Proof of Usefulness Report

Upsolve AI (YC W24)

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+75
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Upsolve AI is a legitimate, high-potential YC W24 startup offering embedded generative BI for SaaS. While the project itself boasts strong founder pedigree (ex-Palantir) and excellent market timing, the submission provided contained largely nonsensical data (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used it and listing the name as 'GoldenForge'). The score reflects the strong external validation of the project (YC backing, market need) severely tempered by the early stage of the company and the extremely low quality of the specific submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.50
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+15.30
Evidence Of Traction+15.00
Market Timing Relevance+10.45
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+72.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+75

Project Details

Description
Your turnkey customer-facing analytics solution. Embed analytics for your customers on day one, powered by AI.

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