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Joshua Brueckner

Overlap - Grow your network the smart way

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Meet Overlap – the platform revolutionizing professional networking across 80+ industries worldwide. Effortlessly unlock opportunities with trusted, opt-in-only email intros connecting you to the most relevant members in our growing network. 100% free forever!

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Joshua Brueckner
Maker
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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!
Chris Messina
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?
Joshua Brueckner
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
Karthik M S N
@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!
Kyrylo Silin
Hey Joshua, How do you ensure the quality and relevance of the connections made through your platform? Congrats on the launch!
Joshua Brueckner
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.
Juanca Creativo
Good idea, I congratulate you on your launch micha sierte with your product it is great
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@juancacreativo Thanks so much, Juanca! Means a lot to have your support.
Kehui Guo
Looks great! Excited to try it out! Congrats on the launch:))
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
Thanks so much, @kehui_guo! I have been simultaneously pumped and terrified leading up to this day, but here we are! Glad to have your support.
Milli Sen
Congrats on the launch! This will help me find meaningful connections! Great work 👏🏽
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@millisen Thanks! Hope you enjoy :)
Jayesh Gohel
Hey @jabrueckner Overlap: A networking platform? How does it help me connect with the right people in different industries through emails? Is it really free?
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@jpgohil93 Overlap makes networking a breeze by introducing you to the right people in different industries through warm, personalized emails—no spam, just genuine connections. And yep, it's totally free to use! You can even tailor your preferences to match your networking goals and get the most out of your connections.
Leo Henry
The idea of unlocking opportunities through trusted email introductions is brilliant. How does the platform ensure the connections are relevant?
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@leo_henry1 Hey Leo, take a look at the comments - I've answered it a few times for @kyrylosilin and @hamza_afzal_butt . Let me know if it's not clear!
Andriy Semenets
Congratulations on the launch! Does it work only within the Overlap community itself or does it automatically scan popular social networks (e.g. LinkedIn) to find people with similar skills and interests? Thanks.
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@semanser Hey Andriy - nice to hear from you. We connect members from within the community, but I love the idea of doing some sourcing / recruiting of new members from outside the community.
Rithik Gireesh
This can transform how we build professional relationships! 🤝
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@rithik_gireesh Thank you for seeing the vision!
Leo Paz
💡 Bright idea
You got my upvote! I see a lot of benefit to this tool when you can integrate with my socials and start finding people I am 1, or 2 connections away from. Also being able to determine how strong that mutual connection might be as we all know a mutual connection may not be someone you know that well.
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@leopaz8 Yes, exactly - these types of ideas are what get me excited about the future of Overlap!! Good luck on your upcoming launch - I will support!
Josh
Very cool idea! It's great to see how far you've come since our weekly chats ahaha Best of luck with the launch!
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@jearle I know! Feels like just yesterday we were meeting to talk about your financial app - amazing to see where you've taken the product! Both of us have really come a long ways! Looking forward to supporting your launch!
Jaclyn Siu
No one better to lead this charge than @jabrueckner! Congrats on the launch 🚀
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@jaclynsiu Thanks Jaclyn - means a lot. Looking forward to catching up with you Friday!
Ali Haider
Connecting with the right people effortlessly is a huge advantage. The focus on trusted, opt-in-only email intros is a smart approach.
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@ali_haider488 Thanks! Means a lot.
Toshit Garg
Congrats on launch of Overlap....
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@toshit_garg Why thank you, Toshit!
Liora Lyons
This looks fantastic! The ability to manage overlapping tasks and schedules is exactly what I needed. Looking forward to seeing more updates soon.
Joshua Brueckner
Maker
@liora_lyons We have nothing to do with tasks. Is this a bot comment?
Peter Victor
Congratulations on the launch! The idea of hand-picked professional connections delivered straight to my inbox sounds fantastic. Looking forward to giving this a try.
Fabian Lindner
Amazing idea, congrats on your PH launch! Will try it out.