Proof of Usefulness Report

Pulsa

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+611
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Pulsa is a verified, award-winning industrial IoT company (approx. $7M revenue, ~50 employees) providing critical inventory monitoring for hospitality and gas distribution. While the project demonstrates high real-world utility and verified traction (e.g., 'Fastest Growing Vendor' awards), the submission itself was of very low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and inaccurate data ('marketcap: 2500000'). The score reflects the project's strong objective value and scale, penalized for the poor quality and hallucinations in the provided response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+112
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+679.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+612

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Pulsa, Inc. (Pulsa) provides cellular-connected sensor hardware and software solutions for industrial IoT applications like the monitoring and managing of CO2 tanks for restaurants. The company's data platform enables businesses to gain total control over their operations and provide better customer service. The award-winning Pulsa platform is embraced for unrivaled reliability, real-time readings, and caring customer support. Through purpose-built hardware and advanced machine learning, Pulsa customers understand variable consumption and know exactly when they need to replace or reorder inventory. Pulsa customers have deep insights into their inventory data, can easily troubleshoot, and work more efficiently. Pulsa designs and manufactures a mix of sensors. Find the best combination for your business: - Pulsa Differential Pressure sensor: measure liquid tank levels. Great for bulk and cryogenic gases - Pulsa Pressure sensor: measure tank pressure - Weight sensors for cryogenic gases, chemicals, and hard goods (e.g., welding wire, fasteners, medical supplies). - Pulsa Temperature sensors for refrigerator and freezer inventory. Customers worldwide from gas distribution to medical, to restaurants and convenience stores have successfully deployed Pulsa to save significantly on operations through real-time inventory intelligence. For more information, visit PulsaSensors.com #QSR #QSRtech #RestaurantTech ##FSR #CO2Bulk #BevCarb #BeverageGas

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