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Ascender is a vibrant community of innovators that helps entrepreneurs start and build their companies by offering free educational programming, mentorship, expert coaching, incubation, and a collaborative coworking space.

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From fledgling tech companies, and healthcare innovators to makers, creators, services and shops, Ascender is for Pittsburgh’s entrepreneurs.

Our Values

Value - Embody Inclusion and Respect

Embody inclusion + respect.

Build a culture that
celebrates others.
Value - Strive for Excellence

Empower collective success.

Leverage the tools we provide and add your own value.
Value - Dream Big

Dream big + pursue excellence.

Explore what
is possible.

Resources for Entrepreneurs

Programs.

Open to All Entrepreneurs
Free Monthly Workshops
Yearlong Startup Incubator
Curated Newsletter

Connectivity.

1:1 Connections
Network of Experts
Innovative Community
Socials & Learning Groups

Space.

Modern Coworking Hub
Variety of Plans & Amenities
Exclusive Perks
Free Parking

Our Team

Nadyli Nuñez

CEO

Christina Bard

Christina Bard

Operations Manager

Sam Bender

Sam Bender

Community Operations Coordinator

Ummey Karim

Program Coordinator

Diondre Faulk

Programs Coordinator

Maureen Agbagba

Maureen Agbagba

Executive Assistant

Donald Robinson

Entrepreneur Success Manager

Irina Zambrano

Marketing Coordinator

Craig Markovitz

Senior Advisor

Tammy Szijarto

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

Our Board

Fed Olivares

Federico Olivares

Board Chair of Ascender
North American Ventures, Covestro LLC

Caitlin Green

Board Vice Chair of Ascender
SVP, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at ServiceLink

Jessica Minkus

Board Treasurer of Ascender
CEO, Bookminders

Yvonne Campos

President, Next Act Fund

Jim Gibbs

Founder & CEO, Meter Feeder

Allison Howard

Founder & CEO, Nollapelli

Ana Maria Mieles

Shareholder, Dentons

Jeffrey Morris

Proposal Writer, Public Knowledge

Aster Teclay

VP - Relationship Manager II Community Development Banking, PNC

Jeanette Thomas, Govenda CTO

Jeanette Thomas

CTO, Govenda

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