Proof of Usefulness Report

Ian L Johnson Consulting

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+230
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project represents a legitimate IoT and wireless consultancy backed by verifiable principal expertise (20+ years). However, the submission quality is critically low, using vague terminology ('everyone', 'marketcap') and hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') that likely conflate the founder's past engineering work on standards with the consultancy's direct traction. While the technical foundation is solid, the lack of clear business metrics, the confusion around revenue figures ($500k all-time vs annual), and the service-based nature of the project limit its scalability and PoU score compared to high-growth platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+87.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+255
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+230

Project Details

Project URL
Description
IoT (Internet of Things) and wireless specialist and consultant with both a technical and business background spanning over 20 years. Specialties include embedded software, security and high reliability systems for IoT in consumer and industrial markets.

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