Proof of Usefulness Report

Agave

Analysis completed on 1/5/2026

+236
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The submission contains significant inconsistencies, mixing the 'Business Type' of Agave (a legitimate Construction API backed by YC/Accel) with a 'Description' that appears to describe a gaming/HR platform. The evaluation focuses on the verifiable Construction API entity ($2M+ revenue, profitable) but applies heavy penalties to 'Audience Reach' and 'Response Quality' due to contradictory data and spammy claims ('most people have used my product').

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+16
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+42
Market Timing Relevance+32
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+225
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+236

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Agave is building a business gaming platform to help teams feel more connected and happy. Backed by SV Angel, Box Group, and others.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Construction, Developer Tools, Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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