Proof of Usefulness Report

Marigold Health

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+328
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Marigold Health is a legitimate, Series A funded ($24M total raised) healthcare startup using NLP for peer support in substance use recovery. Despite the high-value solution and verified traction (25,000+ members, partnerships with Medicaid), the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals and market timing, heavily penalized by a low Quality Factor for the unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+85
Evidence Of Traction+45
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+345
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+328

Project Details

Description
Marigold Health uses novel natural language processing to integrate text-based peer support groups with substance use and behavioral health care, giving stigmatized patients 24/7 access to personalized care, while allowing existing care managers and peer coaches to see a 10x gain in patient capacity.

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