Pittsburgh, PA

CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing

America/New_York (EDT)
until 1:30 PM

CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing takes place on Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM (EDT) at Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh, PA, and runs until 1:30 PM. Entry is free; the listing is on Luma.

About this event

Matt Spettel and John LaGue present strategies for acquiring customers in consumer businesses. The talk covers growth hacking, channel experimentation, acquisition funnels, and unit economics. Attendees can join virtually via Zoom or in person at the Swartz Center.

Full description from organizer

This event will be held in a hybrid format.* *If you attend in person, the event will be held in the Swartz Center on the 3rd floor of the Tepper Quad. *If you wish to attend virtually, you can attend via zoom. Everyone will receive the zoom link when you register. Presenter: Matt Spettel & John LaGue, Trainwell Matt Spettel (CEO) and John LaGue (COO) of Trainwell break down the basics of acquiring your first 10, 100, and 1000+ customers as a consumer business. The talk will cover the basics of growth hacking, channel experimentation (across advertising, influencers, and partnerships), acquisition funnels, and unit economics.

Tickets
Luma
Organizer
CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship Events
Time zone
EDT
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When
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 12:30 PM (EDT) · until 1:30 PM
Where
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Address
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, 4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Price
Free

Questions

When is CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing?
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT.
How much are tickets for CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing?
Entry is free.
Where is CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing?
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, 4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA, Pittsburgh, PA.
Where can I buy tickets for CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing?
Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
What time does CONNECTS: Early-Stage User Acquisition and Marketing end?
It runs until 1:30 PM.

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