Proof of Usefulness Report

Pathlight

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+289
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Pathlight (pathlight.com) is a verifiable, venture-backed Series B SaaS company with significant market traction (~$35M funding, est. $5M+ revenue) and high utility for frontline team management. However, the submission provided is of exceptionally low quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'everyone' audience, 'most people have used my product') and lacking all verifiable metrics. While the entity itself is strong (comparable or superior to the HackerNoon benchmark), the score is heavily penalized due to the lack of evidence and effort in the submission (Quality Factors set to 0.5).

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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)
Subtotal275.65)
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+289

Project Details

Project URL
pathlight.com
Description
Pathlight was founded to help millions of people answer a simple question – \"How am I doing at work and how can I improve?\" – without spending hours sifting through dashboards and spreadsheets. Every company is becoming more data-driven, but few have the technology in place to actually allow their front lines to take advantage of all of this data. Pathlight allows companies to put frontline employees in the driver seat, giving them everything they need – from data to coaching – to manage themselves and hit their goals.

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