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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:20260515T233216
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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:20260515T233216
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173255Z
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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:20260515T233216
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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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180430T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173256Z
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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:20260515T233216
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T190000
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CREATED:20180430T145418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180402T150146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180417T143540Z
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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
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CREATED:20180402T143557Z
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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:20260515T233216
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:20260515T233216
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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180403T151223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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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
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CREATED:20180403T151006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180301T175921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173304Z
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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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180301T174809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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:20260515T233216
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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180201T183337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180130T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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:20260515T233216
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180116T174626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2888-1517329800-1517335200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Employment Law for Startup Founders and Executives - With Andrew Horowitz
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nMany startup founders quickly find themselves thrown into to the role of employer. They need to define expectations and manage risk while at the same time being a desirableemployer to attract top talent. Employees are people\, who by nature are quirky and difficult. \nThe objectives of this session are to arm founders and others who make personnel decisions with: \n\nAn understanding of the risks inherent to having employees and strategies to manage them.\nAn understanding of the role of personnel policies and manuals.\nBest practices for hiring\, firing\, compensation\, and other personnel administration issues\, including sticky situations that can arise with employees.\n\nBecause we want participants to be able to ask candid questions without their employees present\, this session is limited to founders and other C-Level executives who make personnel decisions or anticipate having to do so. \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/employment-law-startup-founders-executives-andrew-horowitz/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171107T162907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2614-1516984200-1517157000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Invite-Only Bootcamp for Incubator applicants.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incubator-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171107T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2612-1516293000-1516305600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Bootcamp Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Invite-only orientation for incubator applicants.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/bootcamp-orientation/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20180102T212828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2868-1515774600-1515781800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh VR Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out with other VR enthusiasts at the Pittsburgh VR Meetup on Friday\, January 12\, 5:30-7:30\, at Ascender. Ralph Vituccio from Carnegie Mellon University will give a brief talk about what’s happening with VR at CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center. Karen Alexander will share some of the most exciting news and developments from VR conferences she attended in the US and in Europe in 2017. Schell Games has generously agreed to let us demo two of their games\, I Expect You to Die and Water Bears. You’ll have the chance to test different types of VR headsets\, to chat with others who are interested in VR\, and to enjoy some light refreshments. Parking is free\, and you can BYOB! Doors open at 5:30\, program at 6:30. Stop by–we’d love to meet you!
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pittsburgh-vr-meetup/
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;VALUE=DATE:20180104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180106
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171101T192323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
UID:2557-1515106800-1515193199@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:INCUBATOR APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to apply for Ascender’s 2018 Incubator in 11:59 PM on December 5th.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incubator-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171216T023718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171216T025057Z
UID:2855-1513612800-1513620000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Disability Proud Meetup
DESCRIPTION:For Inclusive Innovation Week 2018\, we want to celebrate the achievements of the local disability community and raise awareness to the barriers that the disability community still face. Join us for a planning session at Ascender. We hope to have an event that can bring together all types of abilities and innovators working in the field to increase access for all Pittsburgh’s residents. You are invited to partner with the City and others to shape an event (or multiple events) around this topic for Inclusive Innovation Week 2018. If you have ideas or want to be a part of the conversation and planning of this event\, please come and join the discussion. \nGoals for Meetup: \n1. Identify event(s) and what partners are working on each\n2. Designate leadership\, communications and next steps for each event\n3. Identify resources available within the group and resource gaps to investigate and research \nAccommodations: \n• Bus: The 71C\,74\,75\,77\,82\,86 and 88 bus lines drop you right in front of the East Liberty Shopping Center. The P1 is nearby but is about a 10 minute walk\n• Parking: FREE. Plenty of space\n• Ascender is wheel-chair accessible\n• Light refreshments will be provided\n• ASL interpretation will be at the event\n• Please reach out with any additional accessibility questions at todd.smith@pittsburghpa.gov \nInclusive Innovation Week 2018\nAmplify | Connect | Encourage \nUnfamiliar with Inclusive Innovation Week? It is an event week and platform spearheaded by the City of Pittsburgh and Urban Redevelopment Authority to amplify opportunity for all and encourage cross-sector collaboration. Partner with the city\, organizations\, businesses and individuals to raise important conversations to the forefront\, create welcoming and inclusive experiences and showcase commitment to a Pittsburgh for everyone. \n@PghIP ( https://twitter.com/PghIP )\n#WeInnovatePgh\nWeInnovatePgh.net
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/disability-proud-meetup/
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:20171213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171107T162519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T191730Z
UID:2554-1513150200-1513157400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have a question about our incubator or your 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/incubator-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171209T022441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T022620Z
UID:2827-1513096200-1513103400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate Pittsburgh's XPRIZE Competitors
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Dec. 12 at Ascender for a celebration of Pittsburgh teams competing in XPRIZE competitions\, as well as announcements of additional initiatives and opportunities on the horizon. \nRSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-pittsburghs-xprize-competitors-tickets-40946038704 \nThis month\, seven Pittsburgh teams (Behaivior\, BlipIQ\, Choitek\, CleanRobotics\, Expii\, Marinus Analytics\, and SCAD AI) advanced to Round 2 of the $5M IBM Watson AI XPRIZE\, among 59 globally. This is more than any other U.S. city\, and second only to Montreal as the global leader. With a few more Wild Card applications (due by Dec 20)\, Pittsburgh could take the lead in 2018 and further increase our chances of winning! \nPittsburgh boasts an impressive track record of other XPRIZE sucesses as well. The city is home to RoboTutor\, one of 5 finalists in the $15M Global Learning XPRIZE\, and Hera Global Tech\, one of 21 semi-finalists in the $1M Women’s Safety XPRIZE. Astrobotic\, a previous competitor for the $30M Google Lunar XPRIZE\, has been developing their highly successful business of delivering affordable space robotics technology and planetary missions.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/celebrate-pittsburghs-xprize-competitors/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171107T162452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T191034Z
UID:2551-1513006200-1513013400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have a question about our incubator or your 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/incubator-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:20171205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233216
CREATED:20171107T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171201T164155Z
UID:2547-1512491400-1512496800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Info Session & Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nAscender is now accepting applications to our 2018 Incubator. Join us on December 5th to learn more about our incubator and application process. \n5:30 to 6:00 PM – Meet our team and other applicants. \n6:00 to 6:30 PM – Learn about how our incubator works to move your entity towards success. \n6:30 to 7:00 PM – Hear tips and tricks on how to nail any business application. \nLEARN MORE.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incubator-info-session-application-workshop/
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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