Proof of Usefulness Report

Cloudera

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+733
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Cloudera is an established enterprise data powerhouse with verified massive scale, significant revenue (taken private for $5.3B), and global reach. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction fitting a 'Unicorn/Public' tier entity, the specific submission provided was low-effort ('most people have used my product'), resulting in penalties for response quality and audience accuracy. The score reflects the undeniable market position of Cloudera adjusted for the submission's brevity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+162
Technical Innovation+132
Evidence Of Traction+247
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+16
Subtotal+862
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+733

Project Details

Project URL
cloudera.com
Description
Cloudera is a leading enterprise data cloud company that provides a comprehensive platform for data management, machine learning, and advanced analytics. With its roots in open-source technology, Cloudera offers a hybrid data cloud solution that enables organizations to manage, secure, and analyze data across public and private clouds as well as on-premises environments. The company's platform is designed to handle large-scale data workloads, offering capabilities such as data engineering, data warehousing, operational database management, and machine learning. Cloudera's solutions empower businesses to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights, driving innovation and competitive advantage.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing
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