Overlap

Maker

📌

Hello Product Hunt community — we’re thrilled to introduce Overlap! We all know a good network leads to opportunities. However, traditional networking methods are becoming less effective. Messaging on LinkedIn has turned into spam, swiping photos on Bumble Bizz feels like professional dating, and COVID has left everyone anxious to talk to each other at in-person events. So, how do we solve this? The answer lies in warm introductions. They’ve always been the best way to meet people that matter. When I started connecting people who didn’t know each other, the results were incredible: it was genuine networking, and it led to real opportunities. The number of introductions I made grew after I started managing an accelerator program. I watched simple email intros turn into investments, partnerships, even friendships—time and time again. This experience inspired me to create Overlap: warm intros at scale. We make trusted, opt-in-only email introductions that connect you with the right people effortlessly. Whether you’re a product manager looking for a UX researcher or a marketer looking for others in your field, Overlap has your networking covered. 👥 Highly relevant matches We combine human insights with AI, so connections are relevant and based on the industries, skills, and job functions you’re looking for. 📧 Operated entirely through email It's where you already spend your time. This keeps things simple and integrates seamlessly into your daily routine. 🆓 100% free matches forever Overlap is committed to keeping networking free and accessible. Overlap exists to make professional networking simple, authentic, and effective by creating real connections that open doors to genuine opportunities. We’ve poured our hearts into creating Overlap and can’t wait for you to experience it. Please share your thoughts and feedback—we’re all ears and excited to connect!

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11mo ago

Chris Messina

Raycast

Top Hunter

@jabrueckner congrats on the launch! What an awesome service! I was surprised (and delighted?) to see that it's free — but how will you be able to sustain this over time?

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11mo ago

Joshua Brueckner

Overlap

Maker

Hey @chrismessina - thanks for your support! Overlap is free thanks to partnerships with vetted advertisers who pay to include highly targeted ads in our match proposals and introduction emails. These ads are discreet and relevant, making the networking experience smooth and beneficial for the user. This way, we keep Overlap free while maintaining transparency and trust. Here's more on brand partnerships with Overlap: https://www.moreoverlap.com/partner

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11mo ago

Karthik M S N

Zipy

@jabrueckner This sounds incredibly promising! Connecting with the right people is everything in today's professional landscape, and the idea of an industry-specific platform facilitating opt-in introductions is very appealing. A few questions come to mind: - 80+ industries is broad! How do you ensure quality matches within each niche, especially as the network grows? What measures are in place to prevent spam or low-quality interactions? - "Trusted" is a powerful word. How do you vet members and foster trust within the community? Is there a focus on verified profiles or endorsements? - Free forever is enticing, but what's the long-term sustainability model? Transparency here builds trust – are there plans for premium features or partnerships down the line? Eager to learn more and potentially join this network. Wishing you great success with this launch!

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11mo ago

Kyrylo Silin

Telebugs

Hey Joshua, How do you ensure the quality and relevance of the connections made through your platform? Congrats on the launch!

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11mo ago

Joshua Brueckner

Overlap

Maker

@kyrylosilin Hey Kyrylo, great question - we take a three-pronged approached to making solid matches that make sense. First, we check out user data to find potential matches that fit well in their industry and profession. Then, we use AI to dive deeper into the details and fine-tune these matches. Every match then gets a human review to ensure high-likelihood matches. That bit of QA at the end is super important.

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11mo ago