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SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Monthly Workshop Series!\nHow to Attract Angel Investors with Annafi Wahed\nMeeting and pitching investors is HARD. In this workshop\, we’ll learn: \n\nHow to network strategically\nHow to pitch yourself\nHow to follow up after meeting a potential investor\nHow to get to yes\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T120000
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SUMMARY:HR 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/hr-with-ginny-nemchick/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T180000
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SUMMARY:Plant Day Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the event space for snacks\, drinks\, and a little plant therapy! 🌱 Thanks to Grow PGH\, we’ll have herb seedlings ready for you to repot and take home—a perfect way to bring some greenery into your space. Have a plant at home that needs a refresh? Bring it along and give fresh soil while you hang out with the team. Whether you’re a plant pro or just getting started\, come relax\, repot\, and enjoy good company! 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/plant-day-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250318T042942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T043122Z
UID:20290-1742313600-1742320800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Team Social @ Pins Mechanical
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ascender team at PINS Mechanical in the Southside and help us welcome our new employees atiya and Annafi with an evening of games and good company. Challenge the team to duckpin bowling\, pinball\, and classic arcade games\, or explore two floors of fun with ping-pong\, bocce\, foosball\, bubble hockey\, and Skee-Ball. Ascender will bring snacks and cover your first beverage—come ready to play and celebrate!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-team-social-pins-mechanical/
LOCATION:Pins Mechanical\, 407 Cinema Dr\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250127T160201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T155249Z
UID:20024-1741870800-1741881600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intellectual Property - Wei Yu
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-intellectual-property-wei-yu-6/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025512Z
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SUMMARY:Pi Day Event
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding a contest for the best pie on Pi Day Eve. Bring a pie to the kitchen and vote for your favorite – the winner will bring home a trophy. Let us know if you’re coming by emailing info@ascenderpgh.com.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pi-day-event/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250226T160642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T160642Z
UID:20214-1741802400-1741806000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Info Session on Our Incubation Program!\nAre you an entrepreneur looking for support\, funding\, and resources to take your business to the next level? Join us for an info session where we’ll dive into the details of our Incubation Program. This is a great opportunity to ask questions\, learn more about eligibility\, and understand how these programs can help you grow. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n🔹 Incubation Program Benefits. \n🔹 Who’s Eligible for Incubation?
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/info-session/
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:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T150000
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CREATED:20250127T160501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T160513Z
UID:20028-1741784400-1741791600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Legal - Eryn Correa
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-legal-eryn-correa-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000
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CREATED:20250219T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T160428Z
UID:20203-1741716000-1741721400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series: AI for Biz
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our Next Monthly Workshop: AI for Biz with Shea Murtaugh\, on March 11th!\nDiscover how AI can transform your business in this hands-on workshop led by Shea Murtaugh. As technology continues to evolve\, staying ahead with AI is essential for growth and innovation. Key Topics Covered:\n\nUnderstanding the Fundamentals of AI\nIdentifying Business Use Cases for AI\nDeveloping a Strategy for AI Integration\nEnhancing Decision-Making with AI Tools\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and strategies for leveraging AI in your business!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series-ai-for-biz/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250127T160326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T160340Z
UID:20026-1741687200-1741694400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Human Resources - Ginny Nemchick
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-human-resources-ginny-nemchick-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250121T161746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T161746Z
UID:20014-1739437200-1739440800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Valentine’s Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:💌❤️ Celebrate love\, connection\, and community at Ascender’s Valentine’s Day Breakfast! Join us for a morning filled with delicious treats\, warm conversations\, and good vibes. 🌸. Let us know if you’re coming by emailing info@ascenderpgh.com.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/valentines-day-breakfast/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T044716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T160949Z
UID:20011-1739365200-1739372400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Legal - Eryn Correa
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-legal-eryn-correa-4/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250127T154715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T154715Z
UID:20022-1739296800-1739302200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series: SEO Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn how important SEO is to making your business successful and bringing in new clients. RSVP with Diondre at diondre@ascenderpgh.com
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series-seo-basics/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T044516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T044516Z
UID:20007-1739268000-1739275200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Human Resources - Ginny Nemchick
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-human-resources-ginny-nemchick-4/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T044347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T044347Z
UID:20005-1738846800-1738857600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intellectual Property - Wei Yu
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-intellectual-property-wei-yu-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250122T200737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T200737Z
UID:20017-1737543600-1737554400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Snack & Test
DESCRIPTION:Help Us Improve Redd-Up PGH & Support a Fellow Entrepreneur!\nThursday\, January 23\, from 11 AM – 2 PM \nWe’re testing Redd-Up PGH’s new customer intake form\, and we need YOUR feedback. During the 15-minute sessions\, you’ll:\n Fill out the form and share your thoughts (what works\, what doesn’t\, suggestions)\n Give your overall feedback on the process \nWhy should you join?\n Snacks—because who doesn’t love snacks?\n A FREE Ascender day pass to explore the space and enjoy the community\n A FREE 1-hour virtual consultation to help declutter and organize your space.\nBook In-Person \nBook Virtual 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/snack-test/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T044103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T044103Z
UID:20003-1736946000-1736953200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Legal - Eryn Correa
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-legal-eryn-correa-3/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T043629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T155409Z
UID:19998-1736877600-1736883000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series: Goal Setting
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn: \n\nA new approach to developing vision and strategy\, specifically for start-up and scaling entrepreneurs.\nIdentify strategic goals and align them with your vision.\nSet SMART goals (Specific\, Measurable\, Achievable\, Relevant\, Time-bound).\n\nFeaturing LaToya Johnson-Rainey\, a creative business specialist. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series-goal-setting/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T042943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T043808Z
UID:19995-1736856000-1736859600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Member Event: Welcome Back Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from being back at work and enjoy some delicious food from Aladdin’s with your fellow members and the Ascender team! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP at info@ascenderpgh.com
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/member-event-welcome-back-lunch/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T035917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T035931Z
UID:19993-1736848800-1736856000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Human Resources - Ginny Nemchick
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-human-resources-ginny-nemchick-3/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20250107T035602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T035602Z
UID:19991-1736427600-1736438400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intellectual Property - Wei Yu
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-intellectual-property-wei-yu-4/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241202T211858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T035134Z
UID:19957-1734429600-1734436800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Human Resources - Ginny Nemchick
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-human-resources-ginny-nemchick-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T173510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T035211Z
UID:19825-1734008400-1734019200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intellectual Property - Wei Yu
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-intellectual-property-wei-yu-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T173404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T184834Z
UID:19823-1733927400-1733936400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Growth Strategy – Jim Wrubel
DESCRIPTION: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!\nQuestions to ask Jim:\n\nI have an idea but I’m not sure if it’s any good. How can I test it without spending a lot of money?\nHow can I go from 0-1 marketing my business?\nHow can I find investors\, and what should I say when I meet one?\nHow can AI help me\, either in growing my business or controlling costs as I grow?\nI’m trying to do X\, do you have a recommendation for a low-cost tool I should be using
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-growth-strategy-jim-wrubel-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241202T212142Z
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UID:19959-1733745600-1733752800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Opp Hub Graduation Party
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/opp-hub-graduation-party/
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:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T173234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185027Z
UID:19820-1733418000-1733425200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Member Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate at our annual Ascender Member Holiday Party 2024. Save the date. More info coming soon!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-member-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T172825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T035240Z
UID:19818-1733317200-1733324400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Legal - Eryn Correa
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-legal-eryn-correa-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T154207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185946Z
UID:19810-1732181400-1732186800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Chatham: Voices of Business Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/chatham-voices-of-business-speaker-series/
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:20241120T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T184924Z
UID:19808-1732113000-1732122000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Growth Strategy – Jim Wrubel
DESCRIPTION: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!\nQuestions to ask Jim:\n\nI have an idea but I’m not sure if it’s any good. How can I test it without spending a lot of money?\nHow can I go from 0-1 marketing my business?\nHow can I find investors\, and what should I say when I meet one?\nHow can AI help me\, either in growing my business or controlling costs as I grow?\nI’m trying to do X\, do you have a recommendation for a low-cost tool I should be using?
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-growth-strategy-jim-wrubel-2/
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:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190446
CREATED:20241029T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T153642Z
UID:19806-1732010400-1732017600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Human Resources - Ginny Nemchick
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-human-resources-ginny-nemchick/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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