Proof of Usefulness Report

Operand

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+102
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Operand is a Y Combinator (W25) startup that has raised $3.1M in Seed funding to replace management consulting with AI agents. While the verifiable project value is high (strong utility, cutting-edge innovation, and excellent market timing), the submission itself was of very low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and 'joke' data. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals ($3.1M funding, clients like Sur La Table) heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of substantiated input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+84.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.2
Final Score+102

Project Details

Project URL
operand.com
Description
Operand is an AI-powered platform that helps retail and e-commerce businesses optimize pricing, discounts, and marketing strategies by deeply analyzing their data across all sources. It connects to various data sources, unifies information, and automatically detects errors, providing rigorous analyses and actionable recommendations through communication channels like Slack or email. Operand aims to replace traditional management consulting by offering scalable, real-time data analysis and expert-verified insights.

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