Ascender

Snack & Test: Allervision
2024-09-24 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Do you have food allergies, or are responsible for grocery shopping, either for yourself or someone else with food allergies? Join us for a Snack & Test hosted by Allervision, one of our newest Incubator companies, and its Founder, Varsha Sankar. Sign up by September 20th using this link.

Member game night
2024-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
We’ll be hanging out in the flex lounge and playing some games on Tuesday, September 24th from 4pm to 6pm. Stop by, play a round of Pictionary with us, and enjoy some snacks and refreshements.

Office Hours: Small Business with the URA
2024-09-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for our newest Office Hours at Ascender! Meet with the Urban Redevelopment Authority on September 26th from 10 -2 and learn how the URA can support your small business through business financing programs and understand steps and tips when applying for a loan. Use this link to schedule an appointment.

Office Hours: Intellectual Property - Wei Yu
2024-10-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Please join us for Office Hours at Ascender with Wei Yu, an Intellectual Property Attorney. Wei will be offering FREE 30-minute sessions for an informal Q&A. Use this link to schedule a session with Wei.

Monthly Workshop Series: Getting your Finances in Order -Bookkeeping Basics
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
In this one-hour seminar, you’ll gain a solid understanding of essential bookkeeping principles to help you manage your business finances more effectively.
Topics include:
Understanding the role of bookkeeping in business
Setting up your bookkeeping system
Key financial statements
Recording and categorizing transactions
Tips for staying organized and maintaining accurate records
Email ummey@ascenderpgh.com by 10/4 interested in attending.

Office Hours: Legal - Eryn Correa
2024-10-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Please join us for Office Hours at Ascender with Attorney Eryn Correa. Eryn will be offering FREE 30-minute sessions. Ask Eryn questions about formation, founder/employee equity, and fundraising! Use this link to schedule a session with Eryn.

Hispanic Heritage Month Party
2024-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join Us for Mini-Becas, Acelera Tu Negocio Con Ascender
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with Ascender. Join us for an engaging brand-building workshop by Nayli Russo, followed by a celebratory happy hour! We’ll also announce the winners of our Ascender Mini-Grant, honoring local Latine businesses that are making an impact.
Register Here

Spooky Breakfast
2024-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join Us for a Spooky Breakfast!
Members will meet for a Halloween themed breakfast followed by expert HR advice from Ginny Nemchick.

Office Hours: Human Resources - Ginny Nemchick
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Please join us for Office Hours at Ascender with HR Consultant, Ginny Nemchick. Ginny will be offering FREE 30-minute sessions. Ask Ginny questions about building your team and crafting accurate job descriptions, equitable hiring practices, designing equitable compensation policies, understanding management techniques, and creating inclusive policies and practices to foster a positive workplace culture. Use this link to schedule a session with Ginny.

Office Hours: Growth Strategy – Jim Wrubel
2024-10-30 14:30 - 17:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Jim is an entrepreneurially-minded technology leader ( CTO / VP Engineering / VP Product ) and investor with 20+ years of experience building, launching, and scaling technology businesses, mainly in SaaS, Ecommerce, deep learning (AI & machine learning), ed tech, and cybersecurity. He has two exits as a C-suite executive. He is equally comfortable at the command line and in the boardroom, and as a leader he brings a passion for creating work environments that foster diversity, creativity, learning and growth. Jim holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MS from Carnegie Mellon University.Questions to ask Jim:

I have an idea but I’m not sure if it’s any good. How can I test it without spending a lot of money?
How can I go from 0-1 marketing my business?
How can I find investors, and what should I say when I meet one?
How can AI help me, either in growing my business or controlling costs as I grow?
I’m trying to do X, do you have a recommendation for a low-cost tool I should be using?

Register Here!

Monthly Workshop Series: Midpoint presentations
2024-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for the Ascender Incubator Class of 2025 Midpoint Presentations! Discover the exciting progress our current cohort has made as they share insights into their products, services, go-to-market strategies, and achievements from this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Pittsburgh’s emerging entrepreneurs and get a firsthand look at the future of innovation. Email ummey@ascenderpgh.com by 11/5 if you’re interested in attending!

Member Potluck
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for a fall potluck! We’ll provide the entrée, and you’re welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at info@ascenderpgh.com.

Office Hours: Growth Strategy – Jim Wrubel
2024-11-20 14:30 - 17:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Jim is an entrepreneurially-minded technology leader ( CTO / VP Engineering / VP Product ) and investor with 20+ years of experience building, launching, and scaling technology businesses, mainly in SaaS, Ecommerce, deep learning (AI & machine learning), ed tech, and cybersecurity. He has two exits as a C-suite executive. He is equally comfortable at the command line and in the boardroom, and as a leader he brings a passion for creating work environments that foster diversity, creativity, learning and growth. Jim holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MS from Carnegie Mellon University. Register Here!
Questions to ask Jim:

I have an idea but I’m not sure if it’s any good. How can I test it without spending a lot of money?
How can I go from 0-1 marketing my business?
How can I find investors, and what should I say when I meet one?
How can AI help me, either in growing my business or controlling costs as I grow?
I’m trying to do X, do you have a recommendation for a low-cost tool I should be using?

Chatham: Voices of Business Speaker Series
2024-11-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Ascender for a panel discussion on Scaling Up: Innovative Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth where women entrepreneurs will share on the good, the bad, and the “I can’t believe that just happened” moments of scaling their businesses.
The panel will discuss strategies for managing growth, securing funding, and sustaining a profitable business to attract investors or to sell their business. Panelist will be Ingrid Cook, Rosemary Sassic-Mihalko, Shea H Murtaugh. Register Here.

Ascender Member Holiday Party
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Come and celebrate at our annual Ascender Member Holiday Party 2024. Save the date. More info coming soon!

Opp Hub Graduation Party
2024-12-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us as members of the Opportunity Hub pilot program share their wins and plans after completing the Ascender Opportunity Hub Pilot program. This will be an excellent opportunity to cheer and network with other Ascender members. Food and beverages will provided.

Office Hours: Growth Strategy – Jim Wrubel
2024-12-11 14:30 - 17:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Jim is an entrepreneurially-minded technology leader ( CTO / VP Engineering / VP Product ) and investor with 20+ years of experience building, launching, and scaling technology businesses, mainly in SaaS, Ecommerce, deep learning (AI & machine learning), ed tech, and cybersecurity. He has two exits as a C-suite executive. He is equally comfortable at the command line and in the boardroom, and as a leader he brings a passion for creating work environments that foster diversity, creativity, learning and growth. Jim holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MS from Carnegie Mellon University. Register Here!
Questions to ask Jim:

I have an idea but I’m not sure if it’s any good. How can I test it without spending a lot of money?
How can I go from 0-1 marketing my business?
How can I find investors, and what should I say when I meet one?
How can AI help me, either in growing my business or controlling costs as I grow?
I’m trying to do X, do you have a recommendation for a low-cost tool I should be using

Member Event: Welcome Back Lunch
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Take a break from being back at work and enjoy some delicious food from Aladdin’s with your fellow members and the Ascender team!

RSVP at info@ascenderpgh.com

Monthly Workshop Series: Goal Setting
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
In this workshop you will learn:

A new approach to developing vision and strategy, specifically for start-up and scaling entrepreneurs.
Identify strategic goals and align them with your vision.
Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

Featuring LaToya Johnson-Rainey, a creative business specialist.
REGISTER HERE

Office Hours: Legal - Eryn Correa
2025-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | PA

Snack & Test
2025-01-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Ascender, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Help Us Improve Redd-Up PGH & Support a Fellow Entrepreneur!
Thursday, January 23, from 11 AM – 2 PM
We’re testing Redd-Up PGH’s new customer intake form, and we need YOUR feedback. During the 15-minute sessions, you’ll:
Fill out the form and share your thoughts (what works, what doesn’t, suggestions)
Give your overall feedback on the process
Why should you join?
Snacks—because who doesn’t love snacks?
A FREE Ascender day pass to explore the space and enjoy the community
A FREE 1-hour virtual consultation to help declutter and organize your space.
Book In-Person
Book Virtual
