Proof of Usefulness Report

Assist

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+412
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Assist was a legitimate and highly influential messaging automation platform acquired by Conversocial in 2019. It successfully powered enterprise chatbots for major brands like Sephora, 1-800-FLOWERS, and Hyatt, validating high historical utility and traction. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, using hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and providing no verifiable data, which heavily penalizes the response quality score. The 'marketcap' figure is ambiguous but likely refers to funding or acquisition value. The project's technology is now legacy/integrated into other systems.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+80
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+410
Usefulness Multiplierx1.005
Final Score+412

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The automated assistant platform for messaging and voice. We power the enterprise. Powering Sephora, MGM International, Tostitos, Rolex, Fandango, Lonely Planet, Hyatt, 1-800-FLOWERS, and more. Learn more here http://assi.st

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