Proof of Usefulness Report

Pod

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Pod (workwithpod.com) is a verifiable B2B sales software startup backed by Y Combinator (founded by Patrick Monnot). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods such as claiming the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product'. While the underlying project has legitimate potential and market fit in the AI sales coaching space, the PoU score is severely penalized due to the lack of verifiable data provided and the hyperbolic, inaccurate claims in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+56.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+39.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
workwithpod.com
Description
Pod is a fast-growing enterprise software start-up, based in the heart of Silicon Valley. Today, account executives spend 60-80% of their day on other things than selling. This is mostly due to the fact that rpes have to navigate a web of disconnected tools on the daily.\n\nPod is an integrated system of action for sales teams. We connect to our users' existing sales tools and provide them with the tools \u0026 insights to work better, faster, and smarter. Pod is a more intuitive way for reps to update, organize, and prioritize their pipeline. \n\nEvery day, we strive to help account executives save time and hit their quota more consistently.\n\nPod was founding in 2021 by Patrick Monnot (McKinsey, Zinier) and Shrivant Bhartia (Amount, Inhabitr)\n

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