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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T093000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20181206T161404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20181107T172411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173254Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T093000
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CREATED:20180816T181253Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180601T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3456-1530034200-1530039600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:The Art of Negotiations
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nThe Art of Negotiations\nWe negotiate daily in a variety of contexts: business\, family\, and social.  Negotiations serve several purposes: (1) establishing new or renewing old relationships; (2) changing behaviors and expectations; and (3) resolving conflict and disputes. How effectively we negotiate exerts important effects on the quality of life we live and how successful we are as entrepreneurs. Although negotiations are a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives\, many of us know little about the strategy and psychology of effective negotiations. Why do we sometimes get our way\, while other times we walk away feeling frustrated by our inability to achieve the agreement we desire? This talk will describe strategies for claiming and creating value through effective negotiation and conflict management. \nFeaturing \nTaya R. Cohen\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Organizational Behavior & Theory\nCarnegie Mellon University\, Tepper School of Business
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/the-art-of-negotiations/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180606T140618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3515-1529582400-1529586000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Buchanan LABS - GDPR
DESCRIPTION:Buchanan LABS Presents\nThinking Globally: What Startups Should Know about the New EU General Data Protection Regulations\nTopics: \n\nWhat is the EU General Data Protection Regulation?\nWhy is it getting so much publicity and generating so much anxiety in the U.S.?\nHow do U.S. companies get “caught” by the GDPR?\nWhy should startups pay any attention to the GDPR?\n\nPresenter: \nSue Friedberg\, Shareholder and Co-chair of Buchanan’s Cybersecurity & Data Protection Group \nLunch provided. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/buchanan-labs-gdpr/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180517T180719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
UID:3388-1529483400-1529488800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Leveraging Today's Tech for B2B Sales
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Today’s Tech for B2B Sales\nIs the sales process overwhelming you? Looking to simplify and grow your sales funnel? Join us for a special breakfast session on how you can leverage current technology to increase your sales. The goal of the session is to provide participants with an understanding of tools and technologies available to help B2B companies build awareness\, generate new opportunities and close business. \nTopics Covered \n\nHow do we build a contact list? – Sales Intelligence Software\nHow do we keep track of our database? – CRM\nHow do we reach prospective customers? – Email Marketing and Marketing Automation\nWhat else can we do to be effective? – Sales Enablement and Sales Acceleration Technology\n\nFeatured Speakers \nDan Hersh\, Founder of Engaged Prospect \nSam Stein\, Vice President of Engaged Prospect \nEvent Schedule \n8:30AM – Doors (breakfast provided)\n9:00-10:00AM – Program \nPlease note: This event is designed to serve Ascender’s mission of providing entrepreneurial learning opportunities to the Pittsburgh community.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/leveraging-todays-tech-b2b-sales/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180601T164928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173256Z
UID:3459-1528824600-1528830000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Sales Cures All
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nSales Cures All: Mastering Sales Prospecting\nSales prospecting is the first vital step in the sales process. Acing sales prospecting can be very challenging for founders with a history of producing hero sales during the first stages of a startup. During this session\, we will discuss how to create effective business scripts for cold calling/emailing\, as well as other tactics useful for widening the top of the sales funnel. \nFeaturing: \nBrandon Takacs \nAccount Executive\, Cox Media Group \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/sales-cures-all/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180430T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173256Z
UID:3246-1527787800-1527793200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:PR for Startups: An Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nPR for Startups: An Awareness Workshop\nAt it’s core\, PR is storytelling. In this workshop\, we will be exploring how to find an angle\, approach PR as a reporter\, and nail press releases on your first try. We’ll also dive into what not to do and common mistakes our speaker\, Saul Markowitz\, has seen during his 20+ year career running Markowitz Communications. The event will be a chance for the audience to ask questions about their own PR struggles and learn the four golden rules of PR. \nFeaturing: \nSaul Markowitz\, President of Markowitz Communications
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pr-startups-awareness-workshop/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180515T193931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173256Z
UID:3357-1527188400-1527193800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:What you post doesn’t matter if no one’s paying attention –  A social media workshop for startups
DESCRIPTION:What you post doesn’t matter if no one’s paying attention – A social media workshop for startups\nJoin us for an in depth workshop by digital marketing guru\, Jordon Rooney. The workshop will include a mix of lecture and discussion time with a focus on the following content areas. \nTopics Covered: \n\nBuilding an engaged online audience\nAdding personality to any brand\nDiversifying your content\nThought leadership and influencer marketing\nFiguring out if an agency is right for you\n\nMeet the Speaker – Jordon Rooney \nJordon Rooney is the Founder/CEO of NFBD\, which stands for Never Fear Being Different and the Director of Digital Marketing for Pond Lehocky\, one of the largest law firms on the East coast. In the past 2 years\, Jordon has had over 110 speaking engagements in 10 states. This past summer\, his videos reached 20 million video views with 250\,000 shares. He currently has over 160\,000 followers on social media. You can see more about Jordon by following @NFBD \n*The event is free and open to all with an interest in social media marketing.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/social-media-workshop-for-startups/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180430T145418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3242-1525714200-1525719600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Show\, Don't Tell: Product Demos
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTER SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nShow\, Don’t Tell: Product Demos\nIf you have a product or service then you have to demonstrate it\, sometimes at a client site or inside a meeting room but more than ever virtually with a virtual meeting\, your website\, or displayed out on the internet by your fans (or critics).  We’ll use this time to build and practice impactful ways to demonstrate a product or service.  Don’t worry if you only have an idea or haven’t thought of a product or service yet\, we’ll have an example you can use to work alongside other entrepreneurs.  Be prepared for an interactive workshop and make sure to invite others you know to attend – you’ll leave a better sales person\, brand manager\, product owner\, and marketer even if you don’t have any of those titles. \nFeaturing: \nAdam Paulisick\, Chief Product Officer at MAYA\, a BCG Company
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/3242/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180402T150146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3134-1524763800-1524769200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Hiring & Firing & Hiring Again
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nHiring & Firing & Hiring Again\nIn a startup\, you’re often in ‘survival mode’. Your first hire is typically a friend or family member\, while your second hire tends to mirror your own ideals and skill sets. The hiring and firing process can be a time to move past the general tendencies of a startup and focus intentionally on your brand\, diversity\, and culture. Join us in April for an in depth look at applying human resources to the hiring and firing process. Learn first hand how to find the right person to help you create the culture you want\, gracefully fire team members\, and become self aware of what your team needs. \nFeaturing: \nChristine Rogers-Raetsch\, Head of People at Duolingo
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/hiring-firing-hiring/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180417T143540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3191-1524504600-1524510000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Always Beta: Creativity and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nHow does creativity contribute to your company’s success? \nAscender invites you to attend a special guest lecture with Israel Stol\, a leading management transformation author\, lecturer\, and corporate business process consultant\, who previously worked at Alcoa\, Westinghouse\, and SpaceX. \nWith over 35 years of experience as a welding engineer in industrial research and development\, his work in manufacturing technologies spans a broad range of industries\, including automotive and transportation\, oil and gas\, marine\, and aerospace. He has authored and co-authored 45 U.S. and International patents\, including those for advanced torpedo propulsion\, welding processes\, and even candy dispensers. \nAs Founder of Always-βeta\, Israel draws on his experience as an engineer and inventor to consult clients on organizational creativity. This event will be a very abbreviated version of his Seminar on Organizational Creativity\, and will include the following topics: \n1. Show how Creativity works.\n2. Present examples of innovations stemming from the Creative process\n3. Define the difference between Creativity and Innovation\n4. Identify principles and factors that affect Creativity\n5. Introduce Creativity augmenting techniques for your company
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/always-beta-creativity-practice/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180402T143557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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SUMMARY:HR Before You Need It
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTER SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nHR Before You Need It\nBetween finding your first customer and financing your business\, human resources tasks can often fall to the waste side for a founder or founding team. Although it may seem like something that can wait\, basic human resource operations are vital to the success of early stage companies. With no plan or process in place\, on boarding a team member\, implementing new policies\, or maintaining employee compensation can be daunting tasks. Join us in April to learn easy tips and tricks to nail startup HR without a human resources employee. \nFeaturing: \nStephan Mueller\, COO at Ascender
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/hr-before-you-need-it/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180403T151923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Innovation Week: All-In Silent Disco
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nCome dance the night away with friends and community members! This event is the brainchild of several members of the disability community\, who are excited to throw a fun\, inclusive party open to all who want to participate. Our silent disco is open to all\, with vibrating backpacks and floor panels so that those with hearing impairments can feel the music\, and everyone can share in the experience. This is event powered by sponsorships from Thrival and UPMC. We are excited to work closely with amazing organizations like Achieva and YWCA who bring years of experience working for greater inclusion. \nThis event is at the Ace Hotel\, 120 S Whitfield St. \n  \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/inclusive-innovation-week-silent-disco/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180403T151637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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SUMMARY:DISRUPTED: The Risks and Opportunities of Emerging Technologies
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nHow can we advance innovation without leaving people behind?\n\n\n\nA wide range of new technologies are changing our lives\, communities\, and society faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence\, robotics\, blockchain\, virtual/augmented reality\, advanced wearables\, and other innovations present powerful opportunities to solve major problems\, but also come with considerable risks. It will take all of us to ensure that these developments serve to correct rather than perpetuate inequities. \nWe invite everyone – from seasoned technologists to people new to all these terms – to join us for an evening of learning\, dialogue\, and problem-solving. Hear how different voices in our technology community think about what various innovations are bringing to our society\, and spend the rest of the evening engaging with others to find ways that we can individually or collectively use these technologies for good. \nSCHEDULE:\n5:30pm – Doors open; open activities available\n6:00pm – Food served (by Choolaah) – vegan options available\n6:30pm – Short speaker presentations and brief Q&A\n7:30pm – Small group discussions\, ideation exercises\, & sharing\n8:30pm – Discussions conclude\n9:00pm – Doors close \nSPEAKERS:\nKaren Alexander\, Director\, XRconnectED\nElizabeth LaRue\, CEO\, Hera Global Tech\nEugene Leventhal\, Founder/CEO\, eduDAO\nMike Skirpan\, Executive Director\, Community Forge\nSuzy Teele\, Head of Marketing & Communications\, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM)\n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/disrupted-risks-opportunities-emerging-technologies/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180403T151223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3158-1522868400-1522875600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:The Power of Tx3
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nYou will not want to miss this mind-blowing experience led\, created\, and facilitated by Ingrid Cook\, a minority and woman Founder at SHzoom\, a tech startup headquartered at Pittsburgh’s Ascender. \nDiscover the role your thoughts\, God given talents\, and tenacity (“grit”) plays in living out your life purpose and achieving your goals regardless of your race or gender. \nParticipants will engage with practical tools and techniques for tapping into their Tx3. Hurry\, spaces are limited! \nEvent registration will close once all seats are filled. Those waitlisted will be granted seats on a first come first serve basis. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/the-power-of-tx3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180403T151006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3156-1522778400-1522785600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Mike Joosse: 500 Designers Walk into a Bar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThis is a story told in three parts. It’s a story about a giant\, perpetual experiment built to disrupt the education industry. It’s a story about teaching humans to design and designers to be more human. And it’s a love story about Chicago—glorious\, riotous Chicago\, full of adventure and collaboration and donuts and beer. \nDoors at 6pm. Lecture begins at 6:30pm. \nDesignation is the leading immersive UX/UI design program\, a startup that helps startups succeed\, and a thriving community of alumni and mentors around the world. This is the story of Designation and what we’ve learned over four years and 500 graduates. Come for the highs\, stay for the lows\, and learn how to inject some of our lessons into your career. \nABOUT MIKE \nMike Joosse creates change within organizations. Since 2001\, he’s devoted his career to nurturing and leading design communities and championing the talents and dedication of their designers. Currently\, he serves as President at Designation\, the leading UX/UI immersive design program\, where he helps participants become purposeful\, skilled\, impassioned design leaders of tomorrow. He has lectured across the country on community and careers in design\, at conferences and to a host of organizations. He believes in being hungry\, indispensable\, and enthralled every day. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/mike-joosse-500-designers-walk-bar/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180301T175921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
UID:3025-1522344600-1522350000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Creating Team Culture: Going Beyond the Matching T-Shirts
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER BUILDERS SERIES – FOR ANYONE GROWING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nCreating Team Culture: Going Beyond the Matching T-Shirts\nTeam culture. What does that mean? Is it the beers the team grabs on a Friday? Is it the standard of people getting to the office by 8:00AM? Team culture is often a confusing topic. Join us this month to determine what kind of culture works best for your team\, as well as how to influence and shape your team dynamics. \nSpeaker: \nAlexander R. Schwall\, Ph.D.\nCo-Founder and Chief Scientist\nRhabit Analytics INc.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/creating-team-culture-going-beyond-matching-t-shirts/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180301T174809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:3017-1520962200-1520967600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:You're CEO\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:ASCENDER STARTER SERIES – FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUSINESS\, NON-PROFIT\, SIDE-PROJECT\, OR INITIATIVE.\nYou’re CEO\, Now What?\nFounders or founding team members often take on the role as CEO in a startup. As the organization grows\, carrying out management and CEO responsibilities can be a tricky transition. Join us to discuss tips and tactics for fulfilling this role of CEO on a small team from people who have been there. Learn where they went wrong and how they manage being a founder and CEO. \nPanelists: \nAvishai Geller\, CEO at Maven Machines \nLynsie Campbell\, Founder of LaneSpotter \nBrian Gaudio\, CEO at Module
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/youre-ceo-now/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180213T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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SUMMARY:Unchained: Decrypting Blockchain Technology
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE \nHave you heard the words blockchain and cryptocurrency a lot lately? Have you considered investing in bitcoin or lamented that you haven’t without really knowing what bitcoin is? You’re not alone. \nCome join us for an introduction to blockchain technology. We’ll talk about what it is\, how it works\, and current projects in the marketplace. Our goal is to keep the night informative\, open\, and interactive and to learn from each other!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/unchained-decrypting-blockchain-technology/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180201T183337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2953-1519403400-1519410600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh VR MeetUp with Schell Games
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pittsburgh-vr-meetup-schell-games/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180130T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2914-1519317000-1519322400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Stakeholders: Identify\, Manage\, & Leverage
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Builders Series – For anyone growing a business\, non-profit\, side-project\, or initiative.\nStakeholders: Identify\, Manage\, & Leverage\nA stakeholder is a person\, group\, or organization that has interest or concern in an entity. Your company needs to deeply know all your stakeholders – how they can help you and how they might hurt you. During this workshop\, we will discuss how to identify all the stakeholders in a market\, manage your stakeholder landscape\, and leverage these groups to move your company forward towards success. \nWe will be cover specifics to help you accomplish the following: \n\nIdentifying all stakeholders in an industry or market (paying customers\, end users\, decision makers\, government agencies\, union\, the community\, etc)\nDetermine which stakeholders are most important and why\nDevelope tactics for managing different stakeholder relationships\nLearn tips and tricks for leveraging your stakeholder community\n\nFeatured Speaker: \nBabs Carryer\, Director of Education and Outreach Innovation Institute\, University of Pittsburgh
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/stakeholders-identify-manage-leverage/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builders Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T224618
CREATED:20180124T000030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2903-1517934600-1517940000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Evaluating Your Market
DESCRIPTION:Ascender Starter Series – For anyone starting a business\, non-profit\, side-project\, or initiative.\nEvaluating Your Market\nResearching your market can be difficult and costly. From google searching information on your industry to utilizing databases\, trying to find compelling statistics for your business model or pitch can be a daunting task. For our first Starter Series of 2018\, we have teamed up with the Carnegie Library to present relevant tips and tricks for conducting market research. \nWe will be covering how to extract the following information: \n\nGeneral industry reports with IBIS World\nAnnual revenue for your competition\nCensus Reports\nUsing A to Z Database for client lists\nDeep web research (overcoming the database paywalls)\n\nFeatured Speaker: \nRachel Masilamani\, Reference Librarian Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/evaluating-your-market/
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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