Proof of Usefulness Report

Wisely

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+751

Proof of Usefulness Score

Unicorn Utility

Wisely is a highly successful restaurant SaaS platform acquired by Olo for $187M in 2021, validating exceptional real-world utility and traction. While the submission itself is low-quality (pseudonym, brief descriptions), the underlying project is a verified market leader in CRM and waitlist management with massive indirect reach via major restaurant chains. The score reflects the verified 'unicorn' status of the technology despite the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+253.0

Audience Reach Impact+153.0

Technical Innovation+112.5

Evidence Of Traction+325.0

Market Timing Relevance+90.0

Functional Completeness+5.0

Subtotal+938.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.8

Final Score+751

Project Details

Project URL

getwisely.com

Description

At Wisely, everything we do revolves around the belief that personal interactions make people feel valued. Our Waitlist + Reservations, Marketing Automation and Guest Sentiment tools bridge the gap between customer data and customer experience, giving brands new ways to personalize and drive profits — at scale. For more, visit: www.getwisely.com.

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