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Boards and Advisors

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Learn the difference between boards of Directors and advisors. Recruiting active and valuable boards can be critical to your success. Hear first-hand experience on how to build and manage both types of boards and how to make them work for you. Speakers: Babs Carryer, Director... Read more »

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Wage and Hour Law for Emerging Businesses

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Buchanan Labs Speakers Series Wage and hour laws apply to nearly all employers, regardless of size. This session will focus on: The rise of federal wage and hour enforcement and lawsuits How to avoid the staggering costs of wage and hour litigation Cost effective strategies... Read more »

Know Thy Customer

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Young adults or baby boomers? Nice to have or need to have? Understanding your customer’s needs can make or break your business. Join us as we navigate the crossroads between customer segmentation types and targeted marketing channels for B2B and B2C businesses. Speakers: Joanna Sutton,... Read more »

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Challenge Cup – Pittsburgh Q&A

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The Urban Redevelopment Authority will be hosting Challenge Cup - Pittsburgh on June 28th. Ahead of the application deadline on June 2nd, the URA will be hosting a Challenge Cup Q&A where interested startups may come and learn more about the competition and ask any... Read more »

Show Don’t Tell Workshop

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Your brand identity is interpreted and defined by your customers. Are you sending out the right message? Learn from experts Todd Smith and Adam Paulisick about successful strategies and tactics to connect with your audience and grow the value of your brand. Speakers: Todd Smith,... Read more »

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Wix Website Workshop-How to get found online

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Discover how to build a website and get found online using Wix! It's the simple, drag-n-drop editor that makes owning a website super easy. Our speaker, Wix Pittsburgh Ambassador Ruthann Bowen, will show you just how easy it is to get a stunning site that... Read more »

Immigration: Keeping the Door Open to Global Talent

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Immigration laws affect companies of all sizes. This session will focus on immigration system changes under the new administration, including executive orders, policy goals, ways to adapt and thoughts on the future. Presenters: Christopher Thorn Buchanan LabsRegistration is free, but is required. Lunch will be... Read more »

Let’s Talk Sales

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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

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Introduction to Global Trade

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

PART ONE OF A FOUR PART SERIES The Value of International Sales and the Complexities of Crossing Borders Speakers: Lyn Doverspike, Director, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh Steven Murray, Senior Interational Trade Specialist, U.S. Commerical Service Pittsburgh RSVP HERE 

Always Be Closing

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Always Be Closing: The Sales Process Demystified What happens after you’ve made your first sale? What about your 10,000th sale? Hear how experts create long lasting sales processes that can take your startup to the next level. Speakers: Ralph Massaro, VP of Worldwide Sales, Wombat... Read more »

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