Proof of Usefulness Report

Pelago

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+37
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission confuses two distinct entities: 'Pelago' (a travel platform by Singapore Airlines, pelago.co) and 'Pelago Health' (a substance use management clinic, pelagohealth.com). The URL and description match the travel site, but the business type, team size (169), and launch date (2017) belong to the health company. While the travel platform is legitimate and backed by Singapore Airlines, actual traffic is modest (~46k/month vs claimed 'everyone'), and the submission contains false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the low quality of the submission and the minimal verifiable traction of the travel platform relative to the claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+64.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+20.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+34
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+37

Project Details

Project URL
pelago.co
Description
Pelago is a travel experiences platform created by Singapore Airlines Group. Think of us as a travel magazine that you can book - highly curated, visually inspiring, with the trust and quality of Singapore Airlines. We connect you with global, local cultures and ideas so you can expand your life.\n\nWe are a team of diverse, passionate, empowered, inclusive, authentic and open individuals who share the same values and strive towards a common goal!

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