Proof of Usefulness Report

Kay Wiegand

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents a freelance consultant's portfolio rather than a scalable technology project or startup. While the individual demonstrates professional competence with a strong client list (Audi, BMW, etc.), the project lacks a standalone product architecture. The submission contains significant red flags, including hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), misuse of financial terms ('marketcap' for revenue), and a disconnect between the project name 'MysticForge' and the freelancer description. The 'Proof of Usefulness' score reflects the limited scalability of a service-based business and the poor quality of the data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+40.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+36.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+41

Project Details

Project URL
kaywiegand.de
Description
Berlin based freelancer and supporter of agencies, companies and startups. Working as Technical Consultant | Technical (Project) Manager | Creative/Frontend/Web Developer for creative and innovative websites, applications or tools. _____ Technical Consulting / Technical Management / Product Owner / Idea & Concept Support / Technical sparring for Project Leads and Business Owners / Technical Concepts / Technical Papers / Tech Specifications / Analysis of technical landscapes and infrastructures / Recommendations and Estimations / Tech and Innovation Research / High level agnostic tech Solution Design / Process analysis and definition / Agile workflows and methods Frontend / Creative / Interactive Development. JavaScript, Vue, CSS / Sass, Gulp / Grunt, PHP, Wordpress, Headless CMS, API, Decoubled CMS, Custom Themes, Animations, User Interfaces & Usability, WebGL, AR/VR, Google Cloud, Google Dialogflow, Arduino, IoT ... mostly for Prototypes, web based Tools, Microsites, Portfolio Websites, Corporate Websites, Company Websites ... Selected agencies, companies, and brands I worked for: Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Dunlop, Nintendo, adidas, Nike, Lufthansa Technik, McDonald’s, Nestlé, IKEA, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, American Express, Zurich, Deutsche Bank, Allianz, Gaggenau, Razorfish, Neue Digitale, Hi-ReS!, Scholz & Friends, Ogilvy, AKQA, Saatchi & Saatchi

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