Ascend Academy
Ascend Academy is our learning lab for change agents—designed to equip leaders, creatives, and mission-driven organizations with the tools to define, deepen, and drive their impact. Through hands-on courses and curated learning experiences, participants gain clarity, strategy, and community to elevate their work and expand their reach.
Raise Capital with Purpose: How Founders Can Win With Investors (For Profits) with Ryan Sanderson
August 27, 9-10:30AM
Getting funded isn’t just about having a good idea—it’s about being prepared to pitch it with clarity, confidence, and strategy. Whether you're just starting the conversation around raising capital or looking to fine-tune your approach, this 90-minute workshop is your launchpad.
Led by entrepreneur and investor-backed founder Ryan Sanderson, this session will equip you with the mindset, tools, and tactics to take the guesswork out of pitching and start building your roadmap to investment. You'll learn how to:
- Strategically prepare your business for funding—even if you’re early-stage
- Pitch with clarity and structure, grounded in what investors actually look for
- Navigate the investor landscape and find those aligned with your mission
- Build trust and credibility—through numbers, narrative, and confidence
You’ll also hear from Tadean Page, Founder of Ascend Solutions, on how founders can use brand, visibility, and storytelling as added leverage in the investor conversation. No matter where you are on your journey, this is the session that helps you move from curiosity to clarity—and from idea to intentional game plan.
The cost is $150 per person with a discount rate of $125 for two or more per organization.