Proof of Usefulness Report

Alpas

Analysis completed on 1/9/2026

+455
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Alpas is a legitimate Y Combinator-backed startup (S21) providing high-utility supply chain intelligence for enterprise clients like SBB and ABB. While the submission itself contained low-quality, exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'), external verification confirms strong B2B traction, significant real-world utility, and advanced technical implementation. The score reflects the high value of the solution and market timing, tempered by a penalty for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+84
Evidence Of Traction+160
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+569
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+455

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Alpas tracks suppliers and supply chains globally across industries enabling data-driven decisions and operations. Our customers - midcap and enterprise companies - thrive by turning opaque supply chains into transparent ones. Our software helps our customers save time in the sourcing process, reduce the cost of sourced goods and services and streamline sourcing workflows. Learn more about us at www.alpas.ai
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Administrative, Machine Learning
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