Proof of Usefulness Report

Doyensec

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+298
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Doyensec is a verified, high-quality boutique security research and consulting firm with estimated annual revenue of ~$2.4M and a strong reputation in the AppSec industry (clients include Facebook, Slack). However, the project submission itself was of very poor quality, containing hallucinatory claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') which contradict the specialized B2B nature of the business. The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical innovation of the actual business, significantly penalized by the low quality of the provided responses and evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Audience Reach Impact+50
Technical Innovation+80
Evidence Of Traction+56
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+351
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+298

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Doyensec was founded in 2017 by John Villamil and Luca Carettoni and they are its only stakeholders. The company exists to further the passion and focus of its creators. We keep a small dedicated client base and expect to develop long term working relationships with the projects and people with whom we work. Doyensec is all about quality and bettering the infosec ecosystem.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Cybersecurity Services-And-Products
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