Stare Down the Bull with Susan Hunt

Quiet Operators: The Real Winners in AI Sales with Jared Eisenlohr

In this episode of Stare Down the Bull, Susan Hunt talks with Jared Eisenlohr to challenge the traditional image of a successful salesperson. From managing high-pressure Vegas restaurants to navigating hypergrowth and AI-driven enterprise sales, Jared shares why calm, steady, and authentic operators consistently outperform the loudest voices in the room. The conversation explores how to cut through AI hype, build real trust, and win in complex environments.  Connect with Susan:  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanghunt1/] Website [https://surgegrowthconsulting.ai/]  Connect with Jared LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-eisenlohr-8a98117/] Website [https://www.anaplan.com/]

The Sound of What’s Next: AI, Taste, and Timing with Gary Clayton

Susan Hunt sits down with Gary Clayton to explore the intersection of AI, creativity, and human experience. Drawing from his background in music, technology, and storytelling, Gary shares how taste, timing, and empathy shape great products and why AI’s rapid evolution is forcing leaders to confront deeper questions about ethics, control, and what it really means to build for humans. Connect with Susan:  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanghunt1/] Website [https://surgegrowthconsulting.ai/]  Connect with Gary LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gclayton/]

Taking on Giants with Bruce Eidsvik

On this episode of Stare Down the Bull, Susan Hunt talks with Bruce Eidsvik, Chief Growth Officer at Servion, to explore what it really takes to challenge industry giants and win. From early voice tech battles against entrenched telecom players to today’s AI transformation wave, Bruce shares hard-earned lessons on perseverance, partnerships, and turning innovation into real enterprise outcomes. Connect with Susan:  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanghunt1/] Website [https://surgegrowthconsulting.ai/]  Connect with Bruce: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceeidsvik/] Website [https://therevenueconsultancy.com/]

AI: Are We There Yet? From Hall to Jibo and Beyond

In this episode of Stare Down the Bull, host Susan Hunt sits down with AI pioneer Roberto Pieraccini to explore the gap between what we expect from artificial intelligence and what it can actually deliver today. Drawing on decades of experience at Bell Labs, Nuance, Google, and Jibo, Roberto breaks down why AI progress is often misunderstood and what it really takes to turn invention into meaningful innovation. Connect with Susan:  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanghunt1/] Website [https://surgegrowthconsulting.ai/]  Connect with Roberto LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpieraccini/]

Drones, AI, and Smart Cities: Inside Federal Tech Adoption with Lacey Wean

Susan Hunt sits down with Lacey Wean of Carahsoft to unpack what it really takes to bring emerging technologies into the federal government. From drones and smart cities to AI in public safety, Lacey shares how mission alignment, trust, and long-term strategy determine which innovations actually scale beyond pilot programs. Connect with Susan:  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanghunt1/] Website [https://surgegrowthconsulting.ai/]  Connect with Lacey LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-wean/] Website [https://www.carahsoft.com/]