Built by Recruiting Veterans
We've lived this problem. Now we're solving it.
Our Mission
We believe recruiting firms' relationships are their most valuable asset. But that asset is often invisible, hidden across disconnected networks, forgotten in the rush to close deals, and lost when key recruiters leave.
WarmPath makes relationships visible, timely, and actionable. We're building the intelligence layer that turns every placement into 3-5 more opportunities.
The Team
Evan O'Connor
Co-Founder
2x founder. Built and sold eStaff365 to Bullhorn (2018), then scaled IntelAgree to $20M ARR. 15+ years building software companies.
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John Wagner
Co-Founder
3x founder across eStaff365, AgileThought, and IntelAgree with combined $200M+ in exits. Built IntelAgree's platform serving Fortune 500 customers. 25+ years of software engineering leadership.
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After building and selling estaff365 to Bullhorn, Evan spent years talking to recruiting firm owners. The same frustration came up again and again:
"We make a great placement. The client is thrilled. The candidate is happy. Then... nothing. We move on to the next deal. Six months later, we realize that candidate knew three other hiring managers we were trying to reach. By then, it's awkward to ask."
The problem wasn't willingness to refer. Research shows 83% of people are happy to make introductions. The problem was timing and friction:
- Recruiters forget to ask during the honeymoon period (Day 30-90)
- When they remember, they don't know WHO the person knows
- Even if they ask, there's no proof the referral target is hiring
- The manual effort required means only 29% of potential referrals actually happen
WarmPath solves all of this. We combine timing intelligence (knowing WHEN to ask), network mapping (knowing WHO they know), and intent signals (proof they're in-market) into one platform that makes asking for referrals effortless.
We're launching in 2026 with 40+ design partners. This is the product we wish had existed when we were building estaff365.
Roadmap
2026 - MVP Launch
Core features: Network mapping, proactive alerts, client-side intent signals, intro workflow
June 2026 - Enhanced Intelligence
Candidate-side intent, honeymoon period tracking, revenue attribution
September 2026 - Scale & Predict
Predictive scoring, mobile app, Slack integration, enterprise features
Join Us on This Journey
We're looking for forward-thinking recruiting firms to shape the future of WarmPath