Proof of Usefulness Report

Tallarium

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+263
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Tallarium' is a legitimate, VC-backed fintech company with significant real-world utility in the energy trading sector. However, the submission quality is critically poor, featuring hallucinatory claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and copy-pasted job descriptions. While the underlying business is strong (comparable to the calibration target), the score is heavily penalized by the low-effort and factually incorrect submission data. The score reflects a verifiable B2B success dragged down by a spam-like entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+108.0
Audience Reach Impact+24.0
Technical Innovation+51.0
Evidence Of Traction+64.0
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+3.0
Subtotal+284
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+263

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The $5tn financial energy market critically impacts everyone on this planet. Yet, despite its crucial importance, the technology it uses is lagging behind other financial markets, with legacy processes \u0026 systems (namely, email, excel, webchat and phone) underpinning over 90% of all energy market activities.\n\nAt Tallarium we are solving this problem, transforming how global markets are traded and how companies operate on a day to day basis. Our market-leading solution (analogous to Bloomberg in the bond \u0026 equity market) uses AI and cutting-edge data science to provide the largest Fortune 500 companies with 360-degree transparency and insights for critical business \u0026 risk decisions. In doing so, we help optimize global energy flows and direct supplies to where consumers need them most.\n\nWe are backed by top fintech VCs and supported by an exceptional board of advisors, including 4 “unicorn builders”. We have a 15 person team with exceptional energy and trading market knowledge; Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial backgrounds; and experiences at the world’s top institutions. Having more than doubled our revenue in the past year, we are now transitioning to the next phase of growth.\n\nWe are looking for the top 1% of people in their field to help us build the future of energy markets and support hyperscaling.\n\nIf you are:\n\n- Ambitious, driven to make an impact in your first few weeks with the business,\n- Constantly curious and want to learn a huge amount quickly,\n- Keen on growing your career fast, taking on responsibility early,\n\nWe’d love to hear from you!

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