Proof of Usefulness Report

500talents

Analysis completed on 1/2/2026

-1
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The project appears to be a low-quality or test submission with significant red flags. The domain '500talents.co' yields no search results or verified footprint. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' and the listing of 'space-technology' as a technology stack are demonstrably false or nonsensical for a recruitment platform. With no verifiable traction, revenue, or active users, and a buzzword-heavy but vague description, the project fails to demonstrate real-world utility or credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction-2.5
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal-0.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1
Final Score-1

Project Details

Project URL
500talents.co
Description
Our solution allows to reduce the cost of a bad hire by 30-50% and complete projects 20-30% faster without the headache of hiring. How it works: companies launch their real product challenges and product managers compete with each other to solve them. It is a powerful recruiting tool for companies interested in trialing before hiring PM talent or it can be used as a proven outsourcing option for enterprises that have an immediate need for product results.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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