Proof of Usefulness Report

Karat

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+736
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Karat is a verified 'unicorn' in the technical interviewing sector with a confirmed valuation of $1.1B and a team of ~365 employees. While the submission itself was low-effort (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and providing generic descriptions), the external data verifies significant market traction, high utility in the engineering hiring space, and major enterprise partnerships (e.g., Indeed, Roblox). The score reflects the company's established market leadership (High 400-700+ range) adjusted slightly downward for the poor quality of the submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+836.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+736

Project Details

Project URL
karat.com
Description
Karat’s purpose is to Unlock Opportunity for engineers and companies alike, and our mission is to make every interview predictive, fair, and enjoyable. As the world’s technical hiring expert, we help companies hire smarter and grow faster, and create more opportunities for software engineers. From our industry-leading solutions to Karat’s Brilliant Black Minds program, the work we do here matters. We’re a passionate, smart, and committed team, and we want you to join our mission!

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