Proof of Usefulness Report

Activated Scale

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+31
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a valid B2B need (fractional sales staffing), but the submission is severely undermined by hyperbolic and objectively false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'). While the core service model has utility, the reported metrics are contradictory (30 team members vs. 2 customers) and the financial data is mislabeled ('marketcap' in the revenue field). The low score reflects a lack of verifiable traction, poor submission quality, and significant credibility red flags.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+29
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+31

Project Details

Project URL
activatedscale.com
Description
We connect companies to vetted and experienced US-based VP's of Sales, AE's, SDR's and BDR's. Hire them fractionally or full-time! Here's what you can expect: ✅ Try your sales talent before hiring them as employees. Test for skills and cultural fit before committing to them full-time. ✅ Get access to top sales talent that can support your go-to-market strategy, generate new meetings and manage the entire sales process from prospecting to close. ✅Technical founders get the ability to quickly get their product to market ✅Investors (VC and PE) can quickly drive growth within their portfolio The Activated Scale fractional sales platform leverages automation and expert human relationships to enable businesses to rapidly access fractional sales talent. Here are some results - 💰2 startup customers acquired 🤑More than $10M in net new revenue 💵1000's of meetings booked

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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