Swim™

Poolside Pitch Event

WHENTUE · NOV 17 · 20265:30–8:30 pm
WHERETop of the Rox309 Clematis St, West Palm Beach

10 free volunteer spots available

GOOD COMPANY.
In every sense.

Made possible by the businesses
that believe in bringing people together.

THE PEOPLE
BEHIND the hello.

Community builders. Conversation starters.
Come say hi when you get here.

Lucie Allaire

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Founder & CEO · Co-host

Meet Lucie +

Lucie is the founder and CEO of a start-up tech company called Guiltless To Go, Inc that’s fueling her passion for health and fitness. She’s on a mission to make healthy eating easy. She understands the value of community building and the importance of expanding your business network, inspiring her to launch the West Palm Beach Tech Happy Hour and organize it with her co-host Shad.

Shad Goetsch

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Founder & CEO · Co-host

Meet Shad +

Shad L Goetsch is the founder and CEO of One Business Software, a digital agency specializing in custom software development and AI integrations. With over two decades of experience, he has helped businesses of all sizes – from innovative startups to Fortune 100 companies. Shad is passionate about collaborating with organizations that drive innovation and strengthen communities, empowering them to make a lasting positive impact.

Joe Russo

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Founder · Palm Beach Tech Association

Meet Joe +

Joe Russo founded the Palm Beach Tech Association, which grew into South Florida Tech Hub, and has spent years helping build the region’s tech community. He is the founder of Midnight, a home-security startup that verifies threats and gets useful information to emergency services, and previously led an AI product team at RapidSOS. Joe joined the West Palm Beach Tech Happy Hour team in 2026.

WITH OUR COMMUNITY ADVISORSAndrew Castro  /  Nicolas Fry
A LITTLE HELP. A BIG DIFFERENCE.

MAKE SOMEONE’S
first hello.

Help with check-in, photos, name tags, or setup. Meet everyone in the room, and enjoy the night on us. Ten free volunteer spots on participating nights.

Find my volunteer spot ↗CHOOSE “VOLUNTEER (FREE ADMISSION)” ON LUMA
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

GOOD
questions.

Still curious? Say hello ↗
01

Is this my kind of crowd?

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If you’re building, investing, creating, or simply curious about tech, you’re in the right place. Founders, developers, designers, investors, mentors, and newcomers are all welcome. Come solo or bring a friend.

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What does the evening look like?

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Check in, make a name tag, and settle into a conversation. There’s a short five-minute welcome from the hosts and sponsors, with the rest of the evening left for meeting people. Themed nights may also include pitches or demos.

03

Do I need to RSVP?

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Yes, please! Register on Luma so we can plan for everyone. Tech startup founders attend free with an approved registration. Ten free volunteer spots are available on participating nights. See the event page for other ticket options.

04

Where do we meet?

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At Top of the Rox, 309 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Most events are every third Tuesday, 5:30–8:30 pm. Check the lineup for special dates, including our Palm Beach Tech Week edition.

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What if I don’t drink?

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You’ll fit right in. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available. The rooftop extends its happy hour menu and pricing until 8:30 pm for our events.

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How can my company get involved?

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We’d love to hear from you. Sponsors can get event branding, a dedicated table or booth, online visibility, and opportunities to connect with the community. Use the sponsorship form below to start a conversation.

LET’S START A CONVERSATION

SOMETHING
on your mind?

A question, an idea, a company that should be part of this? We’d love to hear from you.

team@wpbtechhappyhour.com ↗