Proof of Usefulness Report

Bild

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+444
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Bild (getbild.com) is a verified, VC-backed startup (approx. $4.5M raised, Y Combinator alumnus) addressing a significant pain point in hardware engineering collaboration (Cloud PDM/CAD). However, the specific project submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing troll-like responses (e.g., audience 'everyone', traction 'most people have used my product') and a pseudonym ('ShadowHeart'). While the underlying technology and market position are strong, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of serious, verifiable data in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+3
Technical Innovation+12
Evidence Of Traction+6
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+507
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+444

Project Details

Project URL
getbild.com
Description
At Bild, our mission is to make hardware development faster and more accessible through collaboration and innovation.\n\nWe live in a world where the next generation of hardware products are becoming more reliable on software. As software and hardware teams get closer and closer in collaboration, a new set of tools need to support those engagements. Bild bridges the hardware environment into the existing collaboration tools used by software engineers by providing a unified collaborative experience.\n\nHeadquartered in the Bay Area, we are a small and collaborative group of hardworking individuals. We are relentless executors, unconventional thinkers, and our work directly impacts the future of hardware collaboration. We're a team of ex-Apple and Amazon PMs, Facebook Engineers, and leading roles at startups.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, It Services, Social Media
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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