Proof of Usefulness Report

Colex Connect

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+195
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Colex Connect is the verified legal entity behind 'SaveTheHighStreet.org' and the 'Jo' digital assistant, a legitimate UK-based initiative supporting local businesses with government partnerships (e.g., Dudley, Waltham Forest). While the project has high real-world utility and verified B2B/government traction (~25k businesses engaged), the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the project's genuine merit and established status, heavily penalized for the unreliable and unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+3
Technical Innovation+4
Evidence Of Traction+6
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+43
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+195

Project Details

Project URL
savethehighstreet.org
Description
Jo is a digital assistant for local businesses.\n\nJo helps business owners select, implement and track ideas for achieving business goals. \n\nJo helps those responsible for local businesses - community champions, industry suppliers, landlords, local government, property developers, trade associations and others - design, deliver and track the impact of business support programs.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
It Services, Social Media, Marketing
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