Proof of Usefulness Report

Braintrust

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+656
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Braintrust (usebraintrust.com) is a verified, high-traction decentralized talent network with a significant new AI recruiting product, Braintrust AIR. While the user submission was poor (containing hyperbolic claims like 'most people' and missing data), external verification confirms the project creates real-world utility for Fortune 1000 clients (Nestlé, Porsche, Goldman Sachs) and serves over 1.7 million professionals. The project generates estimated annual GSV of ~$100M+ and has a live token (BTRST) with a market cap of ~$18M. The project demonstrates strong market timing with AI-driven recruitment, though the score is moderated by the submission's lack of verifiable detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+102
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+698
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+656

Project Details

Project URL
usebraintrust.com
Description
Braintrust is revolutionizing hiring with Braintrust AIR, the world's first and only end-to-end AI recruiting platform. Trained with human insights and proprietary data, Braintrust AIR reduces time to hire from months to days, instantly matching you with pre-vetted qualified candidates, and conducting the first round phone screen for you. Trusted by hundreds of Fortune 1000 enterprises including Nestlé, Porsche, Atlassian, Goldman Sachs, and Nike, Braintrust AIR is making talent acquisition professionals 100x more effective and saving companies hundreds of thousands of dollars in recruiting costs.

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