Proof of Usefulness Report

ThisFish

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+376
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

ThisFish is a verified, established company (est. 2017 pivot) with significant traction (Techstars, awards, global B2B customers) and high utility in seafood traceability. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, featuring hallucinatory claims (audience: 'everyone', traction: 'most people') and a confusing project name 'DeepKeeper'. While the underlying business is solid and verified externally, the PoU score is heavily penalized by the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission data, particularly in Audience Reach and Response Quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+442.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+376

Project Details

Project URL
this.fish
Description
ThisFish is a technology company specializing in seafood traceability and supply chain management solutions. Through its innovative software platform, ThisFish provides tools for tracking and tracing seafood from the point of harvest to the end consumer. The company aims to enhance transparency, sustainability, and efficiency within the seafood industry by offering data-driven insights and analytics. ThisFish's solutions help businesses comply with regulatory requirements, improve operational efficiency, and build consumer trust by ensuring the authenticity and quality of seafood products.

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