Posting PulseChecks
Last updated: November 9, 2026
PulseChecks are a low-effort way to find out who in the Halo network might be relevant to a need, without proposals, commitments, or lengthy back-and-forth.
If you’re looking for solutions or experts beyond what you see in the Marketplace, but you’re not yet ready for a full partnering request, PulseChecks help you answer one question: who should I talk to?
You share a short description of your need, and innovators who may be a fit raise their hand. You stay in control of who you contact.
Why use PulseChecks?
PulseChecks are designed to make early discovery frictionless.
No proposals to review
No obligation to follow up or formally decline anyone
No commitment from either side
They’re built to quickly identify potentially relevant organizations and people, not to evaluate them in depth. Use them to understand who might be relevant before investing time in deeper conversations.
PulseChecks vs. partnering requests
PulseChecks | Partnering requests | |
|---|---|---|
Question it answers | Who should I talk to? | Which solution should we pursue? |
What you receive | Short hand-raises with innovator profiles | Structured proposals |
How long it’s open | 2 weeks | Typically 2 months |
Your obligation | None; no response deadlines or formal declines | Review and respond to proposals |
How PulseChecks work
1. Post your PulseCheck
Go to the Marketplace and click Post a free PulseCheck.
Share a brief (2–3 sentence) description of the solution or partner you’re looking for. You can optionally select relevant expertise areas and preferred solution readiness.
You do not need to share funding details, detailed requirements, or timelines.
2. We share it with relevant innovators
Your PulseCheck appears in the Marketplace alongside partnering requests and is sent to innovators who may be relevant through their email digests.
3. Innovators raise their hand
Interested innovators respond with a short hand-raise: a sentence or two on how their work connects to your need. PulseChecks are open for 2 weeks and then archive automatically. Most responses come in during the first week.
4. Review interested profiles
You’ll receive the profiles of innovators who raised their hand.
5. Choose who to contact
Message only the innovators you’re interested in. There’s no obligation to respond to anyone or move forward.
NOTE: When posting a PulseCheck you can choose to hide your company name, but anonymous requests typically receive 30–40% fewer responses, as innovators have less context about the opportunity.
What innovators see
In the Marketplace, your PulseCheck appears in the list alongside partnering requests. Instead of a deadline, the card shows “1-click PulseCheck.”
On the PulseCheck page, innovators see your description and a Raise hand button. Each PulseCheck has its own page, which anyone can view, including people who aren’t logged in to Halo, so you can share the link directly.
Innovators can also mark a PulseCheck as Relevant or Not relevant, the same as with partnering requests. This tunes the recommendations they receive in future digests.
What to expect
You’ll receive profiles only, not proposals
No funding, requirements, or timelines are needed
Your PulseCheck closes automatically after 2 weeks
There is zero commitment from either side
PulseChecks are meant to be quick, flexible, and optional.