Proof of Usefulness Report

Edison Smart

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+461
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Edison Smart is a legitimate, high-growth global recruitment agency with verifiable traction (offices in UK, US, Dubai, Singapore; ~125 employees). However, the project submission itself was of low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and confusing revenue metrics ('marketcap' likely referring to turnover or valuation). While the business demonstrates strong real-world utility and commercial success ($17M+ scale implied), it scores poorly on Technical Innovation as a service-based staffing firm rather than a technology product. The score reflects strong business fundamentals dampened by a lack of proprietary technology and a poor submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility187.5 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact60.0 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation22.5 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction135.0 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance80.0 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness15.0 (Weighted)
Subtotal+500
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+461

Project Details

Project URL
edisonsmart.com
Description
Edison Smart is an award-winning, trademarked, global staffing solutions company providing permanent, contract and RPO services to leading SmartTech companies. Supporting ‘industry 4.0’ technology revolution by syncing talent with opportunity and is recognised as a specialised global provider for IoT connectivity, AI and Data Automation recruitment solutions. Our management team has over 30 years of experience working with various organisations who have shaped the world and societies we live in today. Edison Smart strives to identify future technology trends and support those trying to disrupt the status quo. We are passionate about partnering with innovative companies and helping them to achieve their strategic growth plans. To accomplish our vision, we live by our core values every day. We are proud of the relationships we nurture with clients and candidates alike and understand the level of service that is required. We value the privilege of representation, recognising every interaction with Edison Smart is an extension of you or your company. We've won a number of awards along the way: • British Recruitment Awards – Best New Recruitment Agency 2022 - Finalist • British Recruitment Awards - Technology Recruitment Agency of the Year 2022 - Finalist • Global Recruiter Awards – Best Start-Up Agency 2022 - Finalist • Recruitment Company of the Year, Rookie 2023 - The Vinny’s - Winner • Business Awards UK 2023 – Best Newcomer Agency – Finalist • Business Awards UK 2023 – Best IT Technology Recruitment Agency – Finalist • Business Awards UK 2023 – Start-Up Recruitment Agency of the Year – Finalist • TIARA Awards - Scale Up Recruitment Company of the Year 2023 – Finalist • Global Recruiter Awards - Best Newcomer 2023 - Finalist • Culture 100 Award - Best Place to Work 2024 - Winner • Inspire Award - Best Place to Work 2024 – Finalist • British Recruitment Awards – Best Place to Work – Winner

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