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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260217T201503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T043045Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
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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-16/
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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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-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:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260325T140739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140739Z
UID:22903-1776344400-1776355200@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-6/
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:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
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CREATED:20260325T142423Z
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UID:22913-1776769200-1776776400@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-17/
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:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260319T190721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T190721Z
UID:22866-1776859200-1776862800@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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld every 3rd Tuesday of each month\, come ready to share\, listen\, and solve together.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/problem-solving-sessions-at-ascender-3/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260325T140307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140307Z
UID:22901-1777370400-1777377600@ascenderpgh.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260319T184927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184927Z
UID:22848-1777464000-1777467600@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-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260331T133306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133306Z
UID:22925-1777975200-1777982400@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-18/
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:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260331T132938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132938Z
UID:22921-1778061600-1778068800@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-10/
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:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260325T135315Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260327T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181734Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260331T133421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133421Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
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
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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:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260331T133537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133537Z
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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-20/
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-11/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
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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-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:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260331T133654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133654Z
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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-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:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260325T135755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135755Z
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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-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260319T185216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185216Z
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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-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:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260325T141115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141115Z
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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-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260331T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133823Z
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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-22/
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:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
CREATED:20260319T185330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185330Z
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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-6/
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:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111729
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185630Z
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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-7/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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