Proof of Usefulness Report

15Five

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+544
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

15Five is a highly established Series C performance management platform with over 3,500 enterprise customers (including HubSpot and Credit Karma) and ~$52M+ in funding. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and market traction. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing vague placeholders (e.g., Reach: 'everyone', Innovation: 'Computer Software') and inaccurate data (claiming 'marketcap: 17000000' vs. actual valuation ~$250M+). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals heavily penalized by the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+566.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+544

Project Details

Project URL
15five.com
Description
15Five is the strategic performance management platform that drives action and impact, helping businesses and their people thrive. HR leaders are empowered with data-driven insights and guided recommendations, while people managers are transformed into changemakers, all within the flow of work, accelerating employee engagement, performance, and retention. 15Five combines the power of generative AI, custom analytics and human-centered principles in a complete platform including 360° performance reviews, actionable engagement surveys, robust goal & OKR tracking, customizable manager coaching and training, and ongoing manager-employee feedback tools like guided 1-on-1s and check-ins. HR leaders, managers, and employees at over 3,500 companies rely on 15Five daily, including Credit Karma, HubSpot and Pendo.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline