Proof of Usefulness Report

Hoek Home

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+256
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Hoek Home is a verifiable business (founded 2020) producing patented, tool-free assembly furniture with verified retail presence (Target) and funding (~$600k). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lazy data entry. The evaluation is based on external verification of the company's actual traction and utility, while heavily penalizing the 'Response Quality' and applying a Quality Factor penalty to 'Evidence of Traction' due to the submitter's misrepresentation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+37.5
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+272.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+256

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We have a patented line of innovative, user-friendly, versatile furniture, handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York with the best materials and latest technologies. We are working on expanding our product line and expanding into the B2B market.

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