Proof of Usefulness Report

FirstSales

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

FirstSales.io is a verifiable, functional cold email outreach tool with confirmed existence via external search (G2 reviews, PitchGround association). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic falsehoods ('most people have used my product') and missing data for revenue and team size. While the software solves a genuine problem (Real-World Utility) and has some verifiable traction in the niche LTD (Lifetime Deal) market, the lack of credible evidence in the submission and the false claims regarding reach severely impact the score. The project is a 'me-too' entrant in a saturated market, limiting its innovation score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11.25
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+3.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+30.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+34

Project Details

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Description
FirstSalesis in the MarketingTech Industry

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