Proof of Usefulness Report

Narrative I/O

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+431
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Narrative I/O is a verifiable, Series A funded data collaboration platform (est. 2016) with significant real-world traction (partnerships with The Trade Desk, LiveRamp) and ~$18M in funding. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and irrelevant data ('technologies: construction'). The score reflects the high underlying utility and market position of the verified business, heavily penalized by the Quality Factor (0.5) in Traction, Reach, and Response due to the poor submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+453.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+431

Project Details

Project URL
narrative.io
Description
Narrative is building a platform to support modern businesses who want to buy and/or sell their data assets. The thesis is that there is a burgeoning data economy that is being held back by lack of tooling and massive inefficiencies around discovery, pricing/value, and delivery of the data. We're building out a platform that helps eliminate those inefficiencies.

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