Frequently Asked Questions
General
- What is ASCENT?
- Who is Daniel DiPiazza
- Are there any testimonials or case studies for ASCENT?
- When does the next class start?
- How do I apply to ASCENT?
- What is the curriculum like?
Your Application
- Why is there an application?
- How long should I spend on the application?
- Do you have any advice on crafting a great application?
- Will I get into the program?
- What can I expect if I’m accepted?
- Who is a good fit for the program?
- Do I have to be an entrepreneur or own a business to join the program?
- Is this program open to people outside of the United States?
- How does this work across different timezones?
- Why is it called ASCENT?
- How much does it cost?
- Will my company reimburse me for this?
- What types of candidates get accepted?
- How can I check on the status of my application?
- If I’m not accepted into the program can I reapply later?
The Curriculum
- What will the weekly assignments look like?
- How many hours per week will I spend on the course material?
- Does Daniel DiPiazza teach all the material personally?
- You say ASCENT is a combination of projects, coaching and high-level mentorship. What do you mean?
- Where will the class meetings take place?
- What type of equipment/technology will I need to participate?
- How often will I get to talk to a coach?
- If I’m struggling to get my work done, who can I ask for help?
- Which high level mentors will be giving keynotes?
- Will I get to meet the high-level mentors and ask them questions?
The Live Event
- Why bother with a live event?
- When is the first live event happening?
- Where is it?
- If I can’t make it to the live event, should I still consider joining ASCENT?
- What will we be doing at the event?
- Will meals be provided at the event?
- What about hotel and travel costs?
- Will there be any incredible guest speakers at the event?
Tuition
- What’s included in the tuition fee?
- Is there an application fee?
- Will my boss reimburse me for this?
- Is ASCENT tax deductible?
- What forms of payment are accepted?
- What is your cancellation or refund policy?
- Do you offer any scholarships for ASCENT?
General
What is ASCENT?
ASCENT is an intensive 90 day workshop, coaching and mentorship program designed to help creative entrepreneurs get crystal clear on their biggest business goals, then execute it with the help of a team of colleagues and expert advisors.
In addition to completing personal business objectives, each student will also be required to complete a number of small group projects designed to sharpen creative thinking, develop presentation skills and improve leadership abilities over the course of the workshop.
After ASCENT, you will be a better entrepreneur. And hopefully a more interesting human being.
Who is Daniel DiPiazza?
Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker. He is best known as the founder of Rich20Something, an online platform for Millennial entrepreneurs. His essays and articles have gotten million of views all over the world, including places like TIME, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Are there any testimonials or case studies for ASCENT?
Not yet.
When most marketers write the sales copy for a new product, they’re met with a very common dilemma: you can’t have testimonials for a project that hasn’t started yet. In these cases, savvy marketers will usually pull testimonials and case studies from old projects and mold the language to fit around the new product. After all, it’s close enough, right?
We don’t agree with this philosophy. So we’re not going to display any case studies until we can show you what real members of the program have done.
But even though ASCENT is an entirely new program, we know it will work. How? Because the the structure of the program was developed from Daniel’s experience working with his team at Rich20Something. ASCENT is based on years of research and development that have created one of the world’s most popular brands for Millennials, a bestselling book and a loyal audience all around the world.
Success isn’t luck. It’s systems, support, accountability and connections. This is exactly what the program provides.
When does the next class start?
- ASCENT I: August 1 – Nov 1
- ASCENT II: Jan 1 – April 1
There are four sessions per year and admission is by application only.
How do I apply to ASCENT?
You can apply online via this application. No paper applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed in their entirety in order to be considered.
What is the curriculum like?
This is not an online course. There are no “modules” to complete. There are no hidden secrets behind the heavy oak door. ASCENT is an invitation to do your best work inside a curated group of people who give a damn and mentors who you can really learn from.
At the beginning of the program, you’ll determine the top 2-3 business goals you’d like to accomplish over the next 90 days, then work hard to reverse engineer exactly what needs to happen to make those goals a reality.
Each week, you will meet with 5 other teammates + your coach to help you stay focused and accountable to those objectives. Over the course of the 90 days, your coach will also be challenging your team with several projects designed to help you think more creatively, solve problems and work more efficiently.
APPLYING TO ASCENT
What is ASCENT?
ASCENT is an intensive 90 day workshop, coaching and mentorship program designed to help creative entrepreneurs get crystal clear on their biggest business goals, then execute it with the help of a team of colleagues and expert advisors.
In addition to completing personal business objectives, each student will also be required to complete a number of small group projects designed to sharpen creative thinking, develop presentation skills and improve leadership abilities over the course of the workshop.
After ASCENT, you will be a better entrepreneur. And hopefully a more interesting human being.
Who is Daniel DiPiazza?
Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker. He is best known as the founder of Rich20Something, an online platform for Millennial entrepreneurs. His essays and articles have gotten million of views all over the world, including places like TIME, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Are there any testimonials or case studies for ASCENT?
Not yet.
When most marketers write the sales copy for a new product, they’re met with a very common dilemma: you can’t have testimonials for a project that hasn’t started yet. In these cases, savvy marketers will usually pull testimonials and case studies from old projects and mold the language to fit around the new product. After all, it’s close enough, right?
We don’t agree with this philosophy. So we’re not going to display any case studies until we can show you what real members of the program have done.
But even though ASCENT is an entirely new program, we know it will work. How? Because the the structure of the program was developed from Daniel’s experience working with his team at Rich20Something. ASCENT is based on years of research and development that have created one of the world’s most popular brands for Millennials, a bestselling book and a loyal audience all around the world.
Success isn’t luck. It’s systems, support, accountability and connections. This is exactly what the program provides.
When does the next class start?
- ASCENT I: August 1 – Nov 1
- ASCENT II: Jan 1 – April 1
There are four sessions per year and admission is by application only.
How do I apply to ASCENT?
You can apply online via this application. No paper applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed in their entirety in order to be considered.
What is the curriculum like?
This is not an online course. There are no “modules” to complete. There are no hidden secrets behind the heavy oak door. ASCENT is an invitation to do your best work inside a curated group of people who give a damn and mentors who you can really learn from.
At the beginning of the program, you’ll determine the top 2-3 business goals you’d like to accomplish over the next 90 days, then work hard to reverse engineer exactly what needs to happen to make those goals a reality.
Each week, you will meet with 5 other teammates + your coach to help you stay focused and accountable to those objectives. Over the course of the 90 days, your coach will also be challenging your team with several projects designed to help you think more creatively, solve problems and work more efficiently.
CURRICULUM
What is ASCENT?
ASCENT is an intensive 90 day workshop, coaching and mentorship program designed to help creative entrepreneurs get crystal clear on their biggest business goals, then execute it with the help of a team of colleagues and expert advisors.
In addition to completing personal business objectives, each student will also be required to complete a number of small group projects designed to sharpen creative thinking, develop presentation skills and improve leadership abilities over the course of the workshop.
After ASCENT, you will be a better entrepreneur. And hopefully a more interesting human being.
Who is Daniel DiPiazza?
Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker. He is best known as the founder of Rich20Something, an online platform for Millennial entrepreneurs. His essays and articles have gotten million of views all over the world, including places like TIME, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Are there any testimonials or case studies for ASCENT?
Not yet.
When most marketers write the sales copy for a new product, they’re met with a very common dilemma: you can’t have testimonials for a project that hasn’t started yet. In these cases, savvy marketers will usually pull testimonials and case studies from old projects and mold the language to fit around the new product. After all, it’s close enough, right?
We don’t agree with this philosophy. So we’re not going to display any case studies until we can show you what real members of the program have done.
But even though ASCENT is an entirely new program, we know it will work. How? Because the the structure of the program was developed from Daniel’s experience working with his team at Rich20Something. ASCENT is based on years of research and development that have created one of the world’s most popular brands for Millennials, a bestselling book and a loyal audience all around the world.
Success isn’t luck. It’s systems, support, accountability and connections. This is exactly what the program provides.
When does the next class start?
- ASCENT I: August 1 – Nov 1
- ASCENT II: Jan 1 – April 1
There are four sessions per year and admission is by application only.
How do I apply to ASCENT?
You can apply online via this application. No paper applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed in their entirety in order to be considered.
What is the curriculum like?
This is not an online course. There are no “modules” to complete. There are no hidden secrets behind the heavy oak door. ASCENT is an invitation to do your best work inside a curated group of people who give a damn and mentors who you can really learn from.
At the beginning of the program, you’ll determine the top 2-3 business goals you’d like to accomplish over the next 90 days, then work hard to reverse engineer exactly what needs to happen to make those goals a reality.
Each week, you will meet with 5 other teammates + your coach to help you stay focused and accountable to those objectives. Over the course of the 90 days, your coach will also be challenging your team with several projects designed to help you think more creatively, solve problems and work more efficiently.
THE LIVE EVENT
What is ASCENT?
ASCENT is an intensive 90 day workshop, coaching and mentorship program designed to help creative entrepreneurs get crystal clear on their biggest business goals, then execute it with the help of a team of colleagues and expert advisors.
In addition to completing personal business objectives, each student will also be required to complete a number of small group projects designed to sharpen creative thinking, develop presentation skills and improve leadership abilities over the course of the workshop.
After ASCENT, you will be a better entrepreneur. And hopefully a more interesting human being.
Who is Daniel DiPiazza?
Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker. He is best known as the founder of Rich20Something, an online platform for Millennial entrepreneurs. His essays and articles have gotten million of views all over the world, including places like TIME, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Are there any testimonials or case studies for ASCENT?
Not yet.
When most marketers write the sales copy for a new product, they’re met with a very common dilemma: you can’t have testimonials for a project that hasn’t started yet. In these cases, savvy marketers will usually pull testimonials and case studies from old projects and mold the language to fit around the new product. After all, it’s close enough, right?
We don’t agree with this philosophy. So we’re not going to display any case studies until we can show you what real members of the program have done.
But even though ASCENT is an entirely new program, we know it will work. How? Because the the structure of the program was developed from Daniel’s experience working with his team at Rich20Something. ASCENT is based on years of research and development that have created one of the world’s most popular brands for Millennials, a bestselling book and a loyal audience all around the world.
Success isn’t luck. It’s systems, support, accountability and connections. This is exactly what the program provides.
When does the next class start?
- ASCENT I: August 1 – Nov 1
- ASCENT II: Jan 1 – April 1
There are four sessions per year and admission is by application only.
How do I apply to ASCENT?
You can apply online via this application. No paper applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed in their entirety in order to be considered.
What is the curriculum like?
This is not an online course. There are no “modules” to complete. There are no hidden secrets behind the heavy oak door. ASCENT is an invitation to do your best work inside a curated group of people who give a damn and mentors who you can really learn from.
At the beginning of the program, you’ll determine the top 2-3 business goals you’d like to accomplish over the next 90 days, then work hard to reverse engineer exactly what needs to happen to make those goals a reality.
Each week, you will meet with 5 other teammates + your coach to help you stay focused and accountable to those objectives. Over the course of the 90 days, your coach will also be challenging your team with several projects designed to help you think more creatively, solve problems and work more efficiently.
TUITION
What is ASCENT?
ASCENT is an intensive 90 day workshop, coaching and mentorship program designed to help creative entrepreneurs get crystal clear on their biggest business goals, then execute it with the help of a team of colleagues and expert advisors.
In addition to completing personal business objectives, each student will also be required to complete a number of small group projects designed to sharpen creative thinking, develop presentation skills and improve leadership abilities over the course of the workshop.
After ASCENT, you will be a better entrepreneur. And hopefully a more interesting human being.
Who is Daniel DiPiazza?
Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker. He is best known as the founder of Rich20Something, an online platform for Millennial entrepreneurs. His essays and articles have gotten million of views all over the world, including places like TIME, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Are there any testimonials or case studies for ASCENT?
Not yet.
When most marketers write the sales copy for a new product, they’re met with a very common dilemma: you can’t have testimonials for a project that hasn’t started yet. In these cases, savvy marketers will usually pull testimonials and case studies from old projects and mold the language to fit around the new product. After all, it’s close enough, right?
We don’t agree with this philosophy. So we’re not going to display any case studies until we can show you what real members of the program have done.
But even though ASCENT is an entirely new program, we know it will work. How? Because the the structure of the program was developed from Daniel’s experience working with his team at Rich20Something. ASCENT is based on years of research and development that have created one of the world’s most popular brands for Millennials, a bestselling book and a loyal audience all around the world.
Success isn’t luck. It’s systems, support, accountability and connections. This is exactly what the program provides.
When does the next class start?
- ASCENT I: August 1 – Nov 1
- ASCENT II: Jan 1 – April 1
There are four sessions per year and admission is by application only.
How do I apply to ASCENT?
You can apply online via this application. No paper applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed in their entirety in order to be considered.
What is the curriculum like?
This is not an online course. There are no “modules” to complete. There are no hidden secrets behind the heavy oak door. ASCENT is an invitation to do your best work inside a curated group of people who give a damn and mentors who you can really learn from.
At the beginning of the program, you’ll determine the top 2-3 business goals you’d like to accomplish over the next 90 days, then work hard to reverse engineer exactly what needs to happen to make those goals a reality.
Each week, you will meet with 5 other teammates + your coach to help you stay focused and accountable to those objectives. Over the course of the 90 days, your coach will also be challenging your team with several projects designed to help you think more creatively, solve problems and work more efficiently.