Ascend
Empowering Growth, Together
At Ascend, our mission is to elevate businesses and individuals through innovative solutions, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to excellence. Join us as we reach new heights together.
Our Story
We founded Ascend as a team of educators and technologists who saw firsthand the impact of digital distraction in the classroom. We saw students struggling to maintain focus even in our own classrooms, and we knew there had to be a better way.
Our mission is to empower schools to create distraction-free learning environments, where every student can thrive. We believe technology should support—not hinder—student success, and we’re committed to building tools that help teachers, students, and families work together for better outcomes.
Our mission is to empower schools to create distraction-free learning environments, where every student can thrive. We believe technology should support—not hinder—student success, and we’re committed to building tools that help teachers, students, and families work together for better outcomes.
Founders
Ryan Yen
CTO & Founder
Ayden Lagalante
CEO & Founder
Forrest Sipes
COO & Founder
Ayden is the technical architect behind Ascend. With a background in AI and cloud infrastructure, Ayden ensures our solutions are robust, scalable, and cutting-edge. His commitment to excellence sets the standard for our products.
Advisors
Father Phillip
Religious Advisor
Jordan Kim
Classroom Advisor
Chris Patel
School Advisor
Morgan Lee
Finance Advisor
Riley Chen
Marketing Advisor
Casey Nguyen
Legal Advisor
Alexis Rivera
Product Advisor
Taylor brings over 20 years of strategic consulting experience, helping Ascend navigate complex markets and drive sustainable growth.