Proof of Usefulness Report

Averity

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+164
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Averity is a legitimate, established recruiting agency in NYC (founded 2014) with a verifiable business history, but the project submission is evaluated as a 'technology project' where it lacks custom innovation. The submission quality is poor, containing exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') which heavily penalized the Audiences and Traction scores. While the real-world utility of the service is sound, the lack of proprietary technology and the red flags in the self-reported data result in a 'Small but promising' range score, reflecting a functional business with a weak Proof of Usefulness submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60.0
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+36.0
Market Timing Relevance+24.0
Functional Completeness+4.0
Subtotal+143
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+164

Project Details

Project URL
Description
People hire people. Looking for a new job or trying to hire that critical person isn't fun. Finding the best opportunity and hiring the right person is more than an application and a resume. The hiring and interviewing process can be time consuming and tolling, which requires a trusted source to aid in communication, screening, preparation, scheduling, and feedback. Averity is a team-based technology recruiting firm in New York City. Our strength and difference is that our teams are specialized in niche markets only in New York. Our niches include OpenSource and Web Engineering; Data Science; and DevOps, SysOps and Infrastructure. Our philosophy is: Find something you're good at, and do it better than anyone else. Averity's difference is simple: We provide an unparalleled experience for everyone we interact with. We believe in a culture of world-class service. We take pride in our integrity in the recruiting industry. This is not a boiler room and there are no cubes. Please read our reviews on Glassdoor, Google and Yelp. Averity began out of the desire to create a different recruitment firm in New York City that not only provides the highest level of service to its clients and candidates, but also creates a positive team-oriented work environment where together everyone achieves more. The success is based heavily on the production of the team, not just the individual, creating a culture based on core values of Communication, Ethics, Innovation, Positive-Energy and Delivery. There is a gap in connecting top tier talent within the Information Technology and Engineering sectors. As these industries continue to grow, the demand for a sophisticated web presence, monetization of data through business intelligence and a realizable return on online advertising will continue to increase. Averity will aim to fill a void left by other permanent placement and contract-staffing agencies.

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