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SUMMARY:Sales Strategy & Growth Office Hours With John Rodella
DESCRIPTION:Sales don’t happen by accident and whether you’re trying to land your first customer or scale your revenue\, clarity and structure make all the difference. Join John Rodella for Office Hours focused on helping founders sharpen their sales approach\, strengthen their pipeline\, and remove the obstacles holding back growth. \nWith more than 40 years of experience from growing his own company to $10M in annual revenue\, to leading a growth sector at Cisco Systems\, to investing as an angel John brings practical\, real-world insight into what actually drives sales. \nDuring office hours\, John can help you: \n\nClarify what you’re really selling and how to position it\nIdentify the right customers and how to reach them\nStrengthen your sales pipeline and process\nThink through sales hiring or team structure\nRemove barriers that are slowing your revenue growth\nMap clear next steps to move from talking to closing\n\nIf you want honest feedback\, practical strategy\, and a clearer path to revenue\, this session is for you. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/sales-strategy-growth-office-hours-with-john-rodella/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Product Strategy Office Hours with Mike Capsambelis
DESCRIPTION:Book a FREE 30-minute session with Mike\, Director\, Product Management\, Google.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/product-strategy-office-hours-with-mike-capsambelis-14/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Members Event: Pi Day Pie Contest
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting our annual Pi Day Pie Contest! 🥧 Bring your best pie to the kitchen\, sample the entries\, and cast your vote for a favorite. The winning pie (and baker!) will take home a trophy and some serious bragging rights. \nLet us know if you’re coming by emailing info@ascenderpgh.com.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/members-event-pi-day-pie-contest/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series: Getting your Finances in Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about essential bookkeeping principles with Ascender\, Jessica Minkus\, and Melanie Rutan\n\n\n\nJoin Ascender and the Bookminders team: Jessica Minkus and Melanie Rutan for a one-hour seminar to help you take control of your business finances. You’ll learn the core principles of bookkeeping and how to put them into practice—so you can make smarter decisions\, stay compliant\, and feel confident about your numbers. \nWe’ll cover how to set up your bookkeeping system\, record and categorize transactions properly\, and understand key financial statements. You’ll also learn how to account for different types of funding—whether it’s grants\, founder contributions\, or investments from friends\, angels\, or venture capitalists. Plus\, we’ll share practical tips for staying organized and maintaining accurate records as your business grows. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nFounders and small business owners managing their own finances\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs preparing for funding or growth\nStartup teams building financial systems from the ground up\nAnyone looking to strengthen their financial literacy and bookkeeping confidence\n\n🍢🥂 FOOD & DRINKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET \nEnjoy refreshing beverages and bites while learning and connecting with other business owners\, coworking members\, and community leaders. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series-getting-your-finances-in-order/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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