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SUMMARY:Ascender Network + Grow: B2B Companies
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together Pittsburgh entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and small business owners for networking\, lightning talks\, and free coworking. \n \nAbout this event\n \nIn celebration of Ascender’s 10th Anniversary\, we’re hosting ten Network + Grow events— from August 2022 through May 2023—celebrating an entrepreneurial community where everyone can build\, belong\, collaborate\, and thrive. \nEAT // TALK // WORK \nSo much has changed over the past few years\, and staying on top of what matters to you and your business is challenging. Setting up Google Alerts\, scouring the newspaper’s business section\, or saving that Twitter thread only gets you so far. \nWhat actually helps is connecting with folks who understand your industry’s jargon\, are on (or have already been down) a similar path as you\, and are eager to share notes\, tips\, and introductions. \nDuring our Network + Grow event\, you’ll get to network with other entrepreneurs interested in what you care about\, hear a lightning talk from a special guest\, grab breakfast\, and enjoy a free pass to work at our collaborative coworking space in East Liberty for the rest of the day. \nIn December\, we’re bringing entrepreneurs together around the theme of B2B Companies and will hear a lightning talk from Mike Stafiej\, CEO & founder of ERIN. \nDon’t pass on this chance to meet other startup founders\, small business owners\, innovators\, and experts interested in B2B Companies! \nNetworking // Lightning Talk // Free Coworking \n// Breakfast will be available at 8:30 AM.\n// Program will start at 8:45 AM followed by a free Community Coworking Day. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nFeaturing:\nMike Stafiej\, CEO & founder of ERIN \nMike Stafiej is the CEO and founder of ERIN\, an employee talent acquisition platform. Mike has over 15 years of experience in B2B SaaS startups and is a Serial Entrepreneur with a Masters degree in I.T. Project Management. Mike has been transformative to the startups he has worked with\, directly impacting tens of millions of dollars in revenue and product strategy. ERIN’s customer base includes multiple fortune 500 companies\, currently has over 1.5M users in 100 countries\, and is the highest ranked employee referral product on the market. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/ascender-network-grow-b2b-companies/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Ascender Network + Grow: Health Tech
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together Pittsburgh entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and small business owners for networking\, lightning talks\, and free coworking. \nAbout this event \nIn celebration of Ascender’s 10th Anniversary\, we’re hosting ten Network + Grow events— from August 2022 through May 2023—celebrating an entrepreneurial community where everyone can build\, belong\, collaborate\, and thrive. \nEAT // TALK // WORK \nSo much has changed over the past few years\, and staying on top of what matters to you and your business is challenging. Setting up Google Alerts\, scouring the newspaper’s business section\, or saving that Twitter thread only gets you so far. \nWhat actually helps is connecting with folks who understand your industry’s jargon\, are on (or have already been down) a similar path as you\, and are eager to share notes\, tips\, and introductions. \nDuring our Network + Grow event\, you’ll get to network with other entrepreneurs interested in what you care about\, hear a lightning talk from a special guest\, grab breakfast\, and enjoy a free pass to work at our collaborative coworking space in East Liberty for the rest of the day. \nIn November\, we’re bringing entrepreneurs together around the theme of Health Tech and will hear a lightning talk from Utkars Jain\, Co-Founder & CEO of HEARTio. \nDon’t pass on this chance to meet other startup founders\, small business owners\, innovators\, and experts interested in Health Tech! \nNetworking // Lightning Talk // Free Coworking\n// Breakfast will be available at 8:30 AM.\n// Program will start at 8:45 AM followed by a free Community Coworking Day. \nTo view our full 10 Year Anniversary campaign and upcoming Network + Grow dates and topics\, visit ascenderpgh.com/ten. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.***\nNetwork + Grow: Health Tech image \nFeaturing: \nUtkars Jain\, Co-Founder & CEO of HEARTio\nUtkars Jain is the Co-Founder and CEO of Heart Input Input\, Inc. (DBA HEARTio)\, a medical software company trying to identify the origin of chest pain more quickly\, more accurately\, and at a fraction of the cost. He received bachelor degrees from the University of Pittsburgh in Neuroscience and Applied Mathematics\, and is currently a PhD candidate in Bioengineering. This past year\, Utkars was selected for the 30 under 30 of the Pittsburgh Business Times\, and was selected as an Innovator of the Year by the University of Pittsburgh. In his free time\, Utkars likes watching football\, playing racquetball\, bouldering\, and reading about finance. \nAscender is located at 6401 Penn Ave\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206. Click here for directions. We are in the same plaza as the East Liberty Trader Joe’s; opposite side of the parking and directly next to Hair Master. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nAccessibility:\nAscender is ADA accessible; attendees can take the stairs or the elevator up to the third floor to Ascender’s space.\nFree on-site parking is available.\nBus lines: 75\, 74\, 82\, 77\, 71C\, 88\, 86\, 89 (within 3-minute walking distance after drop-off); P1\, P2\, P3 within 10-minute walking distance from the bus station. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/ascender-network-grow-health-tech/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:ASCENDER's Network + Grow: Revenue Generation & Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together Pittsburgh entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and small business owners for networking\, lightning talks\, and free coworking. \nAbout this event\nIn celebration of Ascender’s 10th Anniversary\, we’re hosting ten Network + Grow events— from August 2022 through May 2023—celebrating an entrepreneurial community where everyone can build\, belong\, collaborate\, and thrive. \nEAT // TALK // WORK \nSo much has changed over the past few years\, and staying on top of what matters to you and your business is challenging. Setting up Google Alerts\, scouring the newspaper’s business section\, or saving that Twitter thread only gets you so far. \nWhat actually helps is connecting with folks who understand your industry’s jargon\, are on (or have already been down) a similar path as you\, and are eager to share notes\, tips\, and introductions. \nDuring our Network + Grow event\, you’ll get to network with other entrepreneurs interested in what you care about\, hear a lightning talk from a special guest\, grab dinner\, and enjoy a free pass to work from our collaborative coworking space in East Liberty before the evening’s event. \nIn October\, we’re bringing entrepreneurs together around the theme of Revenue Generation & Fundraising and will hear a lightning talk from Marion Lewis\, Founder & CEO of Govenda. \nDon’t pass on this chance to meet other startup founders\, small business owners\, innovators\, and experts interested in Revenue Generation & Fundraising! \nNetworking // Lightning Talk // Free Coworking \n// A light dinner will be available at 6:00 PM. \n// Program will start at 6:15 PM. \nTo view our full 10 Year Anniversary campaign and upcoming Network + Grow dates and topics\, visit ascenderpgh.com/ten. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nNetwork + Grow: Revenue Generation & Fundraising\nFeaturing: Marion Lewis\, Founder & CEO of Govenda \nMarion Lewis is a results-driven serial entrepreneur\, investor\, and business community leader with more than 25 years of successful digital experience. As the founder and CEO of Govenda (her fourth company)\, she is passionate about providing best-in-class solutions and modern tools to support organizations’ boards of directors. Govenda is an award-winning board success platform that enables effective corporate governance\, robust regulatory compliance\, centralized control\, and interactive board engagement. \nPrior to Govenda\, Marion was Co-Founder of Tachyon Solutions\, a custom application development and interactive marketing firm\, and served as its CEO for 21 years. As such\, she was responsible for creating the firm’s vision\, executed the strategic plan\, and led the renowned Tachyon Interactive Group. She was also co-founder and Board Chair of WeDoCommerce\, a systems integration and e-commerce consulting firm with a global customer base. \nIn addition to leading Govenda\, Marion is a member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and serves as an active investor of NextAct Fund\, an angel investment organization that supports women-led companies. She is also a former member of the Pittsburgh Business Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Pittsburgh. \nMarion is passionate about giving back to the community that sustains her and was a founding partner and past chair of Pittsburgh Social Venture Partners\, a network of community-minded individuals who invest time\, money\, and expertise in organizations that solve problems facing at-risk youth in Allegheny County\, Pennsylvania. She is also a past member and Secretary of the board of Social Venture Partners International\, and past Vice Chair of Goodwill of Southwest Pennsylvania board of directors. \nNetwork + Grow: Revenue Generation & Fundraising image\nAscender is located at 6401 Penn Ave\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206. Click here for directions. We are in the same plaza as the East Liberty Trader Joe’s; opposite side of the parking and directly next to Hair Master. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nAccessibility:\nAscender is ADA accessible; attendees can take the stairs or the elevator up to the third floor to Ascender’s space. \nFree on-site parking is available.\nBus lines: 75\, 74\, 82\, 77\, 71C\, 88\, 86\, 89 (within 3-minute walking distance after drop-off); P1\, P2\, P3 within 10-minute walking distance from the bus station.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/ascenders-network-grow-revenue-generation-fundraising/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:ASCENDER's Network + Grow: Building & Scaling a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together Pittsburgh entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and small business owners for networking\, lightning talks\, and free coworking. \nAbout this event\nIn celebration of Ascender’s 10th Anniversary\, we’re hosting ten Network + Grow events— from August 2022 through May 2023—celebrating an entrepreneurial community where everyone can build\, belong\, collaborate\, and thrive. \nEAT // TALK // WORK \nSo much has changed over the past few years\, and staying on top of what matters to you and your business is challenging. Setting up Google Alerts\, scouring the newspaper’s business section\, or saving that Twitter thread only gets you so far. \nWhat actually helps is connecting with folks who understand your industry’s jargon\, are on (or have already been down) a similar path as you\, and are eager to share notes\, tips\, and introductions. \nDuring our Network + Grow event\, you’ll get to network with other entrepreneurs interested in what you care about\, hear a lightning talk from a special guest\, grab breakfast\, and enjoy a free pass to work at our collaborative coworking space in East Liberty for the rest of the day. \nIn September\, we’re bringing entrepreneurs together around the theme of Building & Scaling a Small Business and will hear a lightning talk from Lauren Townsend\, Co-Founder of Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream. \nDon’t pass on this chance to meet other startup founders\, small business owners\, innovators\, and experts interested in Building & Scaling a Small Business! \nNetworking // Lightning Talk // Free Coworking \n// Breakfast will be available at 8:30 AM.\n// Program will start at 8:45 AM followed by a free Community Coworking Day. \nTo view our full 10 Year Anniversary campaign and upcoming Network + Grow dates and topics\, visit ascenderpgh.com/ten. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nNetwork + Grow: Building & Scaling a Small Business\nFeaturing: Lauren Townsend\, Co-Founder of Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream \nLauren Townsend is the co-founder of Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream\, an artisanal ice cream manufacturer and emerging franchisor in Pittsburgh\, PA. She and her husband started the company in their home kitchen and have grown the business from a home-delivery service to 9 scoop shops around Western PA\, with ice cream sold in 150+ foodservice and grocery outlets in the Tri-state region. Millie’s is on a mission to bring joy and a smile to every guest\, every time\, with every scoop. Prior to starting Millie’s\, Lauren spent her entire career working in M&A\, first in investment banking and then for Incline Equity Partners\, a middle-market private equity fund in Pittsburgh. When she’s not dreaming about Millie’s\, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband\, two children\, and their beloved Old English Sheepdog. She holds a B.S. in International Affairs from Georgetown University. \nNetwork + Grow: Building & Scaling a Small Business image\nAscender is located at 6401 Penn Ave\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206. Click here for directions. We are in the same plaza as the East Liberty Trader Joe’s; opposite side of the parking and directly next to Hair Master. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nAccessibility:\nAscender is ADA accessible; attendees can take the stairs or the elevator up to the third floor to Ascender’s space. \nFree on-site parking is available.\nBus lines: 75\, 74\, 82\, 77\, 71C\, 88\, 86\, 89 (within 3-minute walking distance after drop-off); P1\, P2\, P3 within 10-minute walking distance from the bus station.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/ascenders-network-grow-building-scaling-a-small-business/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:ASCENDER's Network + Grow: Hardware & Software
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together Pittsburgh entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and small business owners for networking\, lightning talks\, and free coworking. \nAbout this event\nIn celebration of Ascender’s 10th Anniversary\, we’re hosting ten Network + Grow events— from August 2022 through May 2023—celebrating an entrepreneurial community where everyone can build\, belong\, collaborate\, and thrive. \nEAT // TALK // WORK \nSo much has changed over the past few years\, and staying on top of what matters to you and your business is challenging. Setting up Google Alerts\, scouring the newspaper’s business section\, or saving that Twitter thread only gets you so far. \nWhat actually helps is connecting with folks who understand your industry’s jargon\, are on (or have already been down) a similar path as you\, and are eager to share notes\, tips\, and introductions. \nDuring our Network + Grow event\, you’ll get to network with other entrepreneurs interested in what you care about\, grab breakfast\, and enjoy a free pass to work at our collaborative coworking space in East Liberty for the rest of the day. \nIn August\, we’re bringing entrepreneurs together around the theme of Hardware & Software. \nWhether you’re Team Hardware or Team Software\, don’t pass on this chance to meet other startup founders\, small business owners\, innovators\, and experts. \nNetworking // Free Coworking \n// Breakfast will be available at 8:30 AM.\n// Program will start at 8:45 AM followed by a free Community Coworking Day.\nTo view our full 10 Year Anniversary campaign and upcoming Network + Grow dates and topics\, visit ascenderpgh.com/ten. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nNetwork + Grow: Hardware & Software image\nAscender is located at 6401 Penn Ave\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206. Click here for directions. We are in the same plaza as the East Liberty Trader Joe’s; opposite side of the parking and directly next to Hair Master. \n***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event and masks are strongly encouraged.*** \nAccessibility:\nAscender is ADA accessible; attendees can take the stairs or the elevator up to the third floor to Ascender’s space.\nFree on-site parking is available. \nBus lines: 75\, 74\, 82\, 77\, 71C\, 88\, 86\, 89 (within 3-minute walking distance after drop-off); P1\, P2\, P3 within 10-minute walking distance from the bus station.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/ascenders-network-grow-hardware-software/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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