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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-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T173000
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UID:19798-1731432600-1731441600@ascenderpgh.com
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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DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20241029T152232Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20240927T192620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T172622Z
UID:19663-1730298600-1730307600@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.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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LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T142619Z
UID:19608-1730196000-1730203200@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/hr-office-hours-with-ginny/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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CREATED:20240930T143505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T143505Z
UID:19667-1730192400-1730203200@ascenderpgh.com
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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UID:19644-1729357200-1729368000@ascenderpgh.com
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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CREATED:20240924T150918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T035835Z
UID:19640-1728478800-1728486000@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/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
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CREATED:20240924T150725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T171440Z
UID:19637-1728410400-1728415800@ascenderpgh.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T130000
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CREATED:20240924T145625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T152008Z
UID:19634-1727960400-1727971200@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/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20240920T063749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T063913Z
UID:19614-1727344800-1727359200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Small Business with the URA
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/office-hours-small-business-with-the-ura/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20240920T055258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T064027Z
UID:19604-1727193600-1727200800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Member game night
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/member-game-night/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20240920T063431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T064015Z
UID:19611-1727184600-1727191800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Snack & Test: Allervision
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/snack-test-allervision/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20200419T173658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T175300Z
UID:5858-1590076800-1590082200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:How to have difficult conversations in uncertain times (interactive webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to understand different communication styles and practice strong team communication in an evolving virtual landscape\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAgenda \n4:00 – 4:10 PM – Icebreaker \n4:10 – 5:15 PM – Interactive webinar \n5:15 – 5:30 PM – Q&A and connect with the speaker \nEvent Description \nIn this interactive webinar\, we’ll address key strategies for good team communications\, including: \n\nTips for giving and receiving feedback\nHow to structure conversations\, especially difficult ones\, so that they are empathetic and productive\nBest practices for virtual team meetings\n\nCommunicating with others is hard enough in-person. In virtual settings\, the challenges multiply. Many of us are still adjusting to working remotely\, and while the company’s culture and team personalities dictate how people navigate difficult conversations\, times of uncertainty can impact team communication dynamics. We invite you to join this interactive webinar to learn and work through strategies that will help you and your organization create a space for open communication where productive conversations and honest feedback can happen even while working remotely. \nFeaturing: \nTrina Leigh Walker\, Founder and Lead Consultant\, TLW Strategy \nWith more than 25 years of experience in helping nonprofits to further their missions\, Trina Walker’s heart is in making the world a better place. Trina is the Founder and Lead Consultant for TLW Strategy\, a Pittsburgh-area consulting firm designed to help purpose-driven organizations succeed. Her leadership and strategy experiences span the fields of healthcare\, advertising\, consulting\, education\, and religious and cultural organizations. \nWebinar details: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96951446362?pwd=TE5BdmJGdktTNVhNbnBNTmlnejFJdz09\n\n\nMeeting ID: 969 5144 6362\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n+13126266799\,\,96951446362#\,\,#\,345543# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,96951446362#\,\,#\,345543# US (New York)\n\nDial by your location \n\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US\n\nMeeting ID: 969 5144 6362
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-in-uncertain-times-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Communications
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20200419T175536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T175536Z
UID:5861-1588694400-1588699800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Designing 'Wow-we-did-that' virtual gatherings and meetings (interactive webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple and effective ways to make your virtual meetings more collaborative\, productive\, and engaging\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAgenda \n4:00 – 4:10 PM – Icebreaker \n4:10 – 5:15 PM – Interactive webinar \n5:15 -5:30 PM – Q&A and connect with the speaker \nEvent Description \nSuddenly remote? Already tired of endless virtual meetings? Desperate for ways to make your virtual meetings more collaborative\, productive\, and engaging? This session is for you! \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nAn understanding of the Dos & Don’ts for real participation\nFirst-hand experience with 2-3 formats that you can begin applying at your next team/client meetings\nFresh insight into the kind of gathering you can offer through online platforms like Zoom\n\nWith the current mandates to “stay at home\,” many of us have rapidly transitioned our face-to-face interactions into the virtual space with mixed results. The reality is that facilitating virtual meetings can be challenging. It can be hard to include everyone’s voice\, foster engagement\, and get real work done. During this interactive workshop\, Bridget Mullins\, Process Design and Facilitation Consultant\, will help attendees take a humorous look at our less-than-stimulating virtual gatherings and explore new design options for better results. Together\, we will experiment with Liberating Structures as a way to unleash creative adaptability and collective wisdom. \nWebinar details: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/600119371?pwd=bFpibUttblNmSlZ2TU55Rk01UXV6Zz09\nMeeting ID: 600 119 371\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n+16465588656\,\,600119371#\,\,#\,134821# US (New York)\n+13126266799\,\,600119371#\,\,#\,134821# US (Chicago)\n\nDial by your location \n\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US\n\nMeeting ID: 600 119 371
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/designing-wow-we-did-that-virtual-gatherings-and-meetings-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Design & Facilitation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20200419T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T175726Z
UID:5863-1587663000-1587666600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:How to market and do business online (interactive webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get your message out to different audiences in a timely\, relevant\, and engaging manner\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAgenda \n5:30 – 5:40 PM – Icebreaker \n5:40 – 6:30 PM – Interactive presentation \n6:30 -6:45 PM – Q&A and connect with the speaker \nEvent Description \nAt this interactive webinar\, you will learn about the following: \n\nHow to get a message out that is timely\, relevant\, and engaging to people\nFree tools you can use to get the word out\nHow to stay creative and engaging while going virtual\nHoneycomb Credit’s Relief Loan Program for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19\n\nCOVID-19 has affected every level of our lives and the way we do business. Businesses and nonprofits\, more than ever\, have to transition from in-person to virtual engagement. For our upcoming Ascender event\, we will be focusing on learning how to do business online effectively\, how we can learn from creatives leading marketing and digital efforts to run effective campaigns\, and increase our digital footprint to expand services and reach broad audiences. We will be hearing from Sophia Fang\, Head of Marketing at Honeycomb Credit\, as she shares how she applies creative strategies to engage new audiences and expand her company’s reach in new cities\, and how she engages different types of audiences in the financing world. In addition\, Honeycomb Credit has an ongoing relief fund campaign for local businesses that you can learn more about at this webinar. \nWebinar details: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/991666024?pwd=dGpaZkMvVEJzOXNNZlJSTVJnUERwQT09\nMeeting ID: 991 666 024\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n+13126266799\,\,991666024# US (Chicago)\n\n\n+16465588656\,\,991666024# US (New York)\n\nDial by your location \n\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n\nMeeting ID: 991 666 024
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/how-to-market-and-do-business-online-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181206T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4252-1548748800-1548756000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Bootcamp | Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Bootcamp | Office Hours\nHave a question about Bootcamp application? Stop by our office hours to meet one on one with an Ascender team member. \nPlease RSVP below if you plan to stop by.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-bootcamp-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181206T162234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4246-1548331200-1548334800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Bootcamp | Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Bootcamp | Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in applying to the Ascender Bootcamp? Want to learn more about how to nail your application? Join us for a lunch session to learn more about the Bootcamp and application process.\n\n12:00 to 6:15 PM – Meet our team and other applicants. \n12:15 to 12:45 PM – Learn about how our Bootcamp works to move your business towards success. We’ll be discussing the different lenses and tools you can use to analyze your current concept and the tips and tricks to filling out any business application. \n\n12:45 to 1:00 PM – Open for questions.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-bootcamp-info-session-3/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181206T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4243-1546970400-1546974000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Bootcamp | Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Bootcamp | Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in applying to the Ascender Bootcamp? Want to learn more about how to nail your application? Join us for an evening session to learn more about the Bootcamp and application process.\n\n6:00 to 6:15 PM – Meet our team and other applicants. \n6:15 to 6:45 PM – Learn about how our Bootcamp works to move your business towards success. We’ll be discussing the different lenses and tools you can use to analyze your current concept and the tips and tricks to filling out any business application. \n\n6:45 to 7:00 PM – Open for questions.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-bootcamp-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181206T162645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4249-1545148800-1545156000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Bootcamp | Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Bootcamp | Office Hours\nHave a question about Bootcamp application? Stop by our office hours to meet one on one with an Ascender team member. \nPlease RSVP if you plan to stop by.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-bootcamp-office-hours/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T093000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181206T161404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4240-1544603400-1544607000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Ascender Bootcamp | Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Bootcamp | Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in applying to the Ascender Bootcamp? Want to learn more about how to nail your application? Join us for a morning session to learn more about the Bootcamp and application process.\n\n8:30 to 8:45 AM – Meet our team and other applicants. \n8:45 to 9:15 AM – Learn about how our Bootcamp works to move your business towards success. We’ll be discussing the different lenses and tools you can use to analyze your current concept and the tips and tricks to filling out any business application. \n\n9:15 to 9:30 AM – Open for questions.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/ascender-bootcamp-info-session/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181107T172411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
UID:4019-1543426200-1543433400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:End of the Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Starters and Builders Series Presents:\nEnd of the Year Celebration\nThank you to all who have attended and supported our Starter and Builder Series over the last two years. Join us in celebrating the end of our second year with free drinks\, appetizers\, and a sneak peak into our 2019 programs. Haven’t attended our series before? Come out and meet our ever growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. \nDoors: 5:30PM\nBrief Words: 6:15PM\nCelebration Ends: 7:30PM \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/end-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series,Starters Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181001T150623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3939-1540488600-1540494000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Pivoting: When? Why? & How?
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nPivoting: When? Why? & How? \nPivoting a business model can be challenging for any organization. Netflix\, for example\, went from mailing out DVDs to being a world-wide powerhouse for digital streaming. In a small or midsize organization\, the decision to pivot can be complicated. Do you listen to a potential investor who sees your business going in a different direction? Do you listen when a handful of customers keep asking for a new widget? Join us for this session discussing when\, why and how businesses choose to and survive pivots. \nFeaturing: \nJoe Ferrara\nGeneral Manager\, Wombat Security \nJoining Wombat in 2011\, Joe brings 20 years of experience in technology marketing\, operations and management to his role as General Manager. Recently Joe was a finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia and received a CEO of the Year award from CEO World. Joe has provided expert commentary and has spoken at numerous information security industry events including RSA Europe\, the CISO Executive Network forum\, ISSA International and information security regional conferences. His previous roles include President\, CEO and Chairman of Tollgrade Communications\, CEO of Marconi Communications North America and General Manager of Ericsson’s Wireless Software & Services and Routing & Switching Divisions. Joe holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a B.S. from Penn State University.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pivoting-when-why-how/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20181001T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3935-1539106200-1539111600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Hacking Together Solutions: From Idea to Product
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE\nHacking Together Solutions: From Idea to Product \nDo you have an idea for a new product? Perhaps you’re starting a new venture or launching a product through an existing business. Getting from idea to product can be a long and grueling journey. This session will focus on the process of creating an MVP or Minimal Viable Product. We will be discussing the assumptions you’ve made about your idea and how you can go about testing different conceptions as cheaply and quickly as possible. \nFeaturing: \nCameron Scott\, Web Developer and Product Manager \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/hacking-together-solutions-idea-product/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starters Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20180801T150130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3778-1535650200-1535655600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Unmasking Investors: What They're Really Thinking
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nUnmasking Investors: What They’re Really Thinking \nEver wonder what factors into an investor’s decision? Is it purely based on the return? For this Builders Series\, we’re putting investors in the hot seat and asking them the tough questions you’ve always wanted to know the answers to. We’ll be discussing the do’s and don’ts of contacting\, pitching to\, and working with local investors. \nFeaturing: \nZach Malone\, Principal at Draper Triangle Ventures \nChristopher Moehle\, Managing Director at Coal Hill ventures \nBobby Zappala\, Cofounder & CEO at Ascender \nModerator: Stephan Mueller\, COO at Ascender \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/unmasking-investors-theyre-really-thinking/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T093000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20180816T181253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3843-1535443200-1535448600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Biggest Employment Law Mistakes for Start-Ups and How to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:Biggest Employment Law Mistakes for Start-Ups and How to Avoid Them\nA company’s employment law obligations start with employee Number One.  Learn what employment and human resources liabilities you can’t afford to get wrong and what you can do now to start preparing for compliance with federal and state laws as your business grows. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n8:00 – 8:30AM | Breakfast & Networking \n8:30 – 9:30AM | Session \nFeaturing: \nJill Weimer\, Shareholder and Robotics\, AI and Automation Industry Group Core Team Member at Littler Mendelson\, P.C.\, International Labor and Employment Law Firm \nJill M. Weimer’s practice focuses on advising companies on employment law compliance issues and defending businesses in litigation of employment-related claims. \nShe advises companies of all sizes\, from start-ups to global corporations with a particular focus on counseling clients regarding emerging issues related to the influx of technology in the workplace. \nJill’s practice specifically includes wage and hour litigation\, defending discrimination and harassment actions\, and counseling clients on litigation avoidance\, including best practices for discipline\, termination\, compliance\, training and other workplace issues. Jill is a member the firm’s Robotics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation industry group. This industry group is focused on providing representation and compliance assistance to employers in the robotics industry and employers integrating automation\, AI\, telepresence and robotics into their workplaces. She is also a core member\nof the firm’s Employment Practices Audit practice group\, through which she regularly audits clients’ employment practices in an effort to proactively identify issues before they become lawsuits.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/biggest-employment-law-mistakes-start-ups-avoid/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20180801T141426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3772-1534267800-1534273200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Preparing for the Ask: An Investment Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE\nPreparing for the Ask: An Investment Readiness Workshop \nAsking 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 takes patience\, perseverance\, and a lot of pre-work. What financial documents should you include? How do you determine if an investor is the right fit for your business? Join us in August to improve your investment readiness and gain confidence in making the ask. \nFeaturing: \nPhil Marzolf \nCEO and Director at pHase2 Microtechnologies \nPhil has been involved in building successful commercial ventures and introducing emerging technologies for the past 2 decades. Educated as an electrical engineer\, he was CTO for a start-up that was acquired by Intel\, and subsequently held various engineering\, marketing and general management roles at Intel and National Semiconductor. He spent 4 years in Germany managing operations and building sales and marketing organizations for Telefunken\, and Micronas. Since 2013 Phil has focused on creating and deploying sales and marketing strategies for early-stage companies in Pittsburgh\, and was an entrepreneur in residence (EIR) at the University of Pittsburgh focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) commercialization. He holds a BSEE from the University of Notre Dame\, an MSEE degree from Santa Clara University\, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His desire is to contribute to a 21st century America that is entrepreneurial\, innovative\, inclusive\, and intrepid.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/preparing-ask-investment-readiness-workshop/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starters Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20180627T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3641-1532626200-1532631600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Financial Strategy
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nFinancial Strategy: Aligning Financial Models\nHaving a financial model can only get you so far as an entrepreneur. What makes your model impressive is correlating non-financial and financial data in way that makes sense to outside parties. Join us in July to learn about 1) key operating metrics 2) characteristics of investment and 3) financial modeling with a purpose. This talk will explore VC capital as a source of funding for cross-industry entrepreneurs. \nFeaturing \nJoseph Donnelly \nChief Financial Officer \nVelocity Fund Partners
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/financial-strategy/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211357
CREATED:20180627T221905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3639-1531243800-1531249200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Financial Planning for Startups
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nFinancial Planning \nFinancial 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 talking about 1) establishing financial goals 2) forecasting startup costs and 3) cash flow management. \nFeaturing: \nStephan Mueller\nCOO\, Ascender \nBabs Carryer\nDirector\, Education & Outreach\, Innovation Institute\nUniversity of Pittsburgh
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/financial-planning/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starters Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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