Upcoming & Past Events

Ascension was excited to be involved in the first ever Dartmouth-Tuck annual real estate conference. Chelsea Mandel led an engaging panel discussion with leaders from across the real estate industry, discussing what it means to be an entrepreneur and the risks and benefits of starting your own business.

The 6th Annual Private Equity Europe Forum is the leading investor-centric event for LPs investing in private markets across Europe and globally. 

Chelsea Mandel had the honor of joining a panel at ASU's Financial Management Association to share her insight on sale leasebacks and real estate finance.

Returning to the Markets Group stage at the Annual Private Equity Chicago Forum 2023 for an engaging discussion on Private Equity Sale Leaseback Strategies.

Ascension Advisory treated a select group of our esteemed partners to an unforgettable experience at a thrilling Chicago Cubs baseball game.

If you are a commercial real estate investor or you’re simply curious and want to learn more about commercial real estate, this podcast is for you. 

Immersing our esteemed partners in an atmosphere of pure exhilaration, we transformed the night into a thrilling poker extravaganza.

Anyone who knows Chelsea or has even heard about her can quickly conclude that she’s an absolute bad ass. With that in mind, we can’t wait for you to enjoy our conversation now.

Ascension Advisory marked its official launch with a client party at the Surf Lodge in the Hamptons, featuring The Chainsmokers.

Chelsea explains the benefits of sale leasebacks, such as unlocking capital for the business and creating value through higher multiples. She also highlights the importance of structuring the lease agreement to optimize exit optionality for the next buyer. 

What does it mean to make decisions from a place of love rather than fear? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Chelsea Mandel who has closed $2 billion in sale leasebacks, working with business owners, private equity firms, and other sponsors acquiring operating companies.

Join Samson Jagoras as he sits down with Chelsea Mandel. Chelsea spent nearly a decade as an investor and advisor bringing in over 1.5 billion dollars for other people and making millions for herself along the way.