Proof of Usefulness Report

InterviewBuddy

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+161
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

InterviewBuddy is a legitimate, established NASSCOM startup (founded 2017) offering video mock interviews with industry experts. External verification confirms partnerships with universities/corporates and over 200k registered users/20k sessions conducted. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data ('marketcap: null'). The score reflects the verifiable real-world utility and existing traction of the business, significantly penalized for the poor quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+72.0
Audience Reach Impact+25.6
Technical Innovation+18.0
Evidence Of Traction+35.0
Market Timing Relevance+28.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+179.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+162

Project Details

Description
InterviewBuddy™, a NASSCOM startup is India's premier video interviewing platform which allows candidates to develop/hone interview skills via one-on-one personalized practice interviews with industry experts.\n\nInterviewBuddy™ offers virtual face-to-face practice interviews with industry experts over a wide-range of domains - IT, core Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Management, Sales and Marketing.

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