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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T163000
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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
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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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180106
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
CREATED:20171209T022441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T022620Z
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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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20171117T205346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T205346Z
UID:2708-1512145800-1512153000@ascenderpgh.com
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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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:20260516T011318
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T230000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170807T175749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T175749Z
UID:2128-1506780000-1506812400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Thrival Music Day 2
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/thrival-music-day-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thrival Innovation and Music Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170807T175220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T175347Z
UID:2124-1506700800-1506726000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Thrival Music Day 1
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/thrival-music-day-1/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thrival Innovation and Music Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T223000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170807T174908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T174908Z
UID:2122-1506603600-1506637800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Thrival Innovation Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Thrival Innovation HUMAN X TECH \nThrival Innovation addresses key challenges and opportunities relevant to our local\, national\, and international ecosystems. It is part platform and part convening power. \nAs a platform\, Thrival Innovation offers unique\, accessible\, and thought-provoking programming that draws inspiration from Pittsburgh’s fast-evolving startup landscape. It celebrates new ideas and examines pressing trends and developments. \nAs a convening power\, Thrival Innovation brings together industry experts\, creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and the generally curious from around the world to explore pressing issues that affect us all. \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, 9/28\n1:00-4:00pm | Human Touch: Culture & Communication in the Age of AI @ UPMC Enterprises\n5:00-6:00pm | VIP reception @ Carnegie Museum of Art\n6:00-10:30pm | Intelligence: Humans X Tech @ Carnegie Museum of Art \n\n\n\n\n\n BUY TICKETS
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/thrival-innovation-day-2/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thrival Innovation and Music Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170807T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T174306Z
UID:2119-1506517200-1506553200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Thrival Innovation Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Thrival Innovation HUMAN X TECH \nThrival Innovation addresses key challenges and opportunities relevant to our local\, national\, and international ecosystems. It is part platform and part convening power. \nAs a platform\, Thrival Innovation offers unique\, accessible\, and thought-provoking programming that draws inspiration from Pittsburgh’s fast-evolving startup landscape. It celebrates new ideas and examines pressing trends and developments. \nAs a convening power\, Thrival Innovation brings together industry experts\, creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and the generally curious from around the world to explore pressing issues that affect us all. \nWednesday\, 9/27\n1:00-4:00pm | Tech Forward: Entrepreneurship\, Cybersecurity\, & Emerging Technologies @Ace Hotel Ballroom\n4:00-6:00pm | Thrival Innovation Happy Hour @Ace Hotel Gym\n6:00-8:00pm | #AIforGood: Risks & Opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution @ Kelly-Strayhorn Theater\n8:00-11:00pm | Late night networking and after-party @ Ace Hotel \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/thrival-innovation-day-1/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thrival Innovation and Music Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170807T173522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T152650Z
UID:2116-1505237400-1505242800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Building Social Capital: Give First and You Shall Receive
DESCRIPTION:Developing strong relationships is a key component to the success of any entrepreneur. For some\, social capital comes easily. For others\, attending a networking event can be stressful and anxiety inducing. Join us this month as we explore how to gain and leverage social capital. We’ll be exploring how to succeed in a new city\, facilitate partnerships\, and genuinely relate to others. \nSpeaker \nKenny Chen\, Program Director at Ascender \nWhat is the Starter 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/building-social-capital-give-first-shall-receive/
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:20170831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170717T183159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T141821Z
UID:1974-1504200600-1504206000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Spreadsheets: Friend not Foe
DESCRIPTION:A spreadsheet to an entrepreneur is like… a bat to a baseball player\, a stethoscope to a doctor\, or a red nose to a clown. They just go together. Whether you are briefing your team\, investor\, or board\, a well put together financial spreadsheet can be crucial to your entity’s success. Join us for a hands on spreadsheet workshop. Learn first hand how to utilize a spreadsheet as a story telling tool. \nTopics Covered: \n\nTesting Assumptions | Using your model to prove a business hypothesis\nCash Flow | Determining your reporting needs\nRevenue Models | Understanding how your business makes money\nGenerating Summaries | Utilizing your financial model to tell a story\n\nSpeaker: Stephan Mueller\, COO of Ascender \nPLEASE NOTE: This session is designed for intermediate level spreadsheet users. We will not be discussing how to create spreadsheets/models\, instead we will talk about ways to utilize a spreadsheet for business advancements.  \nWhat is the Builders Series? \nAt Ascender\, our Builders Series is hyper focused 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/spreadsheets-friend-not-foe/
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:20170824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170815T142027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T142027Z
UID:2169-1503599400-1503606600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:PGH Tech Meetup: Google Analytics Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Can you identify your best performing channels for acquiring customers? Do you know how to find the pages on your site that perform best? How about measuring ROI of your marketing activities? Learn these tactics and more at our Google Analytics Foundations session! \nPerfect for beginners or those looking to enhance their knowledge! \nYou’ll learn:\n* What to measure & why\, how to identify your conversion metrics\, setting up goals\n* Overview of standard reports in Google Analytics\, including how you can customize them to meet the needs of your site & metrics\n* Custom reports & dashboards\, Using Regular Expressions to get more specific information\, & Advanced Reporting tips & tricks\n* Working in Excel using key formulas & pivot tables to garner insights that Google Analytics can’t do alone \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pgh-tech-meetup-google-analytics-foundations/
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:20170822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170615T151214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T203136Z
UID:1787-1503388800-1503396000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Global Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:[one_third_last]PART FOUR OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nCompetitive Positioning for the Global Market \nSpeakers: \nDamon Claus\, Managing Director\, Castus Global \nLeeAnne Haworth\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/sales-marketing/
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:20170816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170731T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T173228Z
UID:2066-1502884800-1502888400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Procuring and Exploiting Intellectual Property: Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Buchanan Labs Speaker Series. \nThis information session will cover: \n\nIP rights that can be obtained for protecting innovations\, brands and other important intellectual property.\nProcesses that can be utilized to try to avoid infringing third-party IP rights.\n\nPresenter: \nRalph Fischer\, Buchanan Labs \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/procuring-exploiting-intellectual-property-strategies-startups/
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:20170815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T011318
CREATED:20170717T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T141053Z
UID:1969-1502818200-1502823600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Financial Modeling: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Financial Modeling is the task of building an abstract representation of real world financial situations. Sounds easy\, right? Wrong. Financial Modeling can be one of the most challenging tasks for a new startup or non-profit. Making an accurate model takes real work and research. This edition of the Starters Series will breakdown the key components to a successful financial model. Learn the right terms and the mathematical equations to put together a model from expert Phil Compton. \nSpeaker: Phil Compton\, CFO at SingleSource Property Solutions \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/intro-financial-modeling-need-know/
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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