Proof of Usefulness Report

Cluster

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate and valuable B2B recruitment platform for the hardware engineering sector. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing factually incorrect claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying business (Cluster Inc.) has verifiable market presence and utility, the PoU score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in this specific input and the mischaracterization of the target demographic.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+15
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+42
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+48

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Cluster helps companies hire 30+ types of mechanical and electrical engineers for full-time roles. The Cluster platform matches companies to vetted ready-to-interview candidates from top OEMs and suppliers. The platform is free for talent to join. We work with industry leading companies in electric vehicles, aviation, space, telecom, auto, consumer electronics and hardware.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Space Technology, Electronics, Aviation Aerospace
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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