Proof of Usefulness Report

TableFlow

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'TableFlow' appears to be a legitimate Y Combinator (W24) startup focused on open-source CSV importing and data workflows. However, the submission provided is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone'). While the underlying technology has real-world utility and verifiable traction (approx. 1.8k GitHub stars), the user's input significantly degrades the score due to lack of credibility and poor response quality. The revenue/market cap figure likely conflates the standard YC investment ($500k) with valuation or revenue.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+51.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
Description
AI document parsing, data extraction, and custom workflows.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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