Proof of Usefulness Report

Beyond Identity

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+705
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Beyond Identity is a verified 'Unicorn' ($1.1B valuation) with high-profile founders (Jim Clark, Tom Jermoluk) and significant enterprise traction. While the project fundamentals are exceptional, the specific submission provided was low-effort (vague claims like 'everyone' and 'most people'), necessitating a lower Quality Factor (Qi) and Randomization adjustment. The score reflects the massive verifiable scale of the company (Team 140+, Capital $100M+) relative to the calibration baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+13
Technical Innovation+12
Evidence Of Traction+23
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+801
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+705

Project Details

Description
Opportunity to join an IT security-focused company co-founded by Jim Clark, Tom Jermoluk and an engineering team.\n\nJim Clark co-founded Netscape with Marc Andreessen, and Silicon Graphics with graduate students out of Stanford. Tom Jermoluk was President of Silicon Graphics, founded @Home Networks and was General Partner of Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers Venture Capital.\n\nThe new company’s mission is to eliminate passwords in every application. A real chance for an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a pure technology play. A rapid scaling startup whose potential customer base is ultimately all clients of applications on all devices.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Venture Capital, Software Development, Leadership
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