Proof of Usefulness Report

Alation

Analysis completed on 1/8/2026

+692
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Alation is a verified 'Centaur' (SaaS with $100M+ ARR) and a category leader in the Data Intelligence market with a $1.7B valuation. While the submission itself was of poor quality—containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and lazy formatting—the objective real-world traction, utility, and market position of the company are exceptional. The score reflects the massive verified success of the business, penalized slightly for the inaccurate and low-effort submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+190
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+752
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+692

Project Details

Project URL
alation.com
Description
At alation, we are a team that is passionate about creating a more curious and rational world by providing our customers with the tools to build a data culture. from our product to how we operate as a team, we’re excited to change the world by combining machine learning and human collaboration to bring confidence to data-driven decisions.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Machine Learning, Messaging Communications, Consumer Goods
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