Proof of Usefulness Report

Expel

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+412
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Expel is a verified 'Unicorn' status cybersecurity provider (MDR) with over $100M in Annual Recurring Revenue and ~500 employees, significantly exceeding the scale of the calibration benchmark. However, the specific project submission contains low-effort and factually inaccurate claims (e.g., stating the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used [the] product', which contradicts its B2B enterprise nature). The final score balances the company's immense real-world traction and utility with heavy penalties for the poor quality and inaccuracy of the provided submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95
Audience Reach Impact+51
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+57
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+393
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+412

Project Details

Project URL
expel.com
Description
Expel is the leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands to expel their adversaries, minimize risk, and build security resilience. Expel’s 24/7/365 coverage spans the widest breadth of attack surfaces, including cloud, with 100% transparency. We combine world-class security practitioners and our AI-driven platform, Expel Workbench™, to ingest billions of events monthly and still achieve a 20-minute critical alert MTTR. Expel augments existing programs to help customers maximize their security investments and focus on building trust—with their customers, partners, and employees.

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