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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:20260516T002559
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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:20260516T002559
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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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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:20260516T002559
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
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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
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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:20260516T002559
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
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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
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CREATED:20180124T000030Z
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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
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CREATED:20180116T174626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171107T162907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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:20260516T002559
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:20260516T002559
CREATED:20180102T212828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180106
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171101T192323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T173305Z
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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:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171216T023718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171216T025057Z
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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:20260516T002559
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
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:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171107T162452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T191034Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171117T205346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T205346Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh VR Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh VR Meetup\nOrganized by Karen & Elliot of the Pittsburgh VR Meetup Group \n\nStitchbridge\, a Pittsburgh VR studio that creates interactive\, live action VR to will be presenting! In addition to the presentation\, Karen will bring her Insta360 Pro camera and Samsung Odyssey headset for people to try. Elliott will bring his Oculus Rift. \nKaren will be providing pizza! Yay for Karen! BYOB or Filtered water is available! There is free parking. \nThe event starts at 5:30 with socializing and equipment experience demos. The program will start at 6\, with welcome\, announcements\, and group introductions\, followed by the presentation by Stitchbridge. After that\, time allowing\, we will have more time to experience the equipment that people have brought. \nAnyone else that has equipment they could bring would be appreciated! Let us know! \n\nRSVP below or join the meetup group here.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pittsburgh-vr-meet/
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:20171201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171127T182130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T182130Z
UID:2732-1512126000-1512129600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Buchanan LABS Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Getting Over the Hurdle: Lessons for FDA-Regulated Industries\nFriday\, December 1\, 2017​​\n12 – 1 p.m.\nASCENDER | 6401 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh 15206 \nPresenter: \nBarbara Binzak Blumenfeld\nBuchanan Labs \nRegistration is free\, but required. Lunch will be provided. \nREGISTER
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/buchanan-labs-speaker-series/
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:20171130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171031T192010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T200813Z
UID:2515-1512059400-1512064800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Completing Your Team
DESCRIPTION:Growing a team can be challenging at any stage of a startup. How do you choose your next employee? Should your decision be based off of merit or\, perhaps\, certain personality characteristics? We’ve assembled a panel of entrepreneurs who have been there. Bring your tough questions Thursday\, November 30th\, for our Completing Your Team panel. \nPanelists: \nBobby Zappala\, Co-Founder and CEO at Ascender \nJohn Dick\, Founder and CEO of CivicScience\, Inc. \nSophia Berman\, Founder and CEO of Trusst Lingerie \nWhat is the Builders Series? \nAt Ascender\, our Builders Series is hyperfocused on helping individuals and entities strengthen their existing organizations. With the help of cross-industry experts\, educators\, and hand picked mentors\, the Builders Series takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues that face growing companies in the Pittsburgh area. Attend our Builders Series the last Thursday of each month to experience for yourself how an in depth conversation can provide a new outlook on your organization.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/completing-your-team/
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:20171116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171107T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T190410Z
UID:2544-1510830000-1510833600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch on Nov. 16th to learn more about Ascender’s Incubator. \nLunch will be provided. \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incubator-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171115T164429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T164511Z
UID:2695-1510763400-1510770600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:CMU: "How AI Is Transforming Business"
DESCRIPTION:CMU: “How AI Is Transforming Business”\nModern breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are allowing automation and insights that are transforming modern business. Ask an expert panel of some of the region’s most successful local AI executives. Learn how AI is transforming modern business\, what the current trends and future predictions are\, and how you can apply these new opportunities directly to growing your company and industry. \nPanelists include:\nEben Adams (IM/TPR 1993\, MBA 2005)\,  VP Growth & Partnerships\, LegalSifter\nDan Beaven (MBA 2003)\, CFO\, Argo AI\nMark DeSantis\, Roadbotics / KWantera / CMU Professor\nE. Austin Webb (MBA 2017)\,  CEO & Co-founder\, RoBotany Ltd. \nPanel moderator:\nBarry Rabkin (MBA ’13)\, CMO – Identified Technologies \nEvent supported by J.P. Morgan Chase. \n\nRegistration for CMU-Tepper Alumni
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/cmu-ai-transforming-business/
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:20171115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171109T171814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T171814Z
UID:2663-1510743600-1510747200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Buchanan LABS
DESCRIPTION:Building the Right Foundation: Capital Considerations and Use of Equity Part II   \nWednesday\, November 15\, 2017\n12- 1 p.m.\nASCENDER | 6401 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh 15206\n\n\nPresenters: \nMichael Fink\nBuchanan Labs\n\nRegistration is free\, but is required. Lunch will be provided.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/buchanan-labs/
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:20171114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171025T204129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T150934Z
UID:2474-1510677000-1510682400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Co-Founders: Navigating Your Business Marriage
DESCRIPTION:Finding a co-founder can be a defeating task for many entrepreneurs. Even after you’ve found someone\, do you know what you’re getting yourself into? For every success story\, there is at least one horror story. Join us on Tuesday\, November 14th\, for an insightful panel on navigating your co-founder relationships. We will be discussing ways to identify\, work with\, and protect yourself from co-founders. \nPanelists: \nDoug Bernstein\, Co-Founder/CEO at Peca Labs \nLee Kimball\, Founding COO at Thread \nWhat is the Starters Series? \nIn partnership with Pittsburgh’s acclaimed thought leaders\, the Starters Series at Ascender provides a first look into the most crucial elements of starting a business or organization. In line with our monthly themes\, the Starters Series targets individuals and entities from ideation to early execution\, providing a compelling educational experience on each curated topic. Join Ascender the second Tuesday of each month as we explain proven strategies and explore new tools and techniques driving success.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/co-founders-navigating-business-marriage/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20170921T164346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T153653Z
UID:2346-1509039000-1509044400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Product Management: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:“Product management is an organizational lifecycle function within a company dealing with the planning\, forecasting\, and production\, or marketing of a product at all stages of the product lifecycle.” \nSounds simple right? … not so much. This month’s Builder Series will address product management head on. We will be discussing how to achieve product market fit\, listen to customers\, and create a systems thinking approach to your product. \nSpeaker \nJoe Lipple\, Product Manager for Wombat Security Technologies; \nFormer positions: Co-founder\, Lily&Strum; Principal Product Manager\, Amazon; Director of Product Management\, Nowait\, Inc. \nWhat is the Builders Series? \nAt Ascender\, our Builders Series is hyperfocused on helping individuals and entities strengthen their existing organizations. With the help of cross-industry experts\, educators\, and hand picked mentors\, the Builders Series takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues that face growing companies in the Pittsburgh area. Attend our Builders Series the last Thursday of each month to experience for yourself how an in depth conversation can provide a new outlook on your organization.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/product-management-need-know/
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:20171025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20171004T143314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T183610Z
UID:2369-1508932800-1508936400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Estate and Wealth Planning for Startup Owners
DESCRIPTION:Estate and Wealth Planning for Startup Owners\nBuchanan LABS Speaker Series\nWednesday\, October 25\, 2017\n12- 1 p.m.\nASCENDER | 6401 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh 15206\nThis presentation will consist of a two-part discussion:\n(1) basic estate planning tools to protect individuals and their families and businesses\, and\n(2) best practices for companies to avoid common problems that arise when an owner dies or becomes disabled.\n\nPresenters: \nCurt Schaffner\nBuchanan Labs\n\nRegistration is free\, but is required. Lunch will be provided.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/estate-wealth-planning-startup-owners/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T002559
CREATED:20170921T162850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T204019Z
UID:2338-1507656600-1507662000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:MVP: Getting There Without Writing a Line of Code
DESCRIPTION:When you have an idea for a new product\, one of the trickiest decisions you’ll make is simply what to tackle first. The temptation might be to start courting investors and hiring a team\, but you would be missing out on what of the most important—and most enjoyable—parts of building a product: creating your MVP.\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, October 10th\, Cameron Scott will cover the basics of a good MVP; how to break down your product idea into testable theories; and some of the different tools and tactics you can use to validate those theories—no coding required. Plus\, we’ll talk about the humble (and analog!) beginnings of some of today’s most successful companies\, and what lessons you can take away from their experiences.\n\n\n\nWhat is the Starters Series? \n\n\nIn partnership with Pittsburgh’s acclaimed thought leaders\, the Starters Series at Ascender provides a first look into the most crucial elements of starting a business or organization. In line with our monthly themes\, the Starters Series targets individuals and entities from ideation to early execution\, providing a compelling educational experience on each curated topic. Join Ascender the second Tuesday of each month as we explain proven strategies and explore new tools and techniques driving success.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/mvp-getting-without-writing-line-code/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Starters Series
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