Proof of Usefulness Report

Hockeystick

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+28

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

While 'Hockeystick' represents a real, acquired financial data entity, this specific submission appears to be a low-effort or automated entry with significant red flags. The description is coherent but outdated (referencing 2019 as the future), while the metadata contains hallucinations (claiming 'space-technology' and 'energy-solutions') and blatantly false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). The disparity between the professional description and the nonsensical form responses results in a severe penalty.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00

Audience Reach Impact+1.00

Technical Innovation+1.50

Evidence Of Traction+1.25

Market Timing Relevance+6.00

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+25

Usefulness Multiplierx1.12

Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL

hockeystick.co

Description

We help companies achieve Hockeystick growth using data.\nEight words that power everything we do.\nAnd they've never been so important.\n\nIn 2019, 100 million businesses are expected to launch but a staggering 90% won’t see their fifth anniversary (GEM Global Report). To make matters worse, billions of private investment dollars will evaporate when these companies close. To improve the odds funders and companies need powerful analytics, insights tools to make better decisions.\n\nHockeystick is building software to deliver exactly that.

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