Proof of Usefulness Report

AugurAI

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'AugurAI' (submitted as 'GoldenForge') is a verified B2B startup in Tiruchirappalli, India, providing Machine Vision solutions for manufacturing. External verification confirms the company was founded in 2022, has raised seed funding (~$60k), and employs roughly 16 people. However, the submission itself contains significant inaccuracies and low-effort claims, such as stating the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product'—both of which are false for a specialized industrial tool. The score acknowledges the legitimate underlying business and its utility in the manufacturing sector ('Optics First' approach) but is heavily penalized for the misleading and poor-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+4
Technical Innovation+9
Evidence Of Traction+6
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+48
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+51

Project Details

Project URL
Description
AUGURAI is a Visual Inspection startup based in Tiruchirappalli. AUGURAI provides an Optics + AI solution for robust Quality Assurance for Manufacturing.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing
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