Proof of Usefulness Report

proton.ai

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+638
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Proton.ai is a high-potential, Series A verified company with ~$8M in estimated revenue and significant backing (Felicis, Battery Ventures). Despite a low-quality submission ('most people have used my product'), external verification confirms strong market fit, enterprise traction, and valid AI technology for B2B distribution. The score reflects the high value and traction of the actual business, heavily penalizing the 'Response Quality' due to the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+100
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+187.5
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+725
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+638

Project Details

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Description
Our AI powered platform uniquely supercharges B2B distributors sales through three channels: reps, email and e-commerce. By understanding which customers are likely to purchase each product and when, from new items to items which are frequently re-ordered our AI is able to direct sales reps on which customers to talk with and about what products. We also allow companies to send targeted emails tailored to each customer which sync with the messaging from the sales team. Finally, our customers customers get a personalized buying experience online. At one enterprise customer, we increased rep effectiveness by 9x in a control trial. At another customer, we are projected to drive a 10% increase in revenue with one year of use of our product. Reps love using our platform, saying it “makes me a killer.”

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