Proof of Usefulness Report

Mindmesh

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Mindmesh' is a verifiable Y Combinator (S21) backed startup offering a unified workspace for enterprise collaboration. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and vague data. While the underlying technology and utility are legitimate and address the real problem of context switching, the project is early-stage (Seed, <50 active team likely) and competes in a saturated market. The score reflects the legitimate pedigree of the software heavily penalized by the unprofessional and misleading submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+55.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mindmeshis in the Enterprise Collaboration Industry

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