Proof of Usefulness Report

Gradient AI

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+651
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Gradient AI is a legitimate, high-growth Series B InsurTech company with significant real-world utility and verified traction (100+ employees, ~$40M funding). However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lazy data entry. The score reflects the high value of the underlying business entity, heavily penalized by the low confidence/quality factors resulting from the submitted responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+105.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+707.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+651

Project Details

Project URL
gradientai.com
Description
Gradient AI is a fast-growing startup, bringing state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to the trillion-dollar insurance industry. Founded in 2018, we have recently raised $20M from top Insurtech investors to continue fueling our growth. Our software-as-a-service platform provides bias-free, data-driven insights, enabling insurance companies to profitably run their business and expand their offerings to underserved people and markets.

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