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Proof of Usefulness Report

Alternative Wisdom Ltd.

Analysis completed on 3/9/2026

-7.15
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The project contains major red flags, notably exaggerated and nonsensical claims such as stating 'everyone' is the target audience and 'most people have used my product', which is highly improbable for a 6-person strategic advisory firm. While the underlying utility of financial services digital transformation is valid, the submission lacks technical depth, realistic metrics, and credible evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact-5.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction-12.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness-1.25
Subtotal-6.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score-7

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Strategic advisory services for financial institutions, technology companies and investors, with 30 years of experience across core banking and digital banking.Specialising in financial services digital transformation and architecture refresh, aided by the responsible use of contemporary AI.

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