Proof of Usefulness Report

GetThru

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

GetThru is a highly established peer-to-peer communication platform (formerly Relay) with significant verified traction ($9M+ est. revenue, 1B+ messages sent), far exceeding the modest and poorly formatted claims in the submission. While the submission itself was low-quality (incorrect revenue metrics, hyperbolic 'everyone' claims), the underlying project is a critical infrastructure tool for political campaigns and educational institutions. The score reflects the strong real-world utility and market position, adjusted downward for the lack of effort in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+165.0
Technical Innovation+72.0
Evidence Of Traction+233.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+785.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+644

Project Details

Project URL
Description
GetThru was created by veterans of Bernie 2016, where we helped build the campaign’s historic voter contact operation. In the process, we saw the need for better technology for large scale 1-to-1 interaction that reaches people where they are—on their cell phones. So after leaving the campaign, we created ThruText, our P2P texting platform. Two years later, we released our phone calling solution, ThruTalk. More than 1,000 organizations— including political campaigns, advocacy groups, unions, colleges, universities, independent schools, and government agencies—have used our tools. They’ve sent over 180 million text messages and made more than 40 million calls for event recruitment, volunteer engagement, fundraising, voter identification and outreach, polling, and more. And while our roots are in progressive politics, we love partnering with organizations of all kinds that share our passion for creating a better world.

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