Proof of Usefulness Report

Shiftsmart

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+641
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Shiftsmart is a verifiable, high-traction Series B platform with over $120M in funding and significant market presence (2M+ workers). However, the specific submission entry contains low-quality, lazy user inputs (e.g., 'most people have used my product') which contradict the professional description. The score reflects the high real-world value and established scale of the business, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the response data provided in the form fields.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+97.5
Evidence Of Traction+212.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+792.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.81
Final Score+641

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At Shiftsmart, we’re building the future of labor. Labor is the largest problem facing employers today: companies are struggling to find workers, fill shifts, and retain workers. At the same time, the modern worker has dramatically evolved: they are digitally savvy, and prioritize flexibility and independence. \n\nWe empower hourly workers to find more work, increase their earnings, and control their own schedules, while also enabling employers to increase fulfillment, reduce turnover, and improve quality. Our platform enables the largest companies and government agencies to fractionalize jobs into shifts, and manage schedules, workers, and assignments all in one place. \n\nWe’re on a mission to revolutionize hourly work and build the world’s leading platform for hourly workers – a $2 trillion industry in the US alone. Our platform powers the modern workforce with over 1.3 million workers (partners) in 57 countries performing diverse roles such as customer service, merchandising, lead generation, mystery shopping, and others at companies including Google, Deloitte, Circle K, and Facebook. We’ve raised over $120 million in funding from top tier investors including D1 Capital Partners and Imaginary Ventures.\n\nWhy Shiftsmart?\n\nWe’re global. Our platform powers the modern worker with over 1.4M+ workers in 57+ countries working with customers such as Google, Deloitte, Circle K, and Facebook. \n\nWe’re a rocketship. We’re tackling a $2 trillion industry in the US alone. We’ve grown our business 2-3x each year since we started, with $80M+ in wages paid to workers. We raised a $95m Series B in Dec 2021, and Fast Company ranked us #21 on their 2021 Top 50 Most Innovative Companies list.\n\nWe’re growing. We’re a remote friendly team with 65+ team members across North America and a NYC HQ. We’re looking for rockstars like you to help write our next chapter!

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