Proof of Usefulness Report

Shift Technology

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+754
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Shift Technology is a verified InsurTech Unicorn (Valuation >$1B) with massive real-world traction, processing billions of claims for top-tier global insurers. While the project fundamentals are exceptional (high utility, established market fit, advanced AI), the submission quality was notably poor (lazy text inputs like 'everyone' and 'most people'). The score reflects the project's verified high value, adjusted downward for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+144
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+245
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+857
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+754

Project Details

Project URL
shift-technology.com
Description
Shift Technology has decided to fight insurance fraud in a totally novel and disruptive way. We are offering a SaaS solution that is easy to integrate, pay-as-you-go, always up-to-date, and leverages our finely tuned mixture of bleeding edge machine learning algorithms and expert knowledge of the insurance business, with a powerful big data analytics platform.

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