Proof of Usefulness Report

5x

Analysis completed on 1/2/2026

+322
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

5X is a legitimate, venture-backed B2B platform (Seed stage, ~$3M raised) solving a significant pain point by bundling the modern data stack (Snowflake, dbt, etc.) into a managed service. While the submission itself contained low-quality, exaggerated placeholder data (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience), external verification confirms strong traction with over 80 G2 reviews and estimated annual revenue exceeding $1M. The project demonstrates high real-world utility and excellent market timing as the industry shifts towards bundled data solutions. The score is penalized significantly for the poor submission quality but buoyed by verifiable business metrics comparable to established brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23
Audience Reach Impact+9
Technical Innovation+9
Evidence Of Traction+22
Market Timing Relevance+8
Response Quality+0
Final Score+322

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The modern data stack has gained a lot of traction over the last 12 months but takes companies 6 months+ to set up from scratch. Big tech companies are able to hire a team of data platform engineers to stitch together this stack. This is not feasible for 95% of businesses that want to leverage data but do not have the expertise or resources to set up the stack.\n\n5x's platform provides the modern data stack as a service and lets companies focus on leveraging the stack to power the business on day 1. Think of us as the platform team for 95% of businesses.\n\nSome of the core features of our platform include:\n\n1. Providing the core modern data stack (Snowflake, Fivetran, DBT, Reporting) out of the box with security, compliance, PII, audits all built in.\n2. One click integrations with leading vendors providing niche services on top of the stack (Examples include providers for reverse ETL, decision making, machine learning, data products)\n3. Single monthly bill for the entire data stack so no need to sign enterprise contracts with any of these vendors.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Machine Learning, Energy Solutions
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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