Proof of Usefulness Report

backstitch

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+435
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

backstitch is a verified, revenue-generating SaaS company (~$5.8M revenue, 50+ employees) serving significant enterprise clients (e.g., Triumph Foods, EmployBridge). While the project itself demonstrates high Real-World Utility and Traction significantly exceeding the baseline, the submission quality was extremely poor (vague claims, 'everyone' as audience, missing data). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals, verified via external search, but includes penalties for the lack of substantiating evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+12
Technical Innovation+9
Evidence Of Traction+18
Market Timing Relevance+7
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+670
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+656

Project Details

Project URL
backstitch.io
Description
backstitch offers an employee experience software platform that helps organizations to better manage \u0026 measure their enterprise, HR and change communications.\n\nWe work with some of the largest brands and employers in restaurants, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer products to better inform, educate and empower their most important audience, their own employees.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Healthcare Tech, Manufacturing
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