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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T044347Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T110000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
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
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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:20260515T195555
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:20260515T195555
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:20260515T195555
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20241029T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T153458Z
UID:19804-1731589200-1731600000@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-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:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20241029T153333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T153333Z
UID:19801-1731585600-1731589200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Member Potluck
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/member-potluck/
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:20241112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series: Midpoint presentations
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series-midpoint-presentations/
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:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T150000
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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/
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:20241030T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T172622Z
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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.Questions 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?\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-growth-strategy-jim-wrubel/
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:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20240920T062037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T142619Z
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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/hr-office-hours-with-ginny/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20240930T143505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T143505Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Spooky Breakfast! \nMembers will meet for a Halloween themed breakfast followed by expert HR advice from Ginny Nemchick.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/spooky-breakfast/
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:20241019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20240924T151953Z
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Mini-Becas\, Acelera Tu Negocio Con Ascender\nCelebrate 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-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:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20240924T150918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T035835Z
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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/legal-compliance-office-hours-with-eryn/
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:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T195555
CREATED:20240924T150725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T171440Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Workshop Series: Getting your Finances in Order -Bookkeeping Basics
DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour seminar\, you’ll gain a solid understanding of essential bookkeeping principles to help you manage your business finances more effectively.\nTopics include:\nUnderstanding the role of bookkeeping in business\nSetting up your bookkeeping system\nKey financial statements\nRecording and categorizing transactions\nTips for staying organized and maintaining accurate records \nEmail ummey@ascenderpgh.com by 10/4 interested in attending.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/monthly-workshop-series-incubation-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Incubation
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