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In this issue of The Ascent, we offer practical guides and insights for growth company leaders, from addressing emerging AI cybersecurity risks to building an effective people strategy. We also explore Summit-backed StackAdapt’s data-driven approach to growth and how we believe technology is transforming healthcare delivery with lessons from Summit-backed VaxCare.
 
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Building Resilience in an AI World: Cybersecurity Strategies for Growth-Stage Companies

As AI becomes more deeply embedded in core operations, we believe it’s critical for growth-stage companies to evaluate their cybersecurity posture through a modern lens. Here, we share several emerging AI-specific vulnerabilities and practical steps to help strengthen defenses.

Technology-Enabled Care Delivery: How VaxCare Is Helping Providers Deliver Smarter, More Connected Preventative Care

VaxCare has scaled by working to address what we see as a costly and complex problem in healthcare operations. Here, we explore four trends that we believe are driving the company’s growth and reshaping the way healthcare is delivered.
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Building an Effective People Strategy: A Guidebook for Growth Companies

We believe a strong people strategy is critical for growth companies. Here, Summit’s Talent Team shares perspective on how a thoughtful approach can help teams hire smarter, retain top talent and plan for what’s next.

Scaling with Intelligence: StackAdapt’s Data-Driven Approach to Growth

In our view, data is no longer a back-office function, it’s the engine behind smarter growth. StackAdapt’s growth story helps illustrate the importance of three data-driven strategies that we consistently see across high-performing growth companies.
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In recent years, technological advances have fueled the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (“AI”), and accordingly, the use of AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in a number of sectors. Due to the rapid pace of AI innovation, the broadening scope of potential applications, and any current and forthcoming AI-related regulations, the depth and breadth of AI’s impact - including potential opportunities – remains unclear at this time.

Published October 2025.

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