Proof of Usefulness Report

Sketchnote

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+208
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Sketchnote is a legitimate, venture-backed startup providing an 'all-in-one' workspace for creative agencies, combining project management with ad/social analytics. While the actual project has verifiable utility and seed funding (~$700K), the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and vague data. The score reflects the real-world value of the software and its emerging traction in the agency niche, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence in the submission and the hyper-competitive nature of the collaboration market.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+55
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+194.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.07
Final Score+208

Project Details

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Description
Sketchnoteis in the Enterprise Collaboration 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