About Ascend

Ascend is built with the belief that access to technology and STEM opportunity should be equitable. We’re proud to partner with organizations like Digital Revolution that push this mission forward.

Frustraited at the choas of oragnizing hackathon and ideathon, events, Ramon saw a need for a platform that would help organizations run competitions that feel clean, fair, and scalable — from the first announcement to the final winners. So in this fractured landscape where there are no good options for an all in one platform, he decided to build his own.

Through partnerships and community programs, Ascend supports efforts that expand access to the digital world and unlock STEM pathways.

Ascend isn’t a donation organization — we build product and partner with mission-aligned groups. This section summarizes our direction and what we optimize for.

Work we support and the kinds of partners we collaborate with to expand access and opportunity.