Ascender

Ascender is Pittsburgh's Community for Entrepreneurs.

We are a vibrant hub with educational programs for entrepreneurs, mentorship, expert coaching, incubation and a collaborative coworking space in East Liberty that helps drive innovation and growth.

06/05/2026

Having the usual? ☕️

If your barista knows more about you than your best friend does - it might be time to think about a change of scenery. Why not consider Ascender?

Our brightly lit third floor space offers flexible seating - from desks to couches to counter tops - plus phone booths when you really need a quiet spot for that Zoom call, and conference rooms when the Zoom call switches to an in-person meeting.

Missing the coffee shop small talk? Grab a seat next to a fellow co-worker and ask what they’re working on!

There’s free parking, free snacks, free wifi, and yes - free coffee too. There’s also happy hours, group events, workshops and more all available to you with your membership.

Skip out on your daily $6 latte and join us! Click the link in our bio to learn more!

06/01/2026

Make a splash with us this June! 🌊

Swim in for a one on one office hours session to boost your business - remember, these sessions are 100% free to both members and non-members! Just register at the link in our bio! 🐠

And do not miss our June 23rd workshop with - “Take the Fear out of Funding: Smart Strategies to Access Capital”! We’ll be cracking the code to accessing funding for your small business with a panel of experts from , , , & more.

Plus for all you co-workers melting in your home offices, we’ve got some of the coolest central air the city has to offer! 😎

05/27/2026

They did it! 🎓

Last night, we graduated our most recent class of startup founders with each founder presenting the growth and change that their companies have experienced over the last year.

From rebrands to new equipment to meetings with Mark Cuban, these founders have really locked in and we’re so impressed and proud of their accomplishments.

Special thanks to .crow, Derrick Maultsby Jr., , and for providing the class with valuable feedback and to , our resident entrepreneur who always gives our founders top-tier guidance.

So much more to come for all of these businesses! Stay tuned.

05/26/2026

What is Ascender?❓

Well, that depends on who you ask. So we figured we’d ask around, starting with our current longest running employee and Ascender’s face at the door - Sam!

Want to know more about Ascender’s flexible co-working options or start up programs and how we can help you? Head to the link in our bio to book a tour!

05/20/2026

Sure they’re cute, but are they giving you feedback on that big presentation? Or proofreading your email? Or accompanying you on your 3 pm coffee run?

If you’ve been spending too much of your workday with your pet, Pittsburgh’s premier coworking space is here for you.

Ascender’s flexible membership options, 24 hour access, and networking events offer the work/life balance that you’ve been missing.

Leave your cat at home and come meet us at the office.

05/15/2026

From presentations to breakout meetings and right into casual networking - host your next team conference or workshop in the bright and modern spaces at Ascender!

Centrally located in East Liberty, our ADA accessible third floor space offers privacy from foot traffic, a customizable floor plan, and private conference rooms - plus a kitchenette and free parking lot.

Tech equipped for lectures, our primary gathering space offers a WiFi projector and podium with microphone, plus seating for up to 50. Furniture is easily rearranged for audiences, group meetings, or a relaxing break from the day’s events.

Head to the link in our bio to learn more and request fee information. Fees will be assessed based on an organization’s budget size, tax-exempt status, and need for additional staffing.

05/12/2026

“That cup of coffee changed my life…” ☕️

You may have heard that phrase thrown around, or maybe even said it yourself, but for Paul McMahon it’s actually true.

Paul is the founder and CEO of , a patented system to make cold brew on the go using K-Cups; zero electricity required. He also happens to be a graduate of our 2024 Bootcamp.

Kevo Brew went from idea, to prototype, to a commercial product that made its debut on Amazon earlier this spring. Fueled by coffee - and a boost from Ascender and our mentors - Paul’s product is now shipping nationwide and Kevo Brew has its sites set on future product expansion.

Are you ready to make your life-changing idea a reality?

05/08/2026

Introducing the new Ascender Flex Co-working Membership!‼️

Created with freelancers, part-time remote workers, and schedule switchers in mind - this new offering gives you access to co-working space twice a week! PLUS all the benefits of a full time membership including free parking, unlimited coffee, and our monthly workshops for only $125/month.

If you think you might be interested in a social workspace full of folks with fresh ideas - hit the link in our bio to schedule a tour.

We can’t wait to work with you - and next to you!

05/06/2026

We can’t stop thinking about this past Saturday’s Bootcamp pitch presentations.

Each one of our founders blew us away with their passionate pitches and how much their businesses have grown over the course of just 2 weeks. Our judging panels were just as impressed.

There was definitely a collective sigh of relief when the presentations were over.

Congrats to all of our bootcampers - we can’t wait to see how your businesses grow and transform over the next year!

And thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the volunteers, judges, mentors, and experts for making our *10TH* annual bootcamp a major success.

05/04/2026

Join us this month! 🪻

Whether you need support for your business, or a change of scenery during your work day - we’re here for you.

Head to our website to learn more.

Address

6401 Penn Avenue Floor 3
Pittsburgh, PA
15206

Telephone

(412) 444-7414

Website

https://ascenderpgh.com/

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