Proof of Usefulness Report

Prospective

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+427
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Prospective (prospective.io) is a verified, VC-backed Series A company (raised ~$6M) providing AI-powered simulation and scheduling ('FlowOS') for major transit operators like First Bus and Arriva. Despite the high-quality underlying business and significant real-world utility, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality (claiming 'most people' have used it and 'everyone' is the audience). The score reflects the strong verified traction and utility, heavily penalized by the low quality of the submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+160.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+502.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+427

Project Details

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Description
At Prospective, we're on a mission to make our cities leaner, greener and more attractive through the use of unique city design and operations technology. We're helping some of the biggest transit operators in Europe to improve service delivery and streamline day to day operations using AI powered planning, scheduling and dispatching software.\n\nWe’re a fast growing and diverse team of urban designers, software engineers, data scientists and simulation experts, driven by a shared desire to improve the world around us, to bring something impactful and unique to market and to create a rewarding, fun working environment. Our culture is built around mutual respect, a drive to delight our customers and a passion for innovation. We value independent thinking, hard work and honesty.\n\nWe are looking for extraordinary talent to help us to take our technology to the next level. If you care about the following, then you might be a good fit:\n\n- Working on the hardest technical problems faced by some of the world's biggest fleets.\n- Setting new standards for autonomous systems.\n- Working with passionate, curious people in a team that values creativity.\n- Expanding your skills and learning from peers who will challenge and support you.

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