Proof of Usefulness Report

Enlighten

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+517
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission describes 'Enlighten IT Consulting' (a subsidiary of Alion/HII), a legitimate DoD contractor with significant traction (contracts >$66M). However, the project name 'SilentRider' appears to be the submitter's username/handle, creating a severe identity mismatch. While the entity described has high real-world utility for national defense, the submission quality is critically low, containing false audience claims ('everyone') and unsupported traction statements ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high value of the actual company, heavily penalized for the unprofessional and confusing submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+100.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+575
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+517

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Engineering. Innovation. Mission. We apply agile methodologies to rapidly support mission-critical capabilities for the DoD, including big data solution development and deployment that prioritizes security and speed. With expertise in software and systems engineering, cloud-based services, cyber capabilities and data science, Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting customers’ greatest challenges.

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