Proof of Usefulness Report

Phonic

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+465
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Phonic.ai is a legitimate, successful voice survey platform (YC W20) that was acquired by Infillion in 2023. While the technology (voice sentiment analysis) and real-world utility are proven by its exit, the specific submission provided contains erroneous data ('Launch Date 1962', 'most people have used my product') and lacks effort. The score reflects the high quality of the actual software and its market validation, penalized by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+385
Usefulness Multiplierx1.21
Final Score+465

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Phonic builds surveys that you can answer with voice and uses deep learning to analyze tone of voice.

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