Proof of Usefulness Report

Ascend Business Solutions LLC

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+17
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project submission presents significant red flags regarding credibility and data accuracy. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a consulting firm launched in 2023 with a team of 6. The target audience of 'everyone' indicates a lack of market focus. While the revenue/marketcap figure ($500k) suggests some activity, the terminology is misused, and the description relies heavily on generic corporate buzzwords without defining a clear technological solution. The project appears to be a standard service-based consulting agency rather than a technology product, resulting in a low innovation score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+15.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+17

Project Details

Description
We help organizations and businesses create novel, trajectory-changing strategies that drive competitive advantage. BUSINESS STRATEGY & PLAN EXECUTION Helping clients develop novel and winning strategies for business challenges including successful turnarounds, new product commercialization, accelerating growth trajectory, establishing unique value propositions with efficient business processes and more. We help teams cultivate highly engaged work environments and trusted cross-functional and stakeholder partnerships — the essentials for executing long- term commercial blueprints and building effective competitive insulation and mitigation plans. TRANSFORMATIVE INNOVATION Working with clients to define, develop and create implementation plans with differentiated future-focused technical and scientific capabilities such as AI and Smart Automation, Digital, IOT, Sensor / Electronics Technologies that advance market position, accelerate revenue and create cutting-edge trajectories. CHANGE LEADERSHIP & HUMAN CAPITAL Guiding Senior Leadership and teams in establishing and successfully implementing a high-performing, inclusive and accountable culture that improves competitiveness and accelerates growth – inclusive of keen vision casting and organization enrollment and communication activation planning.

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