Proof of Usefulness Report

Path

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+758
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The project evaluated is Path Mental Health (despite the erroneous submission name 'DeepForge'), a major venture-backed startup in the behavioral health space. While the submission itself was of extremely low quality—containing incorrect names and blatantly false traction claims like 'most people have used my product'—external verification confirms the entity is a Series B/C scale company with over $135M in funding, 8,000+ providers, and 100M+ covered lives. The score reflects the high real-world utility and massive verified traction of the actual business, heavily penalized only in the 'Response Quality' metric due to the submission errors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.0
Audience Reach Impact+17.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+22.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+81.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.933
Final Score+758

Project Details

Description
Who we are\nAt Path we believe behavioral health should be treated with the same respect, right, and focus of other chronic diseases. We’re building the future of mental health, and in 20 years we’ll look back and be astounded that we ever treated the physical before the mental. \n\nWhat we’re solving\nOver 65 million Americans suffer from a treatable mental health issue - that’s 1 out of every 5 people. Today it’s difficult to find a provider, and for those with complicated conditions, it’s nearly impossible to find coordinated care. We’re here to fix this.\n\nHow we’re solving \nPath is at the intersection of tech + mental health with thousands of therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health services delivering care through a virtual first approach. Our platform matches patients with exactly the right person for their needs, whether it’s experience with a certain condition, gender, race, location, life experience, etc.\n\nOur team\nPath is a respectful, upbeat, and remote-first team united by our mission of simplifying behavioral healthcare services. We want our employees to be themselves and celebrate each other's differences. We trust our employees to do what’s best for patients and our fellow team-members without bureaucracy. We prioritize self care and are building a sustainable business for the long term.\n\nAs Part Of Our Team, You'll Receive\n- The ability to work from wherever you want within the US\n- Competitive pay and benefits that don't change based on your location\n- Unlimited paid time off and flexible scheduling, along with 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year to focus on self-care \n- Paid parental leave to support you and your family\n- Medical, dental, and vision insurance through our employer plan\n- Access to an Employer Assistance Plan (EAP) through our insurance plan \n- The equipment you need to ensure your home office sets you up for success\n\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