Proof of Usefulness Report

MedSeal

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

MedSeal presents a strong value proposition in the healthtech space with an experienced team (ex-Google, GoodRx). However, the submission suffers significantly from hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' as audience). While the problem-solution fit is high, the evidence of traction is undermined by these statements and ambiguous financial data ('marketcap: 2500000' is unclear for a private entity). The score reflects a 'Minimal traction' classification, penalized for data quality issues despite the team's pedigree.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+51

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our Mission Empower patients to share their health information with any provider instantly and securely. About MedSeal MedSeal was founded in 2020 to accelerate patient onboarding and simplify life for patients and providers. We pioneered the development of AutofillAITM technology, which helps patients automate how they fill out medical forms, provide consent, and share payment and insurance information. Legacy electronic and paper forms are manual, slow, expensive, and error-prone. MedSeal eliminates the paper, automates the process, and connects to all the other systems that providers are already using. Our platform has over 10,000 pre-built integrations with health systems so providers can easily connect MedSeal to their existing EHR. In addition, our API is connected to 280 million patient records, allowing patients to access existing health records for even faster onboarding. Our Team Stayce Cavanaugh Founding Engineer at three companies acquired by Google. Created on-screen search and keyboards at YouTube. Co-founder of Chatbase at Google Area 120. Prior to Google she contributed to many interesting startups for over a decade. Nichole Whelan The 20th employee at GoodRx and the first Product hire under co-founder Doug Hirsch, Nichole Whelan's experience is defined by disruptive technology in the Healthcare space. She later founded the Growth team at GoodRx, helping to connect more users to the platform's value. She remains passionate about innovation in the HealthTech space.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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