Proof of Usefulness Report

1012 Consulting LLC

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+18
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a small IoT consulting firm with contradictory and hyperbolic claims. While the business entity exists (registered in 2023 according to BBB, contradicting the 2019 launch date), the claim that 'most people have used my product' is unsupported by the minimal digital footprint and low lifetime revenue ($500k). The stated team size of 30 is inconsistent with the revenue figures (implying <$4k/year revenue per employee). The project appears to be a standard service-based consultancy rather than a scalable technology product with broad reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+20
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+1
Subtotal+13.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+15

Project Details

Description
With years of experience in the industry, countless projects and clients, 1012 Consulting is providing a unique consulting service along the lifecycle of your IoT or Smart Home project. Our German Software and Hardware Engineer's turn your idea into a successful and shipped Product or Platform.

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