Proof of Usefulness Report

Hyer

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+595
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Hyer is a verified, scaling on-demand labor platform (Series A, ~$15.7M est. revenue, 400k+ Taskers, 27 states) that solves a genuine workforce problem. The project demonstrates significant real-world utility and verified traction well above the calibration reference (HackerNoon). However, the specific submission provided was low-quality (user 'BlazeBlade', vague claims like 'everyone', false claim 'most people have used my product'), which significantly penalized the Quality Factors (Qi) and Response Quality metrics. The final score reflects the high intrinsic value of the business heavily weighed against the poor submission integrity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+668.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+595

Project Details

Project URL
gohyer.com
Description
Hyer is an on-demand labor app that connects companies to a pool of 400,000 vetted gig workers—helping you scale your workforce in real-time. Enabling organizations to quickly respond to labor supply and demand, businesses leveraging Hyer experience greater cost savings, a stronger competitive advantage, and the ability to meet staffing needs faster than ever before. Led by a team of industry experts, Hyer launched in 2019 and today has expanded its footprint across 27 states and thousands of locations.

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