Proof of Usefulness Report

CharterUP

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+765

Proof of Usefulness Score

Unicorn Utility

CharterUP is a verifiable 'unicorn' ($1B valuation, $150M+ ARR) that has successfully digitized the fragmented charter bus industry. While the submission text contained exaggerations ('everyone', 'most people') and lacked detail, the provided metrics (2018 launch, ~253 team, $1B cap) align with verified external data confirming it as a market leader (#2 on Inc. 5000 in 2023). The score reflects its massive scale and utility, slightly penalized for the low-quality qualitative descriptions in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23

Audience Reach Impact+15

Technical Innovation+10

Evidence Of Traction+20

Market Timing Relevance+9

Functional Completeness+0

Subtotal+78

Usefulness Multiplierx0.97

Final Score+765

Project Details

Project URL

charterup.com

Description

CharterUP aims to be the leading charter bus platform in the world and is looking for people that want to be along for the ride! We are disrupting the highly fragmented bus industry by connecting supply-side bus companies to demand-side clients (corporations, non-profits, and governmental entities). We strive towards having as many enthusiastic customers as possible, which leads to increased group travel and a greener earth.

Audience Reach

everyone

Target Users

everyone

Technologies

Travel Hospitality

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