Proof of Usefulness Report

Sensible Weather Co

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+325
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Sensible Weather is a high-potential venture-backed ClimateTech company (Series A, ~$12M funding) offering parametric weather guarantees. While the submission itself was low-quality (false claims of 'everyone' using it, generic fields), the underlying business is verified as having strong utility, innovative technology, and solid market traction through B2B partnerships (e.g., The Dyrt, Campspot). The score reflects the strong business fundamentals (scaled to comparable metrics) penalized slightly for the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0
Audience Reach Impact+14.4
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+21.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+85.4
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+325

Project Details

Description
We work at the intersection of deep technology, science and experience design. Sensible is built to help consumers and businesses understand, plan for, and mitigate all types of climate and weather risk, from travel and events to homeownership and energy production. Our first product embeds with travel and outdoor events partners, offering their customers a guarantee against the weather. This means a customer can have confidence that they will have a great time in the sun, if not you get your money back! \n\nWe recognize that we’re living in a world with more climate disruption than ever before. We also believe that it is one of unprecedented opportunity for solutions.\n\nWith rich data from satellites and other developing technologies, we have the right information, engineering and technology to help us relate to our environment with a new kind of awareness and understanding.\n\nSensible is a team built on trust, feedback, and communication. We recognize that diversity of background, skills, and experiences makes stronger teams, and we are therefore an equal opportunity employer.

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