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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T163000
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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
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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:20260516T020732
CREATED:20171031T192010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T200813Z
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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:20260516T020732
CREATED:20171107T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T190410Z
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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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170717T183159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T141821Z
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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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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:20260516T020732
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170706T141856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T174227Z
UID:1894-1501941600-1501948800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Self Publishing Workshop with Sisters in Crime
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/sinc/
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:20170802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170802T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170615T150425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T150425Z
UID:1784-1501660800-1501668000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Company & Brand Abroad
DESCRIPTION:PART THREE OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nIPR\, Export Regulations\, and Other Legal Considerations \nSpeakers: \nErin McBride-Lovas\, Export Compliance Manager\, Carnegie Mellon University \nSusanna Cook\, Director & Chair\, International Business Group\, Cohen & Grigsby (Member of Wester PA District Export Council) \nBruce Chiu\, Director\, Cohen & Grigsby \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/protecting-company-brand-abroad/
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:20170727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170628T155215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T214534Z
UID:1873-1501176600-1501182000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Scaling Ops: Preparing your team for tomorrow’s growth
DESCRIPTION:All entities\, regardless of industry\, contain three key components: sales\, marketing and production. What does it take to scale these components from 0-10 employees to 10-50? It’s time to plan ahead. Join us on Thursday\, July 27th to hear from three serial entrepreneurs with radically different business models on how they overcame key growth challenges. \nLuke Skurman\, CEO of Niche \nWendy Downs\, Owner at Moop LLC \nLynsie Campbell\, Founder of LaneSpotter \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/scaling-ops-preparing-team-tomorrows-growth/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170717T150814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T150838Z
UID:1967-1501090200-1501097400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:The Incline: Who's Next in Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize stellar under-40 leaders shaping Pittsburgh’s education community. Your ticket includes local fare\, beer and wine\, as well as your chance to meet The Incline’s Who’s Next: Education class. (Presented by S&T Bank) \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incline-whos-next-education/
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:20170719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170717T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T150022Z
UID:1960-1500487200-1500494400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Communication Science Meets Presentation Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Communication Science Meets Presentation Effectiveness\, with Jackie Gartner-Schmidt\, PH.D. This course is designed to offer the theory and practice of principles of public speaking\, with an emphasis on the compositional and presentational aspects of\ncommunication in formal speaking situations\, specifically for business and community grassroots. \nCourse Objectives\n1. Develop familiarity with the three traditional purposes of presentations — to\neducate\, motivate\, and facilitate;\n2. Improve the four speaker qualities used in successful public speaking – crafting\nthe story\, cultivating the delivery\, connecting with the audience\, and\ncomplimenting prose with visuals;\n3. Improve proficiency in public speaking skills;\n4. Decrease speaking apprehension. \nRSVP -> http://members.pyp.org/event-2589778
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/communication-science-meets-presentation-effectiveness/
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:20170718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170717T150351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T155537Z
UID:1964-1500399000-1500404400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Full Circle Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Social Venture Partners Pittsburgh invites leaders from local innovative nonprofits to join an info session where you will learn about SVP Full Circle – Pittsburgh’s impact accelerator for nonprofits. During the session\, Full Circle Managers will discuss the 2017 fall cohort programming as well as provide insights on the application process. Large\, established nonprofits as well as smaller\, start-up organizations are all welcomed to join and learn more. \nApplication Deadline: Applications are due Monday\, July 31 at 12 noon. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/full-circle-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:20170712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170615T145904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T235648Z
UID:1781-1499846400-1499853600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Getting Paid + Shipping and Logistics
DESCRIPTION:PART TWO OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nGetting Paid + Shipping and Logistics – The International Experience \nSpeakers: \nEdward Schick\, Vice President\, Trade Financial Group\,The Huntington National Bank (Member of Western PA District Export Council) \nChas Watson\, President\, RL Swearer Company (Member of Western PA District Export Council) \nLeAnne Haworth\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/getting-paid-shipping-logistics/
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:20170711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170615T144812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170707T145313Z
UID:1779-1499794200-1499799600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Plan for Success: Linking your team\, goals\, and process.
DESCRIPTION:Today you’re by yourself\, tomorrow you may have a team of five. Now is the time to think about future challenges\, in order to sync up your team and your organization’s goals. Hear from serial entrepreneurs on how to build long lasting processes and strategies that can create a natural\, balanced work flow and a foundation for future growth. \nSpeaker: \nIllana Diamond\, Managing Director of AlphaLab Gear \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/starters-series/
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:20170630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170629T220356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T220618Z
UID:1887-1498845600-1498856400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:XPRIZE: AI for Good Reception
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: aiforgoodpgh2017.eventbrite.com \n147 teams around the world are currently competing in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE\, a 3-year\, $5M global competition to develop powerful artificial intelligence technologies capable of solving the world’s grandest challenges. Over the life of the competition\, teams will work with a network of mentors\, experts\, and investors to develop and refine practical AI solutions ranging from transportation to health to poverty and more.  \nAs one of several AI XPRIZE Hubs worldwide\, Pittsburgh will host a series of supporting programs to convene regional teams and networks of supporters. The city has a robust AI community\, recognized for cutting-edge robotics\, health technology\, autonomous vehicle programs\, and more. About 14 teams from across the U.S. will be convening in the US day-long workshop in Pittsburgh to meet with mentors and investors in the city. \nYou are invited to join us for a post-workshop reception at Ascender\, from 6-9pm. There\, you will have a chance to hear from more than a dozen of the competing teams\, as well as XPRIZE staff\, who will share the organization and competition’s broader goals and missions. There will also be a brief presentation of the highlights from the AI for Good Summit\, with insights on how we all can better prepare for an AI-abundant future. \nSchedule:\n6:00 – Doors open. Food & drink served.\n7:00 – Welcome\, introductory remarks\, and AI for Good overview\n7:20 – Hear from the competing teams in the AI XPRIZE + Q&A\n8:00 – Networking
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/xprize-ai-good-reception/
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:20170629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020732
CREATED:20170424T195748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T195646Z
UID:1277-1498757400-1498762800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Always Be Closing
DESCRIPTION:Always Be Closing: The Sales Process Demystified \nWhat happens after you’ve made your first sale? What about your 10\,000th sale? Hear how experts create long lasting sales processes that can take your startup to the next level. \nSpeakers: \nRalph Massaro\, VP of Worldwide Sales\, Wombat Security Technologies \nDJ Cavanaugh\, Sr. VP of Business Development\, CivicScience \n  \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/always-be-closing/
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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