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 »
ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, SIDE-PROJECT, OR INITIATIVE. Sales Cures All: Mastering Sales Prospecting Sales prospecting is the first vital step in the sales process. Acing sales prospecting can be very challenging for founders with a history of producing hero... Read more »
ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, SIDE-PROJECT, OR INITIATIVE. Financial Planning Financial planning for an early stage business can be a daunting task. Join us in July to learn some of the crucial components to early stage planning. We will be... Read more »
ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, SIDE-PROJECT, OR INITIATIVE Preparing for the Ask: An Investment Readiness Workshop Asking for investment can be an overwhelming task. Whether it's $10,000 from a relative or a $1.5 million seed round, preparing for the ask... Read more »
