Proof of Usefulness Report

Firstup

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+654
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Firstup is a verified market leader in the enterprise workforce communication space, formed from the merger of SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal. Public data confirms over $100M in ARR and usage by 40% of Fortune 100 companies, validating the 'everyone' and 'most people' reach claims in the context of large enterprises. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, lacking specific details and relying on hyperbolic shorthand. The high score reflects the verifiable external reality of the business (unicorn status, 18M+ users) despite the poor data provided in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+711
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+654

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Firstupis in the Enterprise Collaboration Industry

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