This is group for anyone who is interested in learning how classroom finance topics are used professionally in the investment management industry. Come learn real tricks of the trade so you can make better investment decisions. The material covered should be relevant whether you are just starting out or are a veteran in the field.

There is life to banking and asset management outside of London and New York! Yes, here in San Francisco are we few and proud quants, traders, spreadsheet hackers and banking software developers looking to meet for an infrequent coffee or casual lecture.

If you have any interest in Vietnam, please join our group and meet others who share your interest. You can learn more about the Vietnamese language and culture, trade, art, biotechnology, healthcare, transportation, urban planning and other programs.You can also learn about other activities and programs in which San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee members and others are engaged. You can even join our travel programs. We are in our 16th year of creating programs that have the …

This is a group for social media managers, communicators, or digital marketers working in foreign representations in San Francisco. Foreign representations include consulates, trade offices, and innovation offices.

Get together with beginning and experienced investors near you. All investors are welcome. You do NOT need to be a subscriber to any publication to join and membership is free! Investors and traders from the San Francisco Bay Area who use technical analysis. (Charting, etc.) We are primarily equities focused. We look forward to meeting new members - trading experience is preferred. It is estimated that some 95% of stock market investors, traders, etc., experience a net loss over the long term. I …

Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters and crocheters! Come to a SF Knitters/Crocheters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. Beginners welcome!

The goal of this group is to have a safe and comfortable environment for a gay and bisexual men to get together to trade massages. You do not need to have massage skills but you do need to have a passion about giving and receiving massages. The massage should explore the entire body as long as your massage trade partner is comfortable with the boundaries. Members should not judge anyone's body but instead we should explore the beautiful body form and to enjoy the benefits and relaxation of a mas …

"Philanthrocapitalists see their donations as a means to creating a profitable solution to a social problem, attracting far more capital, far faster, and thus achieving a far bigger impact, far sooner, than would a solution based entirely on merely giving money away." (Bishop & Green, 2009) This is the underlying philosophy behind FOREXthropy; a mastermind group of FOREX traders who are passionate about high-impact, transformative philanthropy. At present we are looking to expand the group to in …

This is a group for experience designers who want to practice their trade, and developers, project managers and visual designers who want to understand more about what UI/UX design is, how it's practiced, and what factors real UI/UX designers consider. This is a place to understand the nuances of designing human-computer interaction and to help everyone get an idea of what to look for, how to approach it, and what the design process should look and feel like. Meetups are based on demand and are …

I'm a makeup artist in the Bay Area with 10 years under my belt and I get approached by women all day long asking about my techniques and secrets of my trade. Look no further, I have started a meetup group to aid woman who are clueless about makeup. Join me as I change San Francisco's Bay Area... one face at a time. Makeup is a powerful thing... it helps women feel confident, beautiful and and more importantly builds self esteem. How many times have you felt more beautiful and empowered with …

Public companies are a vehicle that can be used to help people and the planet. When investing in stocks it is important to consider the end product of the element for which you invest. Stock investors for good in San Francisco will align like minded people who believe that giving back and investing go hand in hand. Giving back to charity is encouraged as well as investing in companies that are striving to help the human condition. Join our group if you want to help show the lighter side of Wall …

Investors and traders from the San Francisco area who read IBD make up our group. Many of us follow Bill O'Neil's CAN-SLIM method of investing while others use variations. We look forward to meeting new members - trading experience isn't necessary.

Product Manager Breakfast is a relaxed conversation between Product Manager peers. The goal is for this to be a safe place where we vent, trade tips, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for our role. Note: this event is only for Product Managers. We've found that having people in other roles - even if they know a lot about product management - can make the conversation difficult.

Let's get together and see who's doing what and get going on some bitcoin projects! Its time for mobile payments and digital wallets. The time is right and there's a ton of work to do. Let's get it going!

Get together with beginning and experienced investors near you. All investors are welcome. You do NOT need to be a subscriber to any publication to join and membership is free! Investors and traders from the San Francisco Bay Area who use technical analysis. (Charting, etc.) We are primarily equities focused. We look forward to meeting new members - trading experience is preferred. It is estimated that some 95% of stock market investors, traders, etc., experience a net loss over the long term. I …

This group provides massage training for those wishing to use it with family and friends. Workshops are given mostly on the weekends in a park, on a beach or at hot springs resorts. The goal is to provide a place where people can come together to learn the techniques and trade massages, helping each other to be healthier and happier. Massages provide deep relaxing experiences when done with right techniques and a caring attitude. As an experienced massage therapist, I know the best way to keep …

This is a group to get folks who are interested in playing Living Card Games (e.g. A Game of Thrones, Netrunner, Starwars, Lord of the Rings, etc.) together to play, organize tournaments, and just generally to socialize about the games we love.

The corporate event technology group is a bay area based meetup for event and meeting managers, corporate planners, marketers, and event producers. The group focuses on efficiencies and savings gained from using technology solutions to manage events across the ecosystem.

Forget beer and frou-frou martinis. I love scotch! Do you? Let's trade tips, good finds, and go drinking (and dining) together. Are you in?

Marketing today versus marketing 10 years ago has dramatically changed. CMOs and VPs of Marketing are now expected to do more than create awareness, analyze competition, and create their go-to-market strategies. They are increasingly expected to drive pipeline and prove it too! This is a huge win for Marketing as it is changing the perception of the department across companies. They are being seen more and more of a revenue generator, rather than a cost center. Because of this, Marketers are bec …

Do you have many wires and left over pieces of electronic that need to find new homes? Wish for a random wire to show up in your life. Come to the San Francisco Wire Swap with your old wires and go home with traded useful wires.

Meet fellow UX and Interaction Designers near you! Come to a Meetup to compare tools, methods, patterns, and templates. Trade advice on careers, workflow, and share cool sites and apps for the web and mobile devices. We also have great opportunities to network with peers and colleagues and find bother freelance and job opportunities. Make valuable contacts as you mingle with new friends! We meet at the Adobe Offices in San Francisco and learn about the latest and greatest tools and techniques t …

We play Magic: The Gathering in downtown SF during the lunch hour. We'll keep it casual and fun. Dust off those decks and let's play! New-comers to MTG are invited to come and learn to play from patient teachers.

Drink, Trade, and Speculate... about BitCoins!

This is a Member-based Workshop where designers and trades people to come to create, explore, learn and launch their ideas. We offer classes in everything from Software classes to Welding; 3D Printing; Welding; WoodShop; Textile machines; Arduino, CNC Machining; Laser Cutting;Fabrication; and Arts and Crafts. The shop and resources are supported by our knowledgeable staff so if you run into new territory, you will find answers! We offer seminars and workshops to Members and Non-Members on topics …

We're creating this group as a way to meet with FarmVille players in the SF area. We'll trade stories, talk about play tips, talk about what people want to see in the game and hear what the development team is thinking about the future Play FarmVille at http://apps.facebook.com/onthefarm or go to http://www.farmville.com (hit the play now button).

Webcasting and live streaming are essentially interchangeable terms. If you are a webcaster or are interested in learning how to live stream, you've come to the right place. In our meetups, we'll talk about best practices, trade real-world stories and evaluate equipment and platforms. From mobile phone live streaming to professional large scale webcast productions, we'll cover the gamut.

Meet other local Boxer Owners to trade stories and tips. Get your dog — and yourself — out for some fun!