Proof of Usefulness Report

Phenom

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+562

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Phenom is a verifiable HR Tech unicorn with significant market presence, addressing a high-utility problem space (talent experience). However, the submission is of extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('audience reach: everyone'), vague technical details, and financial figures that contradict public records (stating $300M market cap vs $1.4B+ valuation). The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the company, heavily penalized by the lack of credible specific evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0

Audience Reach Impact+119.0

Technical Innovation+72.0

Evidence Of Traction+157.5

Market Timing Relevance+85.0

Functional Completeness+3.75

Subtotal+617.25

Usefulness Multiplierx0.91

Final Score+562

Project Details

Project URL

phenom.com

Description

With a purpose of helping a billion people find the right work, Phenom is an applied AI company that helps organizations hire faster, develop better and retain longer. For more information, visit www.phenom.com.

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