Proof of Usefulness Report

GATEconsult

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a small-scale boutique consulting firm rather than a scalable technology startup. The submission suffers from significant credibility issues, including the demonstrably false claim that 'most people have used my product' and the listing of 'everyone' as the target audience for a niche B2B automotive service. The financial metric labeled 'all time marketcap: 500000' is non-standard and, if interpreted as cumulative revenue over 7 years, suggests a struggling business model (<$75k/year) incompatible with the claimed team size of 6. No technical innovation is present.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+5
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+0
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+20
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+60
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+14.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We consult technology startups with an intension to go into automotive. Creating a strategy & working on the execution with you. Focus areas include infotainment, self-driving, e-mobility, AI/ML, cloud computing, IOT. Create a go-to-market plan. Define your value proposition. Who can be your customers. What is the competitive landscape. How can you do it. Broken-down actions. Your execution plan.

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