Proof of Usefulness Report

Cyborg

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+11
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains significant red flags, most notably the exaggerated and unverifiable claim that 'most people have used my product' for a niche enterprise encrypted search tool. While the problem statement (encrypted search) addresses a valid utility, the description appears to be dated boilerplate text (circa 2015) with no current evidence of active operations, revenue, or market presence. The claim of 'everyone' as the target audience contradicts the 'hyper-scale enterprise' focus. The lack of verifiable traction and the low-effort quality of the submission result in a score reflecting minimal proof of usefulness.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+2
Evidence Of Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+2
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+10
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+11

Project Details

Project URL
cyborg.co
Description
Cyborg is a startup based in Downtown Manhattan. We are a small, dynamic team with a shared love for tech and a passion for our products. We are well funded by a dedicated group of backers, offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, and is looking for unique talent to join our team.\n\n\nWe develop novel data solutions to address the needs of our hyper-scale enterprise customers. Our main product, Cyborg Cloud Search, is the world’s first encrypted data search engine, allowing users to search client-side encrypted data without security or privacy compromise. This fundamentally changes the digital strategy of companies in a number of key sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and government.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Energy Solutions, Business Development
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