AscenderPGH

Ascender is the community where Pittsburgh’s entrepreneurs thrive, collaborate, belong, and build. Are you an entrepreneur in Pittsburgh? You belong here.

Good vibes and great company at our members' breakfast today! 🥂🥯 We’re talking mimosas, mocktails, Pigeon Bagels, and all the sweet treats. Thanks to everyone who joined us for some morning fuel and fun. Want to be part of the fun? Join us at https://lnkd.in/g7d3-vwP. Here’s to more connections and collaborations! #AscenderPGH #CommunityBreakfast #EntrepreneurLife"

So proud of our Ascender alumni, Korion Health! 🌟 They’re off to the UK for the Hult Prize Foundation Global Finals! 🎉 Keep rocking it, Anna Li 🤩 #StartupSuccess

Join us for biweekly Office Hours at Ascender with Wei Yu our Intellectual Property Attorney! 📚⚖️ Wei will be offering FREE 30-minute Q&A sessions to help you navigate the complex world of intellectual property. Upcoming sessions: 📅 July 25th 📅 August 22nd 📅 September 5th 📅 September 19th 📅 October 3rd ⏰ From 1 PM to 4 PM Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! https://lnkd.in/exeFzhHV #AscenderPGH #OfficeHours #Entrepreneurs #IntellectualProperty #FreeConsultation

Hey parents and entrepreneurs! 🎉 Can’t wait for school to start? We’ve got you covered! Bring your kids to Ascender on August 15th for our Daycare + Day Pass event. 🎒✨ Babysitting Logistics will handle childcare while you crush your work goals. Plus, breakfast is on us! 🥐☕ Kids up to age 12 are welcome, but don’t forget to register by July 31st! 📅 When: August 15th, 9:00am - 1:00pm 📍 Where: 6401 Penn Ave, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Flex, Desk, and Office Members get in free! 💼 Virtual Members: $20 | Non-members: $60 Join us for a productive day and some peace of mind. You’ve got this! Register here: https://shorturl.at/XnHvv Know a work-from-home parent who could use this? Please share! 💌 #AscenderPGH #CoworkingSpace #Daycare #EntrepreneurLife #PittsburghEvents #WorkAndPlay #CommunityForEntrepreneurs

🌟 Wrapping up our celebration of posting our amazing graduates with this final group photo! These 9 founders, who started their journey in our 2023 Bootcamp, have been crushing it since June 2023. We’ve seen their hard work, creativity, and passion turn dreams into reality. 👏 Let’s give a huge round of applause to our graduating cohort of entrepreneurs! Their dedication and innovation are truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll achieve next. Stay tuned for more success stories! Our Graduates: 🎶 Noteful - Becky Billock 🚮 Sensify - Rishi B. Ryan Leemans and Shane Deng ♻️ The Reclamation Factory - Georgia Crowther 📸 Intrinsic Media Company - Jibril Washington 👧🏾 Kool Image Dolls® - Dominique Scaife 🩰 Danceapply.com - Jaehee Cho 🔬 MitoAI - Bingda Li & Xinyu Wang 📊 Asher Informatics PBC - Charlotte Kalafut & John Kalafut 👩👧👦 London Bridges - London Fitzgerald #Entrepreneurship #ClassOf2024 #Startups #Innovation #GraduationDay #CelebrateSuccess

☀️😎 Beat the heat and stay productive at Ascender! As our Executive Director, Nadyli Nuñez says, our coworking space has top-notch air conditioning, keeping you cool, calm, and collected even during the hottest days. Whether you need a break from the Pittsburgh heat or a place to focus and grow your business, Ascender is the perfect spot. Come check out our vibrant community of entrepreneurs and see what we’re all about! Visit https://lnkd.in/dp97aCd to learn more and schedule a tour.

🌟Meet the Founders🌟 Rishi B. Ryan Leemans and Shane Deng and our AscenderPGH Incubator Alumni 2024! 🌟 Sensify specializes in smart solutions to improve waste diversion. Their flagship product, higi (Helpful Interactive Guidance IoT), mounts on waste bins to classify waste and provide real-time guidance on proper disposal. Exciting news: Sensify has landed a pilot project at the Pittsburgh Airport! 🚀 Swipe to see their journey and achievements! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e75qbTJC Check out Sensify at ascenderpgh.com #AscenderPGH #TechInnovation #WasteManagement #EntrepreneurSpotlight

🌟Meet the Founders🌟 Georgia Crowther the visionary founder of The Reclamation Factory and one of our AscenderPGH Incubator Alumni 2024! 🌟 Georgia Crowther, a robotics engineer, founded Reclamation Factory in 2023 to improve plastics recycling and waste management. The woman-led company focuses on sustainability and community collaboration. The Reclamation Factory is revolutionizing recycling with a network of hyper-local, full-circle plastics recycling centers. They fund their initiatives by selling durable, high-design recycled plastic products. Recent win 🌟: They recently received major funding to accelerate product manufacturing and made their first hire! 🚀 Check out The Reclamation Factory at https://lnkd.in/eRiY3xSP #AscenderPGH #Sustainability #Innovation #EntrepreneurSpotlight

🌟Meet the Founders🌟 Becky Billock the innovative CEO of Noteful and one of our Ascender Incubator Alumni 2024! 🌟 Becky Billock is a pianist acclaimed for promoting contemporary women’s works. A recording artist and recitalist, she has performed internationally and premiered new commissions. Noteful is developing a smartphone and web app that teaches music theory and note reading through gamification—think the Duolingo of music. This fun and engaging approach helps music students and enthusiasts gain essential music literacy skills without the boredom of traditional theory books. Recent Win 🌟 Noteful has secured a pilot project with the City of Pittsburgh, showcasing their impact and potential. Check out Noteful at https://lnkd.in/eQCqK5nB #AscenderPGH #MusicTech #EntrepreneurSpotlight