Proof of Usefulness Report

Geocene

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+292
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Geocene is a legitimate engineering firm specializing in Stove Use Monitors (SUMs) and IoT consulting, established in 2016 with a team of ~30. However, the submission (under the name 'BlazeShade') contains significant red flags: claimed audience 'everyone', traction 'most people have used my product', and ambiguous financial data ('500000 all time marketcap'). While the underlying technology and mission have high real-world utility in the global health/development sector, the submission's lack of verifiable metrics and hyperbolic claims severely impact the score. The evaluation balances the verifiable existence of the company against the poor quality of the provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+7
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+365
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+292

Project Details

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Description
Geocene builds the world's best Stove Use Monitors (SUMs). When we need to, we do some IoT product development contract work to fund our cookstove habit. Engineering is Easy It's a bold claim for a premium development company to make, but it's true. The world is full of quality engineers that can build the specific feature they're asked to engineer. Asking questions, listening to each other, and thinking hard about how each change will affect the user experience; that's what an integrated partner does to ensure success. That's how we avoid "oops." "Oops" is what happens when engineers work in isolation to build features. Each feature is competently designed and functional - but doesn't necessarily work well as a cohesive whole. A device built like this might have the features that customers were asking for and investors were promised, but it doesn't provide for that seamless user experience necessary to succeed in the market. We're a Partner. We know we've only succeeded when our clients impress their investors. Our work isn't about flash - it's about solid foundations, readable code, good long-term decisions, and capital spent on just the right portions of the project. Being an engineering partner means that we help you think hard about the challenges you face. Our clients tend to be nimble, ready to move as their understanding of product-market fit changes over time. If you're like them, you'll appreciate our ability to adjust with you and thankful that we made the right choices from the beginning. We've spent our lifetimes solving complex problems. We can apply the lessons we've learned to your situation.

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