Proof of Usefulness Report

Routific

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+328
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Routific is a legitimate, established B2B logistics platform with verified annual revenue estimated between $2M-$4M and a team of ~30. The project solves a high-utility Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) with proprietary algorithms. However, the submission itself was of very low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product'), incorrect fields ('DeepForge'), and missing data. While the external reality of the business justifies a score comparable to established brands (like the HackerNoon reference), the negligence in the submission heavily penalized the Response Quality and Audience Reach metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+25.00
Technical Innovation+60.00
Evidence Of Traction+112.50
Market Timing Relevance+40.00
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+345
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+328

Project Details

Project URL
routific.com
Description
\nWe have built a route optimization platform and industry-leading API that empowers last-mile delivery businesses to work smarter and more efficiently, saving up to 40% in driving time and fuel consumption.\n\nRouting is one of the most complex problems in Computer Science. Our founder, Marc Kuo, wrote his thesis on advanced route optimization algorithms and developed the proprietary routing engine that powers Routific.\n\nManual route planning is an epic waste of precious time, money and resources. Businesses are unable to deliver to their customers on time, and their growth and profit margins are bottlenecked because of poor logistics. Business owners and fleet managers struggle for hours when planning daily routes. Some use pen and paper, while others use spreadsheets or hire dispatchers. Routific changes this.

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