Proof of Usefulness Report

Karbon

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+685
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project is Karbon, a well-established Series B accounting practice management platform with verified significant traction (~$100M funding, ~200 employees, high revenue). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'). The score reflects the high real-world value and verifiable success of the company, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the lack of evidence and accuracy in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+276.0
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+761
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+685

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Karbon is work management software for accounting firms and professional service businesses. It provides a truly collaborative platform to manage workflows, communicate with teams and deliver exceptional client work. \n\nBy combining email, discussions, tasks and powerful workflows, Karbon aligns your team with a single place to communicate and collaborate, increasing capacity to deliver on time and budget.

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