Madeline Farina is a Pittsburgh-based marketing consultant who helps founders and small business owners build authentic brands, clarify their message, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers while staying true to their values. She brings experience across startups, small businesses, and larger organizations,... Read more »
Join Liana Maneese for a supportive and grounding space designed to help founders, creatives, and leaders navigate the emotional, relational, and identity-centered challenges that come with building something meaningful. Drawing from Liberation Psychotherapy, somatic abolitionism, intersectional theory, and a wide range of clinical and creative... Read more »
Building a business comes with real challenges, and you don’t have to tackle them alone. Our Problem Solving Sessions create a collaborative space where Ascender members can bring a real business challenge and receive thoughtful feedback and fresh perspectives from fellow founders and the Ascender... Read more »
Got questions about formation, equity, or fundraising? Eryn’s your person. Use this link to schedule a session with Eryn.
Connect with the Ascender team and learn more about our 2026 bootcamp program and get all your questions answered. Join Us for a Virtual Info Session! Have a business idea, or an early-stage venture, and wondering what your next step should be? Join us for... Read more »
Need help with job descriptions, equitable hiring, or management tips? Ginny’s got you. Use this link to schedule a session with Ginny.
Book a FREE 30-minute session with Mike, Director, Product Management, Google.
Bring your lunch and join us for a casual, interactive learning experience designed for founders who are actively building. Each session focuses on a practical business topic, broken down at a foundational level so you can learn, ask questions, and walk away with insights you... Read more »
Madeline Farina is a Pittsburgh-based marketing consultant who helps founders and small business owners build authentic brands, clarify their message, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers while staying true to their values. She brings experience across startups, small businesses, and larger organizations,... Read more »
Sales don’t happen by accident and whether you’re trying to land your first customer or scale your revenue, clarity and structure make all the difference. Join John Rodella for Office Hours focused on helping founders sharpen their sales approach, strengthen their pipeline, and remove the... Read more »
