Proof of Usefulness Report

Configure,Inc

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+72
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission conflates two distinct entities: 'Configure, Inc.' (a legacy IT/Cybersecurity firm founded in 1996) and 'Configure' (a Construction Tech startup founded in 2021, matching the submitted URL). While the Construction Tech project is a legitimate, venture-backed company ($2M+ seed funding, ~50 employees) solving a valid procurement problem in the AEC industry, the submission quality is abysmal. It contains factually incorrect metadata (wrong launch date, wrong business type) and hyperbolic, false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and reach ('everyone'). The score acknowledges the real-world utility and verifiable external traction of the actual startup, but is heavily penalized for the submission's inaccurate and unverifiable statements.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+12
Evidence Of Traction+17
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+65
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+72

Project Details

Project URL
configurenow.com
Description
Configure matches designers and contractors with local suppliers and products that are the most relevant to the needs of the project. From specifying products directly in Revit during the design phase to the final purchase for construction, Configure’s seamless procurement process provides project teams with accurate information and pricing each step of the way. Users have the ability to sort, filter, select, compare, bid and purchase products all on one platform. For products manufactured for buyers inside or outside your organization, Configure is your go-to-market solution for all your industrialized construction needs.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cybersecurity Services-And-Products, Design, Administrative
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