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SUMMARY:People and Culture Office Hours with Ginny Nemchick
DESCRIPTION:Need help with job descriptions\, equitable hiring\, or management tips? Ginny’s got you. Use this link to schedule a session with Ginny.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/people-and-culture-office-hours-with-ginny-nemchick-7/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:The Funding Table Office Hours with Allison Howard & Rich Newell
DESCRIPTION:Getting access to capital shouldn’t feel like a mystery. The Funding Table is a free monthly office hours session hosted by Neighborhood Community Development Fund where local business owners can sit down with people who’ve been on all sides of the funding process — a founder who’s raised equity\, taken on debt\, and bootstrapped their way through growth\, alongside lending experts who specialize in getting businesses funded by traditional banks and nontraditional CDFIs. \nBring your questions\, your financials\, or just your curiosity. Whether you’re trying to understand your options for the first time or you’re ready to apply for a loan tomorrow\, there’s a seat at the table for you. USE THIS LINK TO SCHEDULE A SESSION.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/the-funding-table-office-hours-with-allison-howard-rich-newell/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch at Ascender
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us for a casual\, interactive learning experience designed for founders who are actively building. Each session focuses on a practical business topic\, broken down at a foundational level so you can learn\, ask questions\, and walk away with insights you can immediately implement. Along the way\, you’ll connect with fellow Ascender members\, meet new founders\, and share real experiences from your entrepreneurial journey. \nHappening the last Wednesday of every month\, come grow\, learn\, and build community with us.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/brown-bag-lunch-at-ascender-3/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
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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-18/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132938Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Coaching & Business Strategy Office Hours with Erin Bestic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your toughest business challenges\, half-baked ideas\, and “we need this done yesterday” problems. In these candid\, action-focused sessions\, you’ll get practical\, no-fluff guidance from Erin Bestic\, a strategist who’s led billion-dollar sales portfolios\, overhauled operations\, and coached leaders at every stage of growth. \nBook your Free 30-Minutes
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/executive-coaching-business-strategy-office-hours-with-erin-bestic-10/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135315Z
UID:22890-1778155200-1778162400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Marketing & Brand Strategy Office Hours with Madeline Farina
DESCRIPTION:Madeline Farina is a Pittsburgh-based marketing consultant who helps founders and small business owners build authentic brands\, clarify their message\, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers while staying true to their values. She brings experience across startups\, small businesses\, and larger organizations\, and loves supporting entrepreneurs with the businesses they’re building. \n“What to Expect” Overview \n\n– Clarifying their brand and messaging\, including ideal customer\, positioning\, and how to talk about what they do.\n– Practical marketing strategy questions such as what to post on social media\, how to improve their website\, or how to promote an upcoming launch or event.\n– Feedback on existing materials like Instagram accounts\, websites\, email newsletters\, or marketing ideas they want to pressure-test.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/marketing-brand-strategy-office-hours-with-madeline-farina-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:"How To Sell When You Have No Budget" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get the tools and tactics to start closing deals without expensive software\, big teams\, or paid lead lists. Hosted by Kyle Guinness. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Ascender and Kyle Guinness\, CEO of Revitalize\, for a one-hour hands-on workshop on how to start closing deals without expensive budgets. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nGetting in front of decision-makers\nStructuring a sales call\nFollow-up/Closing\nIntegrating AI into your sales process without breaking the bank\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nEarly-stage founders who need to generate revenue without a sales team\nEntrepreneurs and small business owners working with limited budgets\nStartup teams looking to build a scrappy\, repeatable sales process\nFreelancers and consultants trying to land more clients\nAnyone curious about using AI to streamline and support their sales efforts\n\n🍢🥂 FOOD & DRINKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET \nEnjoy refreshing beverages and bites while learning and connecting with other entrepreneurs and Ascender members. \n💻 🪑SPEND THE WHOLE DAY WITH US!\nJoin us before the workshop for a Coworking Day from 9:30 AM – 5 PM.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/how-to-sell-when-you-have-no-budget-workshop/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
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UID:22927-1779184800-1779192000@ascenderpgh.com
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-19/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260319T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191007Z
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SUMMARY:Problem Solving Sessions at Ascender
DESCRIPTION:Building a business comes with real challenges\, and you don’t have to tackle them alone. Our Problem Solving Sessions create a collaborative space where Ascender members can bring a real business challenge and receive thoughtful feedback and fresh perspectives from fellow founders and the Ascender community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld every 3rd Wednesday of each month\, come ready to share\, listen\, and solve together.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/problem-solving-sessions-at-ascender-4/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260325T135422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135422Z
UID:22892-1779364800-1779372000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Marketing & Brand Strategy Office Hours with Madeline Farina
DESCRIPTION:Madeline Farina is a Pittsburgh-based marketing consultant who helps founders and small business owners build authentic brands\, clarify their message\, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers while staying true to their values. She brings experience across startups\, small businesses\, and larger organizations\, and loves supporting entrepreneurs with the businesses they’re building. \n“What to Expect” Overview \n\n– Clarifying their brand and messaging\, including ideal customer\, positioning\, and how to talk about what they do.\n– Practical marketing strategy questions such as what to post on social media\, how to improve their website\, or how to promote an upcoming launch or event.\n– Feedback on existing materials like Instagram accounts\, websites\, email newsletters\, or marketing ideas they want to pressure-test.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/marketing-brand-strategy-office-hours-with-madeline-farina-6/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
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CREATED:20260325T140934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140934Z
UID:22906-1779368400-1779379200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Tech & Law Office Hours with Wei Yu
DESCRIPTION:Navigating legal stuff in the AI era Book a FREE 30-minute session with Wei\, an Intellectual Property Attorney. Use this link to schedule a session with Wei.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/tech-law-office-hours-with-wei-yu-7/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260319T185040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185040Z
UID:22850-1779883200-1779886800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch at Ascender
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us for a casual\, interactive learning experience designed for founders who are actively building. Each session focuses on a practical business topic\, broken down at a foundational level so you can learn\, ask questions\, and walk away with insights you can immediately implement. Along the way\, you’ll connect with fellow Ascender members\, meet new founders\, and share real experiences from your entrepreneurial journey. \nHappening the last Wednesday of every month\, come grow\, learn\, and build community with us.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/brown-bag-lunch-at-ascender-4/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260331T133537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133537Z
UID:22929-1780394400-1780401600@ascenderpgh.com
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-20/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260331T133056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133056Z
UID:22923-1780480800-1780488000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Executive Coaching & Business Strategy Office Hours with Erin Bestic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your toughest business challenges\, half-baked ideas\, and “we need this done yesterday” problems. In these candid\, action-focused sessions\, you’ll get practical\, no-fluff guidance from Erin Bestic\, a strategist who’s led billion-dollar sales portfolios\, overhauled operations\, and coached leaders at every stage of growth. \nBook your Free 30-Minutes
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/executive-coaching-business-strategy-office-hours-with-erin-bestic-11/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260325T135623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135623Z
UID:22894-1780574400-1780581600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Marketing & Brand Strategy Office Hours with Madeline Farina
DESCRIPTION:Madeline Farina is a Pittsburgh-based marketing consultant who helps founders and small business owners build authentic brands\, clarify their message\, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers while staying true to their values. She brings experience across startups\, small businesses\, and larger organizations\, and loves supporting entrepreneurs with the businesses they’re building. \n“What to Expect” Overview \n\n– Clarifying their brand and messaging\, including ideal customer\, positioning\, and how to talk about what they do.\n– Practical marketing strategy questions such as what to post on social media\, how to improve their website\, or how to promote an upcoming launch or event.\n– Feedback on existing materials like Instagram accounts\, websites\, email newsletters\, or marketing ideas they want to pressure-test.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/marketing-brand-strategy-office-hours-with-madeline-farina-7/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260331T133654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133654Z
UID:22931-1781604000-1781611200@ascenderpgh.com
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-21/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260319T191212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191212Z
UID:22870-1781697600-1781701200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Problem Solving Sessions at Ascender
DESCRIPTION:Building a business comes with real challenges\, and you don’t have to tackle them alone. Our Problem Solving Sessions create a collaborative space where Ascender members can bring a real business challenge and receive thoughtful feedback and fresh perspectives from fellow founders and the Ascender community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld every 3rd Wednesday of each month\, come ready to share\, listen\, and solve together.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/problem-solving-sessions-at-ascender-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260325T135755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135755Z
UID:22896-1781784000-1781791200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Marketing & Brand Strategy Office Hours with Madeline Farina
DESCRIPTION:Madeline Farina is a Pittsburgh-based marketing consultant who helps founders and small business owners build authentic brands\, clarify their message\, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers while staying true to their values. She brings experience across startups\, small businesses\, and larger organizations\, and loves supporting entrepreneurs with the businesses they’re building. \n“What to Expect” Overview \n\n– Clarifying their brand and messaging\, including ideal customer\, positioning\, and how to talk about what they do.\n– Practical marketing strategy questions such as what to post on social media\, how to improve their website\, or how to promote an upcoming launch or event.\n– Feedback on existing materials like Instagram accounts\, websites\, email newsletters\, or marketing ideas they want to pressure-test.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/marketing-brand-strategy-office-hours-with-madeline-farina-8/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260319T185216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185216Z
UID:22852-1782302400-1782306000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch at Ascender
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us for a casual\, interactive learning experience designed for founders who are actively building. Each session focuses on a practical business topic\, broken down at a foundational level so you can learn\, ask questions\, and walk away with insights you can immediately implement. Along the way\, you’ll connect with fellow Ascender members\, meet new founders\, and share real experiences from your entrepreneurial journey. \nHappening the last Wednesday of every month\, come grow\, learn\, and build community with us.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/brown-bag-lunch-at-ascender-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260325T141115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141115Z
UID:22908-1782392400-1782403200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Tech & Law Office Hours with Wei Yu
DESCRIPTION:Navigating legal stuff in the AI era Book a FREE 30-minute session with Wei\, an Intellectual Property Attorney. Use this link to schedule a session with Wei.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/tech-law-office-hours-with-wei-yu-8/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074218
CREATED:20260331T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133823Z
UID:22933-1782813600-1782820800@ascenderpgh.com
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-22/
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