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Built for founders who need more than a desk.

Cross-sector coworking where progress is made through relationships,  not just networking. Find your place to build what matters.

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why ascender?

You’re stuck on a pricing decision.
Perhaps, it’s time to expand your team

Here, you engage with someone who’s already been through it. Tech founders learning from retail entrepreneurs. Service business owners learning from product companies. Real answers from people who understand the context, not generic advice from the internet. Plus a workspace that actually helps you focus and get work done.

    • 24/7 Secure access for members.

    • Three conference rooms equipped with the lastest tech, which are free to book at every membership level.

    • Free parking, fast wi-fi, and 100 complimentary prints per month.

    • Nicaraguan coffee from Building New Hope, tea, sparkling water and snacks stocked daily.

    • A location in the heart of East Liberty, surrounded by restaurants, universities and innovation.

  • You won’t just rent a desk or office here, you’ll find your circle.

    Connect with founders, freelancers, and creative pros across industries from tech to nonprofits to retail & education. Join our calendar of founder talks, member happy hours, and expert office hours where mentors help you untangle the next step. Every connection here starts with something simple: “Hey, what are you working on?”

  • Members have access to:

    • Business workshops, expert office hours, 1:1 coaching, and peer-to-peer learning.

    • Discounted tools (including HubSpot for marketing, sales and service.

    • A private Slack channel for ideas, advice and collaborations.

    • Bi-weekly member newsletters with grant alerts, funding leads and community news.

    • Mail scanning and other optional add-ons to keep you organized.

  • East Liberty is where old Pittsburgh grit meets new creative energy. Within a few blocks you’ll find:

    • Diverse food options and great coffee (City Kitchen, Choolah, KLVN, Mola, Tako, Tana and more)

    • Gyms and yoga studios (LA Fitness, Pure Barre, Shape, Orangetheory, etc.)

    • Staples, Trader Joe’s, Giant Eagle, and the East End Co-op for errands between calls

    • Our Neighbors: Google, Duolingo, NVIDIA, and Gecko Robotics

    • Students and collaborators from CMU and Pitt located just two miles away

Membership Options

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    Flex Member

    Part-time at $125/month

    Full-time at $225/month

    Includes:

    • PT: Coworking in Flex areas two-days per week during regular business hours

    • PT: Phone Booth access & 3hrs of Conference room booking

    • FT: Unlimited room bookings & 24/7 Access

    • Member Programs: Monthly workshops, socials and peer-learning engagements

    • Free parking, coffee from Building New Hope, snacks, WiFi & printing

    • Discounts on Hubspot and Event Space rentals

  • A photo of Ascender's bootcamp, with participants seated in chairs around a table, listening to a speaker seated in front of a large screen.

    Founder's Club

    Starting at $250 / month

    For active founders currently building businesses looking to lean into community. 

    Includes all Coworking level benefits plus:

    • 1:1 Sessions with Ascender’s Entrepreneur Success Manager (weekly, by appointment) and Founder-to-Founder meet ups

    • Templates + knowledge library resources curated by successful founders, alumni, funders & consultants

    • Priority Expert Office Hour scheduling

    • Member spotlight coverage on socials, PR, and newsletters

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    Dedicated Desk

    $350 / month

    For those looking to settle into the same workspace day after day.

    Membership Includes:

    • A permanent desk for storing your monitor and personal belongings 

    • Includes all Founder’s Club level programming & benefits.

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    Office Suites

    Starting at $550 / month

    Offices for teams of up to 8 people with secured entry. Includes all Founder’s Club programming & benefits.

  • "I came to Ascender because I heard it was a great place for start-ups. I stayed of the people and the network effect"

    Akaash Ramakrishnan
    Co-Founder, CEO of Adskate

  • "Ascender has been perfect for our virtual company to have a home base"

    David Mosey
    Executive Director of Smart Futures

  • "To be in a room filled with others who share [the] same drive and heart is a rare gift."

    Liana Maneese
    Founder + Clinical Director of Transitional Characters

Inquire Now

Reach out to the Ascender Team and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

(412) 444-7414

info@ascenderpgh.com