Your Network is Your Net Worth: Mastering LinkedIn in the AI Era with Connor Donnelly
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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Connor Donnelly, the founder of Linked Leverage LLC. Connor shares his journey from a background in sustainability consulting and teaching to becoming a career and networking coach, a path he discovered after years of peers consistently seeking his advice on mastering LinkedIn. He explains how witnessing the seismic shift in the job market—where AI now filters thousands of applications and a candidate's LinkedIn profile has become the primary introduction—inspired him to build a business dedicated to helping professionals stand out by blending human authenticity with data-driven precision.
Connor details his multi-faceted approach, which includes one-on-one career coaching, specialized LinkedIn profile optimization, and highly-rated group workshops aimed at organizations and universities. He emphasizes the critical importance of a strong LinkedIn presence in today's "AI gig economy," backing it up with compelling statistics on networking's role in landing jobs. Looking ahead, Connor discusses his vision for scaling his impact by systemizing his operations and training others in his methodology, all while navigating the challenge of educating a market that is only just beginning to understand why his services are now mission-critical.
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