Proof of Usefulness Report

Braines Executive Search

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate, long-standing executive search agency (Braines Executive Search GmbH, est. 1990) rather than a technology product. The submission suffers from significant quality issues, including exaggerated audience claims ('everyone', 'most people') and discrepancies in team size (claimed 30 vs. verified ~6). While the business has verifiable longevity in the IoT/Digitalization recruitment niche, the lack of technical innovation and the poor quality of the submission data result in a low PoU score consistent with a non-tech service entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+28.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
Description
braines Executive Search GmbH (until 06/2021: Kornherr Associates GmbH) is a recruiting agency based in Hallbergmoos (near Munich Airport), Germany. The main focus is filling high-profile positions in the area digitalization/Industrie 4.0/IOT.

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