Proof of Usefulness Report

InTone

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+284
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

InTone is a legitimate, VC-backed Voice AI startup (Seed stage, $2.3M funding) with verified traction (50k+ call center agents). However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people') and a suspicious email address. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified market traction of the underlying company, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and inaccurate audience claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+108
Audience Reach Impact+16
Technical Innovation+51
Evidence Of Traction+120
Market Timing Relevance+38
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+334
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+284

Project Details

Project URL
Description
InToneis in the Customer Service Software Industry

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