LinkedIn is louder than ever. AI now makes it easy to send hundreds of resumes, cold emails, and connection requests in seconds. Because of this, executives and hiring managers turn on AI filters to block the flood.
So what’s left in the middle? Bots talking to bots.
This isn’t just a LinkedIn issue. Instead, it’s a deeper connection issue. Automated messages remove trust, strip out meaning, and overwhelm inboxes. That’s why people keep asking:
- How do I stand out on LinkedIn when everyone uses AI?
- How can executives filter vendor outreach but still catch real opportunities?
- What is intentional networking, and why does it matter now?
The answer, however, is simple: slow down.
How Can AI Help Without Hurting Relationships?
AI itself isn’t bad. In fact, it can be useful. For example, tools like ChatGPT sharpen ideas, capture quick thoughts, and make creativity faster. But when AI replaces human connection, it creates more noise instead of more meaning.
That’s why we built Influence Board—because conversations should feel intentional, not automated.
What Makes Influence Board Different?
We don’t add to the chaos. Instead, we filter it.
- Executives set filters for causes, interests, and topics. As a result, they only see the requests they want.
- Meeting Requesters pay only for meetings that executives accept. So their budget goes further.
- Every conversation supports a cause chosen by the executive, which means business also creates impact.
So, instead of outreach at scale, Influence Board offers networking with purpose. In other words: communication with heart.
Why Executives Trust It
Executives tell us they finally feel back in control of their time. They also share that meetings feel different—more relevant and more impactful.
“Finally, a way to say yes to the right people without losing my time.”
“Now every meeting I take supports the cause I care about.”
“This gives me control over vendor outreach and makes a real difference.”
They don’t want more meetings. Instead, they want better ones—conversations that feel worth it. See how Business Influencers protect their time while giving back.
Why Meeting Requesters Value It
Meeting requesters trust Influence Board because executives already do. When executives know requests are filtered and tied to impact, they’re more open to engage.
As a result, they experience better conversations, faster alignment, and stronger relationships. Not only does this save time, but it also builds trust. Explore our Concierge Program to see how meetings get booked with less effort.
What’s the Bigger Picture?
Executives are tired of noise. Meeting requesters are tired of wasted effort. Both want meaningful conversations.
That’s why Influence Board works. It sits right at that intersection—efficient for business, intentional for humans.
In the end, we’re proving there’s still room for conversations that matter.
Key Takeaways
- AI floods LinkedIn with outreach, so trust is harder to build.
- Executives want to filter requests without losing real opportunities.
- Vendors benefit when executives feel safe, respected, and in control.
- Influence Board creates intentional networking: relevant meetings, supported causes, and measurable impact.
✨ Drafted from the lens of Director of Product & Design at Influence Board, but with the focus on our mission: making space for meaningful, human connection in a digital world.
