Proof of Usefulness Report

Descript

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+682
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Descript is a market-leading, Series C funded audio/video editing platform with verified high traction ($55M+ ARR, ~7M users) and significant utility. However, the submission itself is low-effort, utilizing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'audienceReach: everyone') rather than specific data. The score reflects the high intrinsic value and innovation of the verified entity, significantly penalized by the poor quality of the evidence provided in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+758
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+682

Project Details

Project URL
descript.com
Description
Descript is building the next generation platform for creative tools, making audio and video creation as fast, accessible, and collaborative as Google Docs. We are a team of 40 - predominantly engineers, product designers, and AI researchers - with a proven C.E.O. and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures). Descript HQ is in San Francisco, and our A.I. research team, Lyrebird, is based in Montreal.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Art, Media Production, Writing And-Editing
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