Proof of Usefulness Report

Outplay

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+318
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Outplay is a legitimate, Sequoia-backed sales engagement platform with significant market presence and utility. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and vague audience definitions ('everyone'). While the underlying business fundamentals (funding, product market fit) warrant a high score, the 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' reliability penalties significantly dampen the final rating compared to its potential theoretical maximum.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+19.13
Audience Reach Impact+8.40
Technical Innovation+7.80
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+334.98
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+318

Project Details

Project URL
outplayhq.com
Description
The fastest growing SaaS company funded by Sequoia Capital is building the future of sales engagement, a solution that helps sales teams personalise at scale while consistently staying on message and on task, through true multi-channel outreach including email, phone, SMS, chat and social media. It’s is the only tool your sales team will ever need to crush their goals. Headquartered in the US, the team is spread remotely all over the globe.

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