Proof of Usefulness Report

Sprout Social Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+698
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Sprout Social Inc., a verifiable publicly traded company (NASDAQ: SPT) with over $300M in annual revenue and 30,000+ customers. Despite the high-value reality of the business, the submission quality is exceptionally poor (e.g., claiming the audience is 'everyone' and providing vague technical details). The score reflects a balance between the undeniable verifiable traction of a market leader and significant penalties for the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+250.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+712.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+698

Project Details

Project URL
sproutsocial.com
Description
Sprout Social is a global leader in social media management and analytics software. Sprout’s intuitive platform puts powerful social data into the hands of more than 30,000 brands so they can deliver smarter, faster business impact. With a full suite of social media management solutions, Sprout offers comprehensive publishing and engagement functionality, customer care, advocacy, and AI-powered business intelligence. Sprout’s award-winning software operates across all major social media networks and digital platforms.

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