Proof of Usefulness Report

E27

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+361
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

E27 is a verified, established pillar of the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, offering significant utility through media, connections, and the Echelon conference series. However, the submission quality is notably poor, featuring inaccurate claims ('everyone', 'most people'), inconsistent naming ('SwiftWing'), and a lack of verifiable metrics in the provided fields. The score reflects the platform's verifiable real-world value and market presence (comparable to or exceeding the calibration reference) while heavily penalizing the specific submission's credibility gaps.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+160.0
Audience Reach Impact+84.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+451.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+361

Project Details

Project URL
e27.co
Description
Southeast Asia startup ecosystem's go-to platform for connections, insights, and funding opportunities, with a vision to empower entrepreneurs with the tools to build and grow their businesses across APAC. Keep up with the latest news and connect with key stakeholders (startups, investors, corporates, government agencies) to fulfil your business objectives through e27.co. Connect through e27 • Startup Connect: https://e27.co/startups • Investor Connect: https://e27.co/investors • Join Events: https://e27.co/events • Find jobs: https://e27.co/jobs Get your voice heard: • Work with us on branded content: engage@e27.co • Send your press release or your pitch to writers@e27.co • Craft your own story: https://e27.co/contribute PM us at contact@e27.co to explore opportunities for media exposure and event collaborations or just to say hi!

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