Proof of Usefulness Report

Dossy

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Dossy is a legitimate early-stage Australian project addressing elderly isolation with video technology, backed by a $200k grant and university pilots. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing conflicting data (confusing the elderly care app with a 'relationship intelligence' AI platform) and making objectively false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). While the real-world utility of the concept is high, the submission's lack of seriousness and accuracy heavily penalizes the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+4
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+7
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+39

Project Details

Project URL
Description
A simple app for meaningful connections:\n- it's easy to install and setup\n- one tap video connect\n- realtime availability\n- a community ready to connect when family or carers can't
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Social Media, Media Production
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