Sacha Mairesse

Hey Product Hunt! I'm Sacha, founder of Pathfindeers. After spending 3 years lost in a dead-end marketing role, I built the tool I wish existed: an AI that reverse-engineers 1M+ real career paths to show you the mathematically optimal route from where you are to where you want to be. The Problem Career decisions are worth $350K+ over a lifetime, yet:
- 70% of people rely on gut feeling (Gallup 2024)
- 68% regret their choices (McKinsey)
- Generic advice like "work hard" doesn't show you THE ACTUAL STEPS Result? Years wasted in roles that lead nowhere. What Pathfindeers does? Think Waze, but for careers. We analyze millions of real trajectories to give you: Your Optimal Path 3-5 concrete steps from Current Role Dream Job
Success Probabilities Know your odds (e.g., "82% took this route")
Timeline & Salary Realistic expectations per transition
Skills Gap Analysis What to learn, when, and why
Red Flag Alerts "Don't skip this step (91% failure rate)" Example output: Marketing Coordinator VP Marketing (67% success rate) Step 1: Senior Marketing Manager (2-3 years) Skills: SEO, Marketing Automation Salary: 55K 75K Step 2: Head of Growth (2-4 years) Skills: Data Analysis, Budget Management Salary: 75K 95K Step 3: VP Marketing (4-6 years) Skills: Strategic Planning, Board Experience Salary: 95K 140K Don't stay >3 years in Senior role (kills momentum) Key Features Vector Map Visual metro-style career path Job Offer Reality Check Scores toxicity (0-100), flags red flags Skills Dashboard Prioritized learning roadmap Transition Intelligence Find "bridge roles" for career pivots B2B Dashboard For schools tracking placement rates Why It's Different Not a job board. Not a personality test. Not a coaching marketplace. - Built on 1M+ real LinkedIn profiles (data, not opinions)
- Instant (2 min) vs expensive ( 2,500 traditional career coaching)
- Predictive (shows path BEFORE you apply) vs reactive
- Privacy-first (GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted) Who It's For - Students planning their first 5 years
- Career changers (25-35) stuck in the wrong role
- Professionals optimizing transitions
- Universities improving placement rates Feel free to give your feedback! What's the career decision you wish you had data for? Sacha