About

The Influence Lab is a research-driven influence studio. We help organizations turn insight into authority, and authority into influence.

Our team is behind some of LinkedIn’s most influential research & thought leadership initiatives.

The Team

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Tequia Burt

Founder & Chief Strategist

Tequia is a former B2B journalist and editorial leader who has shaped some of LinkedIn’s most influential research and thought leadership programs. Her work focuses on turning insight into clear, credible narratives that build authority and drive influence.

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Sean Callahan

Editorial & Research Platforms

Sean brings deep expertise in building editorial platforms and research-driven content programs that establish authority in complex markets.

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Connie Chen

Visual Strategy & Data Storytelling

Connie translates complex ideas into clear, compelling visual systems that help research and narratives resonate across formats and channels.

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Steven Kearns

Platform & Executive Influence

Steve brings deep experience building thought leadership and executive visibility programs that connect ideas to platforms, audiences, and commercial outcomes.