Proof of Usefulness Report

Storylane

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+461
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission refers to 'Storylane' (storylane.io), a verifiable and successful B2B SaaS platform for interactive demos (YC S21). External due diligence confirms significant traction with over 1,000 paying customers, estimated $2M-$6M annual revenue, and a team of ~50 employees. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility and strong market fit in the Product-Led Growth sector, the submission quality was extremely poor (containing hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product' and inaccurate reach data). The score reflects the high verifiable value of the business, penalized by the low quality of the specific submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+150.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+542.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+461

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Storylaneis in the Sales Force Automation Industry

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