Proof of Usefulness Report

Equal Time

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+173
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Equal Time is a legitimate seed-stage startup (founded 2021, ~$470k raised) offering AI-driven meeting equity tools with verifiable B2B pilots (Salesforce, Spotify). However, the project submission was extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic and false claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data. While the underlying technology and problem-solution fit are strong, the score is significantly penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the entry and the unprofessional response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+24.0
Technical Innovation+42.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+204
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+173

Project Details

Project URL
equaltime.io
Description
Equal time is a smart teamwork platform that makes it easy and fun to save time and create inclusive teams.\nOur tools enable companies to hire, promote and retain employees equitably by creating fair and welcoming work environments. Virtual meeting participants can view speaking time, interruptions, and monologues, and learn how their language impacts others. They get notifications and supportive recommendations in real-time. \nTeams, managers and companies benefit by being able to spot trends and coach their employees. \n\nWe want to create a world where employees get more time back in their day, enjoy their meetings, and have a fair chance to succeed no matter their identity or location.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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