Proof of Usefulness Report

Gratton Associates

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Gratton Associates is the consultancy of Dr. Dean Anthony Gratton, a recognized figure in wireless and IoT standards (Bluetooth, Zigbee). While the founder's indirect impact on technology is massive ('most people have used my product' refers to these standards), the submission itself is low-quality with hyperbolic claims ('everyone') and unclear financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). The project represents a boutique expert service rather than a scalable software product, limiting its direct Proof of Usefulness score compared to mass-market platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+6.40
Technical Innovation+10.50
Evidence Of Traction+15.00
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+54.65
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+62

Project Details

Description
Software/solution architecture for the #wireless and #InternetOfThings (#IoT) industries. CTO Dean Anthony Gratton (@grattonboy).

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