Proof of Usefulness Report

Tempus Ex

Analysis completed on 3/24/2026

+542

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Tempus Ex demonstrates substantial real-world utility and technical innovation, backed by elite investors like a16z and premier partnerships with the NFL. The core technology and market positioning represent significant scale. However, the submission itself contained highly vague and hyperbolic answers (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product'), resulting in significant quality factor penalties. Despite the poor submission quality, the heavily verified underlying business and Series B funding yield a strong final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200

Audience Reach Impact+60

Technical Innovation+120

Evidence Of Traction+212.5

Market Timing Relevance+80

Functional Completeness+5

Subtotal+677.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.8

Final Score+542

Project Details

Project URL

tempus-ex.com

Description

Tempus Ex Machina is the technological vanguard for the sports and entertainment industry. Merging sports, video, and data with innovation and accessibility, Tempus Ex technology enables the creation of new interactive experiences around live events. Harnessing the latest AI, machine learning, and data science technologies, Tempus Ex has partnered with the National Football League, premier global sports leagues, broadcasters, gaming companies and world-class athletes to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will forever change the sports consumption experience. Tempus Ex recently closed a Series B investment round led by Silver Lake and Endeavor. Additionally, Seed and Series A investors Andreesen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Will Ventures also participated in the Series B funding round.

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