Proof of Usefulness Report

SimpliSmart

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+116
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

SimpliSmart (submitted as IronStorm) is a legitimate, high-potential Series A AI infrastructure startup backed by Accel, despite the low-quality and factually inaccurate submission. External verification confirms they raised $7M recently and have achieved $1M+ ARR with ~30 enterprise clients, positioning them as a strong player in the MLOps/Inference market. The score reflects high technical merit, utility, and timing, heavily penalized by the submission's false claims ('most people have used my product') and lack of detail, but rescued by verifiable off-platform traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35.63
Audience Reach Impact+9.00
Technical Innovation+20.25
Evidence Of Traction+21.25
Market Timing Relevance+15.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+101.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+117

Project Details

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Description
SimpliSmartis in the AI Infrastructure Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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