Proof of Usefulness Report

Lightdash

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+646
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Lightdash is a verified, high-growth open-source Business Intelligence platform backed by Y Combinator and Accel (Series A, $11M raised in Oct 2024). Despite the submission's extremely poor quality (vague claims like 'everyone' and 'most people'), external verification confirms strong real-world utility, significant traction (50x usage growth), and technical innovation in the 'Headless BI' space. The score reflects the project's high intrinsic value and market position, heavily penalized in the Response Quality and Audience Reach sections due to the lack of effort and hyperbolic claims in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+7.80
Technical Innovation+11.48
Evidence Of Traction+17.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+68.03
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+646

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Open source Business Intelligence

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