Proof of Usefulness Report

Salient Advisory

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+329

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Salient Advisory is a verifiable and impactful consulting firm in the African health-tech sector, having catalyzed over $20M in funding and partnered with major entities like the Gates Foundation. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate financial terminology ('marketcap'). The project scores highly on real-world utility and verified industry traction, but receives low marks for response quality and technical innovation due to its service-oriented business model.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95

Audience Reach Impact+60

Technical Innovation+20

Evidence Of Traction+90

Market Timing Relevance+40

Functional Completeness+5

Subtotal+310

Usefulness Multiplierx1.06

Final Score+329

Project Details

Project URL

salientadvisory.com

Description

New models to deliver health information, products, services and financing are desperately needed. With staff in Kenya, Nigeria and Canada, we track the emergence of African health tech, develop actionable insights and partnerships, and support global changemakers to advance outcomes and equity. Our research has been featured by CNBC, Quartz, Bloomberg, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Devex, the Center for Global Development, and more.

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