Proof of Usefulness Report

HealthSherpa

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+833
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

HealthSherpa is a verified market leader in the ACA enrollment space, responsible for over 15 million enrollments and accounting for ~35-50% of all Federal Marketplace activity. The project operates at a unicorn scale with critical integration into US healthcare infrastructure (Healthcare.gov). While the submission text was minimal and hyperbolic ('everyone'), independent verification confirms massive traction, significant revenue (estimated >$100M range), and a team of ~200+. The score reflects its status as a highly successful, high-utility, and technically sophisticated platform, heavily weighted by verifiable real-world impact despite the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+300
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+980
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+833

Project Details

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Description
HealthSherpa is a Healthcare.gov certified web broker, giving people, employers, and nonprofits a super simple platform for enrolling individuals and families in subsidy-eligible health plans. We give people access to tools to aid their plan selection and to make the best use of their insurance after they’ve enrolled. With support via phone, email, and chat throughout the enrollment process, folks don't have to be confused by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) anymore.

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