Proof of Usefulness Report

GoCo

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+523

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

GoCo is a verified, established HR software platform with significant traction (~$12M est. revenue, ~169 employees, Series B funding). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and lacking specific evidence. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified market position of the company, heavily penalized by the poor submission quality and lack of substantiated data provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225

Audience Reach Impact+75

Technical Innovation+37.5

Evidence Of Traction+142.5

Market Timing Relevance+80

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+562.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.93

Final Score+523

Project Details

Project URL

goco.io

Description

We've built a simple, intuitive and free HR platform that helps businesses manage their employees, payroll, and benefits from a single location. Our goal is to make life at work awesome for both the business owners and the employees.

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