Proof of Usefulness Report

Energia Crescente

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+6
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Energia Crescente' describes a GDPR and IoT solution but lacks credible evidence to support its claims. While the company entity exists in Italy (Energia Crescente S.R.L.), public records indicate it is a small consultancy with minimal revenue (~€96k in 2018) and 0 registered employees in 2023, contradicting the claim of a 30-person team. The assertion that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false and significantly undermines the project's credibility. The response quality is poor, utilizing vague buzzwords and inaccurate financial metrics ('marketcap' instead of revenue).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.125
Market Timing Relevance+1.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+5.625
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+6

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Energia Crescente develop GDPR softwares for data protection, solutions for Big Data analysis, machine learning, Internet of Things and Digital Signage products.

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