Proof of Usefulness Report

Node.io

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+672
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Node.io (now acquired by SugarCRM) was a highly significant B2B AI intelligence platform backed by Mark Cuban and NEA. While the submission itself is of very poor quality (containing false claims like 'audience reach: everyone' and 'technologies: games'), the provided links and external verification confirm a successful exit and validated utility in the enterprise sales market. The score reflects the high real-world value and successful traction of the actual company, despite the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+730
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+672

Project Details

Project URL
node.io
Description
Today, the web is organized by webpages and keywords, treating important entities like people and companies as metadata. Node is reorganizing the information on the web based on the people who use it. The Node data intelligence layer powers proactive and personalized recommendations, helping the B2B world understand the people and companies that matter most for their business. We’re a team of former Googlers backed by Mark Cuban, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Avalon Ventures and Canaan Partners. \n\nTechCrunch: http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/18/the-future-of-the-web-is-all-about-context/ \n\nRe/Code: http://recode.net/2015/03/31/the-network-intelligence-movement-will-add-personal-context-to-the-online-world/\n\nMark Cuban discussing Node as a Game Changer: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-06-27/mark-cuban-on-node-this-is-a-game-changer\n\n$7.5M funding round earlier this year: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160613005131/en/Node-Secures-7.5-Million-Funding-Reorganize-Web

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