Every Founder, Every background,
One community.

you belong here.

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deliver innovative educational programs,
mentorship & expert coaching,
incubation, and a collaborative community.

  • Ascender is a vibrant nonprofit in East Liberty dedicated to shaping Pittsburgh’s future economy and its people through entrepreneurship. Guided by our founder-focused approach, we deliver innovative educational programs, mentorship and expert coaching, incubation, and a collaborative opportunity hub community.

  • Entrepreneurship takes many forms. We proudly work with early-stage tech, non-tech, and tech-enabled companies led by dedicated and diverse founders, defined across race, gender, age, and industry. Equity is central to everything we do, driving decisions that create an inclusive, supportive environment where all members can thrive.

  • Founder’s Club: A membership community for entrepreneurs actively building their businesses. Ideal for those who are seeking founder-to-founder energy, developmental support and flexible workspace

    Bootcamp: An annual 5-day intensive designed to propel founders forward in their journey & build bonds between industry peers. 

    Office Hours: Free consultation sessions with experts in various industries. Open to the public. 

    Workspace: Flexible Coworking, Dedicated desks and Private Offices for workers across industries.

Meet the team
Meet the team
Memberships

built for founders
who are done building alone

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Space.

Modern Co-working Hub
Flexible Plans & Amenities
Conference Rooms & Phone Booths
Free Parking, Coffee & Wi-Fi

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Programs.

Bootcamps
Monthly Workshops
Founder’s Hat
1:1 Business Coaching

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Connection.

Founder-to-Founder Energy
Innovative Community
Socials & Peer Learning Groups

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Cross-Sector Coworking

For founders who need more than a desk. Discover different industries in one space. Make real progress through relationships, not just networking.

Find your place to build what matters.

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