Proof of Usefulness Report

Paloma Health

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+653
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Paloma Health is a verified, venture-backed digital health company with estimated annual revenue of ~$6.5M and significant market traction, offering genuine utility in thyroid care. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used it, inaccurate launch date, 'null' revenue), which heavily penalized the Evidence of Traction and Response Quality scores despite the company's actual real-world success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+170.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+717.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+653

Project Details

Project URL
palomahealth.com
Description
Paloma Health is a venture-backed D2C Healthcare startup and the first online medical practice helping hypothyroid patients better manage and treat their chronic condition.\n\nFor patients with hypothyroidism, the path to emotional and personal well-being is painful, long and often frustrating. And as a patient, when you’re struggling with the symptoms, the last thing you want to do is jump through hoops to get the care you need.\n\nWe have rebuilt the hypothyroidism care experience from the ground up, to help people feel better—faster. From at home lab testing, to access to specialists on demand.\n

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