Proof of Usefulness Report

Cortex

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Cortex' contains significant contradictions and low-quality data. The URL (meetcortex.com) points to a marketing AI tool, while the Business Type claims it is an 'Internal developer portal' (likely confusing it with cortex.io). The traction claim 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a B2B niche tool, and the audience reach of 'everyone' is unrealistic. While the domain belongs to a legitimate Series A company, the submission itself fails to provide credible evidence, resulting in a minimum score driven by the existence of the underlying entity but heavily penalized for incoherence and exaggerated claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30
Audience Reach Impact+15
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+25
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+22
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Cortex uses artificial intelligence to improve the ROI and output of marketing.\n\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Developer Tools, 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