Ascender is Pittsburgh’s community for entrepreneurs —connecting visionaries across industries, backgrounds, and stages. When you get involved, you’re helping someone make their first hire, land their first investor, or launch that product the city didn’t even know it needed.
Let’s make it happen, together.
Fuel Founders. Change Pittsburgh.
Every great business starts with a real shot—and that’s exactly what our Pre-Incubation Bootcamp provides.
This isn’t theory. It’s hands-on strategy, expert coaching, and community that doesn’t quit—led by people who’ve actually built companies.
💬 “The mentorship helped me stop second-guessing myself and actually take action.”
💬 “I finally feel like I have a real game plan—and a team behind me.”
Your gift helps cover childcare, expert coaching, and nourishing meals—so founders can focus on building what’s next.
Need space to think, build, and belong?
Join Pittsburgh’s most inclusive coworking community—flexible options, real support, and good coffee included.
Been there, built that? Pay it forward.
Mentor a founder who’s walking the same road you once did. One convo can change everything.
Got skills? Got ideas? Let’s co-create.
Pitch a workshop or collab with us to deliver high-impact sessions that move founders forward.
No fluff. Just practical tools for real business growth.
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