Proof of Usefulness Report

Concha Labs

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+79
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Concha Labs is a legitimate MedTech startup with FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids (Concha Sol™) and patented 'Soundscope' technology, verified by CES 2024 awards and clinical studies. However, the submission contained factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'), which severely penalized the Response Quality and Traction scores. While the technology and market timing are excellent, the project is currently early-stage with minimal verifiable user adoption compared to the submission's exaggerated claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27
Audience Reach Impact+4
Technical Innovation+18
Evidence Of Traction+9
Market Timing Relevance+10
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+70
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+79

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Started by users, we're helping 1.5 billion people hear clearly. Our patented AI-based personalization software enables you to customize any hearing device to your unique needs & preferences
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Hardware
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