Proof of Usefulness Report

Cascade.io

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+248
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Cascade.io is a verifiable no-code data transformation startup founded by Jake Fuentes (ex-Level Money) and backed by A-list investors (First Round Capital, Redpoint, Susa Ventures) with a $5.3M Seed round in 2021. However, public records and the company's own 'lessons learned' posts indicate the project wound down operations in 2023 to 'pursue other options'. The submission description ('Flying under the radar') appears to be outdated legacy text. While the team pedigree and historical funding are exceptional (validating the 'A-list' claims), the current real-world utility is minimal as the product is inactive. The claim 'most people have used my product' likely references the founder's previous exit (Level Money) rather than Cascade.io itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+97
Evidence Of Traction+131
Market Timing Relevance+15
Functional Completeness+16
Subtotal+304
Usefulness Multiplierx0.81
Final Score+248

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Flying under the radar for now. Pursuing a big market with all-star team and a set of A-list investors.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Developer Tools
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