Proof of Usefulness Report

Thaddeus Medical Systems

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+45
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Thaddeus Medical Systems addresses a critical real-world problem (medical cold chain spoilage) with its smart packaging technology. However, the project submission contains significant inaccuracies, claiming 'everyone' as the audience and that 'most people have used' the product, which contradicts verifiable data showing it is a seed-stage B2B company with limited pilot adoption (approx. $1M raised since 2015). While the technology is relevant, the score is heavily penalized for false traction claims and slow commercial progress over an 8-year period.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+44.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+45

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Smart medical cooler, IoT of packaging for storage and transport of critical medical products\n

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