Proof of Usefulness Report

RunWhen

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+382
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

RunWhen is a legitimate, venture-backed (approx. $2.7M raised) startup offering AI-powered troubleshooting for Kubernetes. While the project has strong technical merit and relevant market timing in the DevOps automation space, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', 'most people have used my product') that contradict the niche B2B nature of the tool. The score reflects the verifiable external reality of the business (funding, team, technology) while heavily penalizing the inaccuracies and lack of effort in the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+65
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+44.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+382

Project Details

Project URL
Description
RunWhen is AI assisted troubleshooting for Kubernetes and beyond!

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