Proof of Usefulness Report

Truework

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+623
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Truework is a highly successful Series C fintech company (raised ~$119M, acquired by Checkr) with massive verified reach (48M+ active employee records). While the submission itself was of extremely low quality (hyperbolic claims, missing data), external verification confirms the project represents a top-tier industry solution with significant market penetration. The score reflects the verifiable success of the business entity, adjusted down slightly for the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+191.0
Audience Reach Impact+148.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+193.0
Market Timing Relevance+59.0
Functional Completeness+1.7
Subtotal+677.7
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+623

Project Details

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Description
At Truework we are hyper-focused on building products that enable businesses and consumers to regain control over how their sensitive information is shared online. Our platform and services empower lenders to complete verifications quickly and accurately while enabling organizations to automate the verification process and ensure the privacy of their employees’ personal data. On the consumer side, we are giving employees unprecedented visibility into how their professional information is shared between third parties such as banks, mortgage lenders and employers. We believe increasing data transparency and returning data controls to the consumer are two crucial steps toward improving the health and safety of the internet as we know it.

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