Proof of Usefulness Report

DevZero

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+367
Proof of Usefulness Score
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DevZero is a legitimate, high-potential Series A startup ($26M funding) offering Cloud Development Environments (CDEs), founded by ex-Uber engineers. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('audienceReach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and negligible detail. The score reflects the company's verified strong external traction and market relevance, heavily penalized by the low-effort and inaccurate submission data. With a proper submission, this project would likely score in the 700+ range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+63
Evidence Of Traction+112
Market Timing Relevance+47
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+398
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+367

Project Details

Project URL
Description
DevZerois in the PaaS Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Software Development, Developer Tools
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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