Proof of Usefulness Report

Fathom Radiant

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+286
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Fathom Radiant is a high-potential deep tech venture backed by top-tier investors (Khosla Ventures, Jeff Bezos) addressing a critical bottleneck in AI compute (optical interconnects). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') that contradict the project's pre-commercial B2B hardware reality. While the technical innovation and market timing are exceptional, the score is heavily discounted due to the inaccurate traction claims and poor response quality relative to the project's actual status.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+25.0
Technical Innovation+71.25
Evidence Of Traction+46.9
Market Timing Relevance+47.5
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+304.4
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+286

Project Details

Project URL
fathomradiant.co
Description
Fathom Radiant is building computer hardware to train neural networks at the human brain-scale and beyond. By combining the complementary strengths of optics and electronics, we have developed a revolutionary interconnect fabric that enables a flexible machine with the network capacity of a supercomputer and unprecedented scalability. Help us construct the future of machine intelligence. \n\nOur founding team has previously founded startups with more than $500 million in exits. We are well-funded from investors including Khosla Ventures, Jeff Bezos, and many others.

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