Proof of Usefulness Report

Calisto

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Calisto (Calisto Insight) appears to be a legitimate early-stage IoT startup focused on the pest control industry, validated by a win at the 2022 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing factual inaccuracies (claiming 'Entertainment' technology, audience of 'everyone', and that 'most people' have used it). While the core B2B hardware solution has real-world utility, the submission's lack of serious data, false traction claims, and confusion regarding revenue ('marketcap: 50000') result in a very low score. The project shows promise as a niche industry tool but lacks the verified traction and professional presentation required for a higher rating.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+20
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+65
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+15
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+70
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+34.76
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Calisto Insight is an IoT platform for the pest control and landscaping industries. We help companies uncover data that will take them to the next level.

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