Proof of Usefulness Report

Attain

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+46
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission conflates two distinct entities: 'Attain' the Y Combinator W22 inventory startup (joinattain.com) and 'Attain' the major ad-tech measurement firm (attainoutcomes.com). The domain and email confirm the submitter is the smaller inventory startup. However, the description ('Advertising measurement') and traction claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') are factually incorrect for this entity. While the startup is legitimate and YC-backed, the submission is heavily penalized for inaccurate claims and lack of verifiable data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+50
Evidence Of Traction+60
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+42
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+46

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Attainis in the B2B E-Commerce Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Marketing, Business Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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