Proof of Usefulness Report

Herd Consulting

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+382

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Verified as a legitimate, award-winning UK consultancy (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, StartUp Awards Winner). The submission contained hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') which were disregarded in favor of verified B2B traction. The project demonstrates solid revenue and growth in the high-value government/enterprise sector, though it lacks the global scalability of a software platform.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50

Audience Reach Impact+3.00

Technical Innovation+4.50

Evidence Of Traction+16.25

Market Timing Relevance+7.00

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+53.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.91

Final Score+382

Project Details

Project URL

http://www.herd.consulting

Description

Hi We’re Herd. Herd is an award-winning Product, Analysis, Change and Transformation consultancy. We’re experts in Discovery & Recovery. We’re proud to be trusted by some of the world’s leading universities, Central Government departments, FTSE 100 companies, and fast growing tech businesses. Led by experience & non-consultancy vibes. Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 | Professional Services StartUp of the Year - StartUp UK Awards Yorkshire & North East Winner

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