Proof of Usefulness Report

Deepgram

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+806
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Deepgram is a verified Series C 'unicorn' (valued at ~$1.3B as of Jan 2026) with massive enterprise adoption (NASA, Spotify, Twilio) and best-in-class Voice AI technology. While the project submission itself was extremely sparse and low-quality (scoring 0 on Response Quality for lack of data), the entity's actual real-world utility, market timing, and verifiable traction are exceptional. The evaluation prioritizes the verified reality of the business over the poor submission quality.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+245
Audience Reach Impact+170
Technical Innovation+143
Evidence Of Traction+238
Market Timing Relevance+100
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+896
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+806

Project Details

Project URL

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