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HedgeWestSF March 2026 Meetup

HedgeWestSF March 2026 Meetup

Wed, Mar 4, 2:00 AM
From Hedge West SF - Quant, Data, and AI

**Join us for the quarterly HedgeWestSF meetup on Tuesday March 3, 2026.** **There will be a** **presentation by Vinesh Jha of ExtractAlpha -"From Noise To Signal: Making Alternative Data Useful; Lessons learned from a decade of working with alternative data, including why most datasets fail in real trading"** The meetup will once again be in San Francisco's West SoMa neighborhood at **Azucar Lounge - 299 9th Street** at Folsom Street. Food and refreshments will be provided, and there will be plenty of opportunity to meet others interested in quant, data, and AI in finance. It was great to see so many of you at the December 2025 event. Looking forward to seeing you again and meeting new attendees!

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32 attendees
Choosing a rewards credit card -  Is your portfolio really diversified?

Choosing a rewards credit card - Is your portfolio really diversified?

Fri, Feb 20, 1:00 AM
From San Francisco Bogleheads

Topic: Finding the best credit cards for rewards and travel You probably have a non diversified portfolio! Equal weight vs market cap weighted ETFs Thinking about joining us in person, please do. You'll get much more out of it plus sometimes we get dinner! Join in our discussion on this important topic. This is a FREE gathering of like minded individuals and not a commercial event. We have been meeting since 2018. Our bogleheads.org forum: https://bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=245259 Q&A - Confidentially ask questions on investing and we will discuss answers during the meeting. Use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDGPQETB13F5nHFX5Fdq1L9ZHb50j_fmY9Q1ClWKP0oMZBw/viewform?usp=dialog Burlingame Main Library Upper Study Room A (Main Level) 480 Primrose Rd Burlingame, CA 94010 Near Burlingame Caltrain Station. Lots of free parking San Francisco Bogleheads Chapter Free Email Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d83dfb760d89/signup

1 attendee
Berkeley - Bitcoin Meetup

Berkeley - Bitcoin Meetup

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00 PM
From Bay Area Bitcoiners
4.9

Casual in-person Bitcoin meetup for local bitcoiners to network with others and discuss Bitcoin.

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14 attendees
Lightning Developers Socratic Seminar 21

Lightning Developers Socratic Seminar 21

Fri, Feb 20, 2:30 AM
From SF Lightning Network Developers
4.8

Discussion-based Socratic seminar for those interested in Bitcoin and Lightning network, aimed at deepening understanding through debate.

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3 attendees
Bitcoin for Beginners

Bitcoin for Beginners

Sun, Mar 1, 10:00 PM
From Bay Area Bitcoiners
4.9

Learn by doing! We're using Testnet to receive & send Bitcoin to each other. Bitcoin Testnet is a replica of Mainnet. It's used for testing & development without risking real funds. It's a safe, fun way to learn Bitcoin basics. We're using this simple wallet (available on Android & iPhone app stores as "Blockstream") : [https://blockstream.com/app/](https://blockstream.com/green/) Prerequisites: 1. Install the Blockstream wallet onto your smart phone before attending. 2. Bring a pen & your smart phone.

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1 attendee
🗣  Public Purpose: The True Soul of Bitcoin -- JCCSF (& Lunch)

🗣  Public Purpose: The True Soul of Bitcoin -- JCCSF (& Lunch)

Tue, Feb 24, 7:15 PM
From SF Fun and Active Seniors Over 50 -- music, art, film & more
4.8

Lecture and lunch on the humanitarian potential of Bitcoin for socially conscious readers; attendees gain practical guidelines for humanitarian crypto projects.

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6 attendees
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Yes, if you have a passion for finance, you can start your own group on Meetup and create a forum for others in San Francisco to join and learn.

Yes, you can find various investment clubs on Meetup that cater to different experience levels and interests within finance.

Cancellations may occur depending on the organizer, so it's always wise to check for updates before attending an event.

Although many finance topics are covered, availability depends on existing groups in the area, and not every niche may have an active group in San Francisco.