Proof of Usefulness Report

Black Bamboo

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Black Bamboo', a verifiable boutique strategy agency in NY, but relies on exaggerated and inaccurate data. The claim of 125 employees contradicts public records (approx. 12), and 'most people have used my product' is a false traction signal for a B2B consultancy. The revenue figure likely conflates cumulative earnings with market cap. Due to these discrepancies and the lack of a verifiable active domain footprint for the provided URL, the score is penalized heavily for poor evidence and response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+20
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+22

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Black Bamboo is a growth agency that helps disruptors - big and small - re-imagine their business through forward-looking insight, branding and innovation solutions.

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