Proof of Usefulness Report

Ikigai Talent Group

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+24
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Ikigai Talent Group', a legitimate boutique recruitment agency based in Barcelona, but incorrectly categorizes it as a technology product. The submission contains significant inaccuracies, including a verifiable falsehood regarding user traction ('most people have used my product') and a misused financial metric ('all time marketcap'). While the service itself (recruitment) has utility, it lacks the technical innovation, scalability, and verifiable traction required for a high Proof of Usefulness score in a technology context. The data provided likely conflates the agency with 'Ikigai Labs' (a separate AI company) or uses hyperbolic placeholder text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+17.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+20

Project Details

Description
IKIGAI Talent Group is a leading Technology, Digital & Sales boutique for highly specialized companies who are looking everyday for the best innovative and talented profiles to join their companies. Our mission is to connect the best talent with the best companies, finding the match between the values of the company and the true purpose in life of the candidates. Ikigai is a Japanese term that means "the reason for being", which is found when you combine something that you love, your strengths, how you can contribute to make a better world and making the most out of it.

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