In this lively episode of The Tech Bar, hosts Danny and Alex kick off with a pre-IT Nation Connect and IT Nation Gives party, featuring guests John Harden, Andrea Barrow, and Matt Topper. They discuss the upcoming 5K fun run, the importance of leadership in tech, and the IT Nation Gives initiative with K9s for Warriors, which pairs veterans with shelter dogs. The episode is filled with camaraderie, light-hearted banter, and a shared commitment to community and philanthropy, all while enjoying a variety of beverages, from bourbon to mango wheat beer.