Proof of Usefulness Report

System

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+345
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

System Inc. (system.com) is a high-profile Public Benefit Corporation founded by Adam Bly, backed by ~$15.2M in Series A funding (Acrew, Lux, Wellcome Trust). The platform builds a 'system graph' to organize global data and knowledge. While the project is technically sophisticated and well-capitalized with high real-world utility, the specific submission provided was of extremely poor quality (junk data fields, false 'everyone' reach claims, and lack of verified metrics). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and verified traction of the company, significantly penalized by the low quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+77.05
Usefulness Multiplierx4.48 (Calibration Scaler)
Final Score+345

Project Details

Project URL
Description
System Inc. builds software to help the world see and solve anything as a system. We are a Public Benefit Corporation driven by purpose and shaped by values. We aspire to build a more responsible and values-driven model of a tech company. To learn more about what motivates our mission, we invite you to read: http://www.brokennature.org/redesigning-the-system/.\n\nSystem helps teams discover data, share insights, and build knowledge. Designed and built for the data-first era, System is where knowledge lives. Today, System is used by data and analytics teams and their stakeholders in sectors ranging from healthcare to financial services to technology.\n\nWe believe in the power of small, autonomous, interdisciplinary, and diverse teams; in agile development; and in leading with values, first principles, and clear high-level priorities backed by data. We believe in cultivating a growth mindset for our team — always learning, improving, being challenged, and having opportunities for professional and personal development.\n\nWe hire systems thinkers who are motivated by our purpose, share our values, and have the skills to advance our mission. We are proud to foster a workplace, in person and online, free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. We are a distributed-first company, and gather as a team periodically in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York to collaborate in-person.

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