How is Draftboard different than Happenstance?

Draftboard vs. Happenstance: A Comparison

Both Draftboard and Happenstance help sales teams leverage warm introductions, but they take fundamentally different approaches. Here's how they compare.

Core Philosophy

Happenstance: Focuses on enabling "connectors" (people who make introductions) to monetize their networks. The emphasis is on building a marketplace where connectors get paid for making intros.

Draftboard: Focuses on helping sales teams systematically find and execute warm intros through their own networks. The emphasis is on making your existing relationships more actionable.

Network Approach

Relies on external connectors joining the platform
You're limited to who has signed up as a connector
Intros come from people you may not know

Maps your team's existing connections
Includes 1st and 2nd degree connections
Intros come through people who already know and trust you

Relationship Scoring

Happenstance: Limited visibility into the strength of the relationship between connector and target.

Length of overlapping employment
Recency of the connection
Multiple overlaps (worked together at different companies)
Titles and departments
Relative seniority

Tracking and CRM

Happenstance: Basic tracking of intro requests and outcomes.

Marking when you've requested an intro
Tracking declined intros
Seeing intros in progress
Confirming completed intros
Preventing duplicate asks

Cost Structure

Happenstance: Pay per successful intro, typically a percentage of deal value or flat fee.

Draftboard: Monthly subscription pricing with unlimited intros.

Best For

You don't have an existing network
You're willing to pay per intro
You're comfortable with external connectors

Your team has existing relationships to leverage
You want unlimited intros for a fixed cost
You need detailed relationship intelligence

The Bottom Line

If you have a team with established professional networks, Draftboard helps you systematically activate those relationships. If you're starting from scratch and need to tap into external networks, Happenstance might fill a gap - but you'll pay for each intro and have less visibility into relationship quality.