Proof of Usefulness Report

Skit (previously Vernacular.ai)

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+691
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Skit.ai (formerly Vernacular.ai) is a legitimate Series B stage SaaS company with significant backing (~$47M+ raised) and verified enterprise traction (Axis Bank, Porter, etc.). While the submission input contained low-effort claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms high real-world utility in the voice automation/debt collection space. The project operates at a much larger scale than the calibration baseline, justifying a high score despite the poor response quality and high cash burn rate.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+135.0
Technical Innovation+153.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+813
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+691

Project Details

Project URL
skit.ai
Description
Skit (previously known as Vernacular.ai) is an AI-first SaaS voice automation company. Its suite of speech and language solutions enable enterprises to automate their contact centre operations. With over 10 million hours of training data, its product - Vernacular Intelligent Voice Assistant (VIVA) can currently respond in 16+ languages, covering over 160+ dialects and replicating human-like conversations. \n\nSkit currently serves a variety of enterprise clients across diverse sectors such as BFSI, F\u0026B, Hospitality, Consumer Electronics and Travel \u0026 Tourism, including prominent clients like Axis Bank, Hathway, Porter and Barbeque Nation. It has been featured as one of the top-notch start-ups in the Cisco Launchpad’s Cohort 6 and is a part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community. It has has also been listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia start-ups 2021 for its remarkable industry innovation.

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