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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... Read more »
Deadline to apply for Ascender's 2018 Incubator in 11:59 PM on December 5th.
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... Read more »
Invite-only orientation for incubator applicants.
Invite-Only Bootcamp for Incubator applicants.
REGISTER HERE Many 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. The... Read more »
Ascender Starter Series - For anyone starting a business, non-profit, side-project, or initiative. Evaluating Your Market Researching 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... Read more »
Ascender Builders Series - For anyone growing a business, non-profit, side-project, or initiative. Stakeholders: Identify, Manage, & Leverage A 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... Read more »
