Proof of Usefulness Report

Jostle

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+568
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Jostle is a verified, mature entity in the employee success/intranet market (founded 2009, ~350 employees), placing it well within the 'Large Scale' calibration tier. However, the submission quality is critically low, relying on hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and vague descriptors ('everyone') rather than specific metrics. While the project's real-world utility and traction are undeniably high based on external verification of the domain and team size, the score is penalized by the lack of specific technical detail and the low effort of the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+75.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+230.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+645
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+568

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Jostle brings everyone together and helps each person succeed. We're an employee success platform that's replacing intranets. We help everyone in your company connect, communicate, and celebrate together. That’s something intranets fail at. Revolutionize your workplace with Jostle’s employee success platform. Looking for a way to bring everyone together so they can connect, communicate, and celebrate in a more focused way? Jostle's employee success platform makes this easy. It's time to move beyond intranets.

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