Proof of Usefulness Report

Databricks

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+719
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project is Databricks, a verified decacorn and industry leader in data/AI. However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people', '$100B marketcap') and lazy descriptions. While the entity's real-world value drives the score into the high tier (700+), the poor quality of the submission ('Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' specifics) applies significant penalties, preventing a near-perfect score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+126
Technical Innovation+171
Evidence Of Traction+125
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+757
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+719

Project Details

Project URL
databricks.com
Description
Databricks is a leading data and AI company that provides a unified analytics platform designed to accelerate innovation by unifying data science, engineering, and business. Founded by the original creators of Apache Spark, Databricks offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies big data processing and machine learning. The platform enables organizations to process large volumes of data efficiently, collaborate across teams, and build scalable data pipelines. With its focus on open-source technologies and a collaborative approach, Databricks empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their data to drive insights and make data-driven decisions.
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