Proof of Usefulness Report

Ceros

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+662
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Ceros is a well-established, high-revenue B2B platform with verified market presence (Series D, ~350 employees, estimated $50M+ ARR). The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Traction relative to the calibration baseline. However, the specific submission provided was low-quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking specific metrics, which necessitated significant penalties to the Quality Factors for Traction and Audience Reach. Despite the poor submission effort, the underlying business fundamentals warrant a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+696
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+662

Project Details

Project URL
ceros.com
Description
Ceros is a fast-growing software company that keeps culture and creativity at its core. We provide tools and services that empower companies to create interactive content with unparalleled ease and efficiency, driving customer engagement to new levels. Working at Ceros means having an impact at scale. Our products and services are leveraged by top-tier brands such as Mashable, Bloomberg, Red Bull, and Pinterest and are loved by more than 500,000 users. And we are building something even bigger and better: the creative operating system of the future.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Art, Writing And-Editing
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