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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
CATEGORIES:Community
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000
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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Eryn Correa
DESCRIPTION:Got questions about formation\, equity\, or fundraising? Eryn’s your person. Use this link to schedule a session with Eryn.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/legal-office-hours-with-eryn-correa-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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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-8/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Founder Feelings Office Hours with Liana Maneese
DESCRIPTION:Join Liana Maneese for a supportive and grounding space designed to help founders\, creatives\, and leaders navigate the emotional\, relational\, and identity-centered challenges that come with building something meaningful. Drawing from Liberation Psychotherapy\, somatic abolitionism\, intersectional theory\, and a wide range of clinical and creative practices\, Liana offers guidance that connects big-picture systemic realities to your everyday lived experience. \nAs a clinician\, historian\, writer\, and identity navigation specialist\, Liana brings a trauma-informed\, anti-oppressive\, and deeply human approach to each conversation. Expect a space rooted in radical acceptance\, curiosity\, and care—one that centers people of the global majority\, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals\, adoptees\, and those seeking justice-oriented\, relationally aware support. \nTopics you can explore during office hours include: \n\nEmotional Resilience & Nervous System Grounding\nImposter Syndrome\, Self-Doubt & Self-Trust\nBoundaries\, Burnout Prevention & Work–Life Balance\nIdentity\, Leadership & Personal Evolution\nPurpose Alignment & Meaningful Work\nThe Emotional Life of Money & Scarcity Patterns\nDecision Fatigue\, Overwhelm & Reflective Clarity\nPeople\, Power & Relational Dynamics in Business and Creative Communities\n\nWhether you’re navigating uncertainty\, redefining your identity as your work grows\, or seeking more intentional and equitable relationships within your business or creative ecosystem\, Liana’s office hours provide a compassionate space to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with yourself. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/founder-feelings-office-hours-with-liana-maneese-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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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-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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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-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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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-2/
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-15/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
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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-3/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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