Proof of Usefulness Report

Data Collective

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+27
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate boutique data consulting firm (Data Collective Canada), but the submission quality is critically low. The user uses a pseudonym ('ShadowFang') and makes demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product') for a niche B2B service. While the underlying business services (data strategy, literacy) have real-world utility, the hyperbolic claims, misuse of financial terminology ('marketcap'), and lack of specific evidence result in a very low score, penalizing the submission for unreliability.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+26.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+27

Project Details

Description
Data Strategy, Transformation & Visualisation Turn data into insights and actions that drive better business outcomes Data Literacy Customise training to drive data literacy throughout the organisation and prepare the foundations for an insights-driven culture Data Strategy Identify business objectives,

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