Proof of Usefulness Report

Dotlas

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+67
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Dotlas is a legitimate, UC Berkeley SkyDeck-incubated startup offering conversational AI for retail location analytics. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product') and lazy data points (e.g., Audience Reach: 'everyone'). While the underlying technology and market timing are promising, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable traction data provided and the low credibility of the submission inputs.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102
Audience Reach Impact+16
Technical Innovation+80
Evidence Of Traction+36
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+59
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+67

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Answers Platform for Hyperlocal Questions We're a UC Berkeley-incubated startup reshaping the future of retail with the world’s first fully conversational AI platform designed exclusive
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Chatbots, Analytics, Entrepreneurship
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