As Seen In and Heard On

Syxo asked GTM leaders about their biggest marketing "time suck" and Summer was happy to share what's not working and why she doens't recommend it.

Two Squares asked GTM leaders for their most successful channel in 2026, and Summer chose two, sharing her experiences with Rise of Us and its clients.

Summer is often asked if AI can help you with your sales motion, so she shared secrets early founders can steal. Leverage AI to sell without feeling gross.

Summer contributed to a study on what actually works on LinkedIn in 2026 and we think her answer will surprise you.

Summer joined host Janelle Amos to talk about her journey and dish out tough love about what most people get wrong about growth.

Summer joined host Paul Dio to talk about how and why she started Rise of Us, and why this work is so important to her. 

Summer joins host Josh Harris to share her journey, her insights on B2B sales, and what even the smartest get wrong.

This is the inaugural "Ignite Talks" from Women x AI in which Summer moderates a panel of sharp woman founders talking about what they're building.

Summer joins Women x AI again, this time on a panel with other leaders who talk about the intersection of AI and B2B sales.

Summer joins frequent collaborator David Lee to talk about why sales and marketing alignment is so hard.

Summer joins host Tyler Lindley to talk about the importance of continuous learning for modern sales orgs.

Fintech Bits did a study on how late B2B payments affect small business owners and Summer shared her take on one challenge that faces today's founder.

The orgs where Summer spent most of her corporate career have been acquired, so not all of her features remain. We found enough to show she's got a history of giving and servant leadership.

• https://www.prweb.com/releases/Payroll_Tax_Management_Announces_Improved_Billing_Structure/prweb15890733.htm

• https://reidpayroll.com/5-ways-payroll-problems-wreck-your-sleep-and-how-to-solve-them/

• https://www.asuresoftware.com/blog/how-multistate-payroll-tax-management-amp-sui-work/

• https://www.pr.com/press-release/697122

• https://www.asuresoftware.com/blog/a-pricing-plan-inspired-by-our-clients-1/

• https://blog.noticeninja.com/tax-notice-compliance-automation/author/noticeninja/page/3

Summer launched and ran a local family business before realizing she actually liked and missed B2B. And of course she built a community around it!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVthSv3TAlE

• https://www.instagram.com/reels/CtAahmdsx4C/

• https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FMepIKnfDgk

• https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2023/03/10/e-bike-shop-plans-grand-opening-and-ride-through-redlands/

Summer believes that business leaders have an obligation to give back to their communities, and while it doesn't always make the press, we found a couple.​

• https://cranksgiving.org/directory/redlands-ca/​​

• https://www.facebook.com/theunforgettablesfoundation/posts/our-monthly-fundraiser-with-summer-poletti-and-pedego-electric-bikes-of-redlands/243848904940747/

• https://blog.stevieawards.com/sales-awards/bid/48742/53-Customer-Service-Sales-Awards-Heroes

• https://www.redlandsearthday.org/past-earth-days/project-archives/ride-to-reduce-carbon-emissions