Al Kushner is a LinkedIn strategist and AI enthusiast with a background in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Coney Island, Brooklyn, he studied at the High School of Art and Design and NYU before starting his career in telephone sales. Al has been an early adopter of digital tools, leveraging LinkedIn since 2005 to build meaningful professional connections, especially within niche markets like CPAs, attorneys, and financial planners. He uses AI tools like ChatGPT daily to create targeted, value-driven content that helps others grow their LinkedIn presence authentically. Through his company LinkVantage, Al offers training, profile optimization, and speaking engagements, and is the author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage, guiding professionals on integrating AI strategically and ethically for lasting growth. Now based in Florida, he remains deeply connected to his New York roots and continues to advocate for genuine, high-quality networking in the digital age.
