Proof of Usefulness Report

Collate

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+348
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Collate is a verified, venture-backed (Series A, $10M) data intelligence platform and the creators of the popular open-source project OpenMetadata. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility, strong market timing, and significant verified traction (Fortune 500 customers, 1M+ downloads), the submission quality is exceptionally poor. The submission contains hyperbolic, false claims ('most people have used my product'), lacks verified metrics, and uses a confusing name ('ThunderSpirit'). The score reflects the high value of the underlying business, heavily penalized by the 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' quality factors due to the user's failure to provide accurate data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106
Audience Reach Impact+70
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+53
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+335
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+348

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Collateis in the Business Intelligence Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Business Intelligence, Leadership, Developer Tools
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