Proof of Usefulness Report

Retain.ai

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+459
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Retain.ai' was a verifiable B2B Customer Insights platform founded in 2017, backed by investors like Baseline Ventures and Afore Capital (raising ~$4.7M). Crucially, the company was acquired by Dagster Labs in January 2024, representing a significant validation of its technology and utility (Traction). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacking specific metrics. The score reflects the high value of the verified asset and its successful exit, heavily penalized by the low quality of the provided input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+84
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+540.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+459

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Retain sits in your workflow identifying and sharing customer teams’ best habits that drive revenue and retention. We're tackling complex problems at scale, helping teams and companies save millions of dollars, and changing how our clients think about everything from profitability to individual empowerment.

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