Proof of Usefulness Report

Ground Signal

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+83
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Ground Signal is a legitimate, venture-backed company (Series A3, ~$18M funding) founded around 2011, offering AI-powered location intelligence for the alcohol industry. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('audienceReach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and missing key data. While the underlying project has high real-world utility and verified traction, the submission's inaccuracies and lack of effort heavily penalize the score, placing it in the range of 'Valid Project, Invalid Application'.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0
Audience Reach Impact+11.2
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+14.9
Market Timing Relevance+7.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+72.85
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+83

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Ground Signal uses big data and machine learning to help Alcohol-industry suppliers and distributors sell better

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