Proof of Usefulness Report

Thinknum

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+369
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Thinknum is a legitimate, established alternative data provider with significant historical traction (approx. $12.6M funding, clients like Goldman Sachs) and verified utility in the fintech space. However, the project submission was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and missing key data. External analysis suggests the company may be facing stagnation or internal challenges (negative employee sentiment, stalled growth) compared to market leaders. The score reflects the substantial verifiable business foundation, heavily penalized for the inaccurate submission and recent negative signals.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+450
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82 (High uncertainty due to negative recent reports and poor submission)
Final Score+369

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Thinknum is a Fintech company that organizes the Internet’s commercial activity into data models. Thinknum provides real time granular data (e.g., the average discount for Michael Kors handbags vs Coach handbags across retailers). Thinknum works with major financial institutions, corporations, government entities and schools.

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