Proof of Usefulness Report

Sparkbay

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+306
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Sparkbay is a verified, established employee engagement SaaS (founded 2014) with significant real-world utility and a roster of mid-to-large enterprise clients (e.g., Tokio Marine, flatexDEGIRO). While the submission itself was low-effort and contained exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms the project's legitimacy, stable revenue (estimated comparable to the calibration baseline), and 10+ year track record. The score reflects the solid business fundamentals heavily penalized by the poor quality of the provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+60.0
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+313
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+307

Project Details

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Description
Sparkbay helps company reduce employee turnover through an employee-driven engagement solution. \n\nSparkbay uses anonymous pulse surveys to encourage continuous feedback and provide actionable insights. Sparkbay helps provide targeted solutions to critical issues through employees’ collective intelligence. \n\nWe believe that every employee can unlock their full potential.

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