Starters Series

CAC, CPA, CLTV, the acronym list for sales goes on and on. Join us as we help you understand the pieces of the puzzle that help you focus in on the right metrics to maximize your sales effectiveness.   Speaker: Phil Marzolf

Today you’re by yourself, tomorrow you may have a team of five. Now is the time to think about future challenges, in order to sync up your team and your organization’s goals. Hear from serial entrepreneurs on how to build long lasting processes and strategies... Read more »

Financial Modeling is the task of building an abstract representation of real world financial situations. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Financial Modeling can be one of the most challenging tasks for a new startup or non-profit. Making an accurate model takes real work and research. This... Read more »

Developing strong relationships is a key component to the success of any entrepreneur. For some, social capital comes easily. For others, attending a networking event can be stressful and anxiety inducing. Join us this month as we explore how to gain and leverage social capital.... Read more »

When you have an idea for a new product, one of the trickiest decisions you’ll make is simply what to tackle first. The temptation might be to start courting investors and hiring a team, but you would be missing out on what of the most... Read more »

Finding a co-founder can be a defeating task for many entrepreneurs. Even after you've found someone, do you know what you're getting yourself into? For every success story, there is at least one horror story. Join us on Tuesday, November 14th, for an insightful panel... Read more »

Ascender Starter Series - For anyone starting a business, non-profit, side-project, or initiative. Evaluating Your Market Researching your market can be difficult and costly. From google searching information on your industry to utilizing databases, trying to find compelling statistics for your business model or pitch... Read more »

ASCENDER STARTER SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, SIDE-PROJECT, OR INITIATIVE. You're CEO, Now What? Founders or founding team members often take on the role as CEO in a startup. As the organization grows, carrying out management and CEO responsibilities can be a... Read more »

ASCENDER STARTER SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, SIDE-PROJECT, OR INITIATIVE. HR Before You Need It Between finding your first customer and financing your business, human resources tasks can often fall to the waste side for a founder or founding team. Although it... Read more »

ASCENDER STARTER SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, SIDE-PROJECT, OR INITIATIVE. Show, Don't Tell: Product Demos If you have a product or service then you have to demonstrate it, sometimes at a client site or inside a meeting room but more than ever... Read more »