Proof of Usefulness Report

Janu

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+293
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Janu is a legitimate, high-end hotel brand under the Aman Group, with a verified recent opening in Tokyo (March 2024). However, the project submission is of extremely low quality, claiming 'everyone' as the audience and stating 'most people have used my product', which is demonstrably false. While the underlying business has high real-world utility in the luxury hospitality sector, the submission lacks technical innovation (purely hospitality) and relies on unverifiable or fabricated traction metrics. The score reflects the existence of the real business but is heavily penalized for the false claims and lack of technical components.

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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+325
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+293

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Alignment, equilibrium, wholeness, wellness: Janu is founded on the belief that the best things in life can also be the things that are best for the body and spirit. That we can facilitate a soul’s restoration by bringing them together in one magical setting. With the launch of Janu, Aman’s sibling hotel brand, in March 2020 Vlad Doronin continues to add value to the world’s most admired hospitality brand, reaching new markets with three hotels currently under construction in Tokyo, Japan (2024), and AlUla in Saudi Arabia (2025) and a robust wider pipeline. At Janu there’s no aspect left unconsidered. Our name, ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, has a history stretching back millennia. Mindfulness and a holistic approach to guest experience are timeless considerations which far surpass a hotel room. Janu presents a way of living – while stays here might last only a few nights, their effects are carried far beyond. Creating a culture of innovation begins and ends with our people. Janu cultivates connections between groups of visitors and beyond. United in a common vision – for empowerment and equilibrium – our guests find one of life’s great joys, kindred spirits, in rich supply. Wellness through fellowship, suffusing body and mind.

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