Proof of Usefulness Report

Ordinal

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+118
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Ordinal (ordinalforgov.com) is a legitimate, venture-backed B2G startup (Seed round $1M, Aug 2025) that provides AI-powered research assistants to local governments. Despite the submission containing inaccurate placeholder data (e.g., 'Team Size: 0', 'Reach: everyone', 'Traction: most people'), independent verification confirms the company has active municipal contracts (e.g., Decatur, IN; Sallisaw, OK) and a functional product using RAG technology for code/ordinance search. The project scores highly on utility and verifiable traction but is penalized for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33.75
Audience Reach Impact+12.00
Technical Innovation+14.40
Evidence Of Traction+31.88
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+101.78
Usefulness Multiplierx1.16
Final Score+118

Project Details

Project URL
ordinalforgov.com
Description
Ordinal is a tech company specializing in AI-powered research assistants for local governments. Their platform helps government staff quickly find accurate answers from internal documents, codes, and ordinances, improving operational efficiency and knowledge management. Ordinal was founded by a team of engineers and product leaders with experience at global technology companies.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline