Hi HN! I'm Alexander Torrenegra, founder of Torre, I've previously co-founded two platforms that successfully match talent with gigs on certain verticals. At Torre, we're using that experience to try and make it work for all kinds of jobs and gigs, for free.

Torre has shipped multiple products in the past two years, today I'd like to introduce you to Torre Signals: http://torre.co/signals

Most jobs are fulfilled through referrals (55%+). Yet, the process remains as manual today as it was 100 years ago. It probably plays out something like this: you tell some of your colleagues about your new job opening and ask them whether they know anyone suitable for the position. They do their best to come up with potential candidates. If you’re lucky, they provide you with a couple of names and offer intros. You then send an intro request for each of those mentioned and hope for the best.

The all-too-common process described above is not only manual but also dreadfully inaccurate. Given our limited memory as human beings, it’s unlikely that either of you would remember most of the professionals you’ve met. Most people who may be a fantastically good fit for the position will never even be aware of the job opening.

With Torre Signals you can do two things:

- Keep a list of people you’d like to work with and let them know you’re interested. We call this a signal, and

- Build a following of professionals who want to work with you (or your organization). In other words, let people signal you.

When a person has signaled you or your organization:

- They will be notified of relevant opportunities you post.

- When you search for talent, you’ll notice they signaled you.

- Your signals (both sent and received) are only visible to people you have signaled and those you've authorized to help them find talent.

Any feedback and ideas from the HN community on our mission are highly appreciated!