Proof of Usefulness Report

American Axle & Manufacturing

Analysis completed on 1/10/2026

+779
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The submission represents American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), a major NYSE-listed automotive supplier with ~$6B in revenue and ~19,000 employees. While the submission data itself was low-effort (e.g., vague claims like 'everyone' and 'most people'), the underlying entity is verifiable and possesses immense real-world utility and traction. The score reflects the massive scale, verified market position, and essential nature of the products (driveline systems), significantly boosted by external verification of the 'Traction' and 'Reach' criteria, despite the poor quality of the form responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+375
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+950
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+779

Project Details

Project URL
aam.com
Description
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) is a leading global supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems, as well as related components for the automotive industry. With a focus on innovation and quality, AAM designs, engineers, and manufactures products that enhance the performance and efficiency of vehicles. The company's offerings include axles, driveshafts, power transfer units, and electric and hybrid driveline systems. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, AAM serves a diverse range of customers, including major automotive manufacturers and commercial vehicle producers, with a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Energy Solutions, Entrepreneurship
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