BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Ascender - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ascenderpgh.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ascender
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20180402T150146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3134-1524763800-1524769200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Hiring & Firing & Hiring Again
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nHiring & Firing & Hiring Again\nIn a startup\, you’re often in ‘survival mode’. Your first hire is typically a friend or family member\, while your second hire tends to mirror your own ideals and skill sets. The hiring and firing process can be a time to move past the general tendencies of a startup and focus intentionally on your brand\, diversity\, and culture. Join us in April for an in depth look at applying human resources to the hiring and firing process. Learn first hand how to find the right person to help you create the culture you want\, gracefully fire team members\, and become self aware of what your team needs. \nFeaturing: \nChristine Rogers-Raetsch\, Head of People at Duolingo
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/hiring-firing-hiring/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20180430T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173256Z
UID:3246-1527787800-1527793200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:PR for Startups: An Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nPR for Startups: An Awareness Workshop\nAt it’s core\, PR is storytelling. In this workshop\, we will be exploring how to find an angle\, approach PR as a reporter\, and nail press releases on your first try. We’ll also dive into what not to do and common mistakes our speaker\, Saul Markowitz\, has seen during his 20+ year career running Markowitz Communications. The event will be a chance for the audience to ask questions about their own PR struggles and learn the four golden rules of PR. \nFeaturing: \nSaul Markowitz\, President of Markowitz Communications
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pr-startups-awareness-workshop/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20180601T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3456-1530034200-1530039600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:The Art of Negotiations
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nThe Art of Negotiations\nWe negotiate daily in a variety of contexts: business\, family\, and social.  Negotiations serve several purposes: (1) establishing new or renewing old relationships; (2) changing behaviors and expectations; and (3) resolving conflict and disputes. How effectively we negotiate exerts important effects on the quality of life we live and how successful we are as entrepreneurs. Although negotiations are a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives\, many of us know little about the strategy and psychology of effective negotiations. Why do we sometimes get our way\, while other times we walk away feeling frustrated by our inability to achieve the agreement we desire? This talk will describe strategies for claiming and creating value through effective negotiation and conflict management. \nFeaturing \nTaya R. Cohen\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Organizational Behavior & Theory\nCarnegie Mellon University\, Tepper School of Business
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/the-art-of-negotiations/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20180627T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3641-1532626200-1532631600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Financial Strategy
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nFinancial Strategy: Aligning Financial Models\nHaving a financial model can only get you so far as an entrepreneur. What makes your model impressive is correlating non-financial and financial data in way that makes sense to outside parties. Join us in July to learn about 1) key operating metrics 2) characteristics of investment and 3) financial modeling with a purpose. This talk will explore VC capital as a source of funding for cross-industry entrepreneurs. \nFeaturing \nJoseph Donnelly \nChief Financial Officer \nVelocity Fund Partners
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/financial-strategy/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20180801T150130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3778-1535650200-1535655600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Unmasking Investors: What They're Really Thinking
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nUnmasking Investors: What They’re Really Thinking \nEver wonder what factors into an investor’s decision? Is it purely based on the return? For this Builders Series\, we’re putting investors in the hot seat and asking them the tough questions you’ve always wanted to know the answers to. We’ll be discussing the do’s and don’ts of contacting\, pitching to\, and working with local investors. \nFeaturing: \nZach Malone\, Principal at Draper Triangle Ventures \nChristopher Moehle\, Managing Director at Coal Hill ventures \nBobby Zappala\, Cofounder & CEO at Ascender \nModerator: Stephan Mueller\, COO at Ascender \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/unmasking-investors-theyre-really-thinking/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20181001T150623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3939-1540488600-1540494000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Pivoting: When? Why? & How?
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nPivoting: When? Why? & How? \nPivoting a business model can be challenging for any organization. Netflix\, for example\, went from mailing out DVDs to being a world-wide powerhouse for digital streaming. In a small or midsize organization\, the decision to pivot can be complicated. Do you listen to a potential investor who sees your business going in a different direction? Do you listen when a handful of customers keep asking for a new widget? Join us for this session discussing when\, why and how businesses choose to and survive pivots. \nFeaturing: \nJoe Ferrara\nGeneral Manager\, Wombat Security \nJoining Wombat in 2011\, Joe brings 20 years of experience in technology marketing\, operations and management to his role as General Manager. Recently Joe was a finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia and received a CEO of the Year award from CEO World. Joe has provided expert commentary and has spoken at numerous information security industry events including RSA Europe\, the CISO Executive Network forum\, ISSA International and information security regional conferences. His previous roles include President\, CEO and Chairman of Tollgrade Communications\, CEO of Marconi Communications North America and General Manager of Ericsson’s Wireless Software & Services and Routing & Switching Divisions. Joe holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a B.S. from Penn State University.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pivoting-when-why-how/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193340
CREATED:20181107T172411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4019-1543426200-1543433400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:End of the Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Starters and Builders Series Presents:\nEnd of the Year Celebration\nThank you to all who have attended and supported our Starter and Builder Series over the last two years. Join us in celebrating the end of our second year with free drinks\, appetizers\, and a sneak peak into our 2019 programs. Haven’t attended our series before? Come out and meet our ever growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. \nDoors: 5:30PM\nBrief Words: 6:15PM\nCelebration Ends: 7:30PM \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/end-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series,Starters Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR