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Proof of Usefulness Report

Bare Analysis

Analysis completed on 3/11/2026

-16.5
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Bare Analysis is a traditional research consultancy presenting no technical innovation or proprietary software. The submission features highly exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and nonsensical metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000') for an agency launched in 2023 with a 6-person team. Due to the complete lack of verifiable tech traction and significant red flags in its reported data, the project receives a negative score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction-50.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal-15
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score-16

Project Details

Description
Bare Analysis provides our clients with the essential research and insights you need to understand the problems you know you face, and those hidden problems that need support to uncover. Our research consultancy services help you move forward in the right direction, driven by evidence and business insights. We go beyond analysing data to get you the answers you truly need to hear. We offer both bespoke and packaged services of research consultancy, business insights and change consultancy, plus a variety of wrap-around expertise as needed. Whether it's a half day workshop or a long term discovery programme, Bare can get you the answers you need using a simple, expert approach. Bare offers culture consultancy, ethnography, research, strategy, behaviour change & social value. We also offer ‘rainbow teams’ via reach-back to an expert network of freelancers, academics and partner organizations in fields such as insight, strategy, culture, and innovation, including 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