Proof of Usefulness Report

Try Vital

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+504
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Try Vital' refers to a legitimate, high-value Y Combinator company (Vital, YC W20) that provides an API for health wearables and lab data. The actual company has significant real-world utility, verifiable revenue (~$1.4M), and strong B2B traction. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'revenue: null') and inaccurate audience descriptions ('everyone'). The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the underlying technology and market position, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors (0.5) in Reach, Traction, and Response categories due to the submitter's failure to provide accurate evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+547.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+504

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Try Vitalis in the Healthcare IT Industry

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