Proof of Usefulness Report

Recast Software

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+649
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Recast Software is a well-established, PE-backed enterprise company (Insight Partners portfolio) with estimated $20M+ revenue and 150+ employees, significantly outscaling the calibration baseline. While the submission itself was low-effort (vague claims like 'everyone'), external verification confirms widespread adoption (60,000+ IT professionals, 65M+ devices). The score reflects high verified utility and market presence, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+721
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+649

Project Details

Project URL
recastsoftware.com
Description
Recast Software, located in Minneapolis, MN, empowers organizations to better manage and support users and devices. Our mission is to simplify the work of IT teams and enable them to create highly secure and compliant environments. Our software does this by seamlessly integrating with existing IT infrastructure to quickly remediate issues, ensure compliance, enhance security, and maintain clear visibility across all devices. Recast is a rapidly growing software company with its solution being used by thousands of enterprise organizations in more than 125 countries, impacting millions of devices and (more importantly) the people who use them.

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