Proof of Usefulness Report

Kenu

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+183
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Kenu is a verified San Francisco-based accessory brand known for the 'Airframe' car mount, with over 3 million historic unit sales. However, the project submission contains significant inaccuracies (claiming 125 employees vs. ~12 realistic, 'everyone' audience, and vague traction claims). While the product has high historic utility and sales, the market is now saturated, and the brand's peak relevance was ~2013-2016. The low score reflects the poor quality of the submission data and the commoditization of the product category, despite verifiable past success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+24
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+35
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+174
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+183

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Based in San Francisco, Kenu engineers versatile smartphone accessories that people love and use every day, including Airframe, portable car mount, Stance, compact tripod, and Highline, protective case and security leash for iPhone. Our team consists of the most amazing designers, engineers, technology, finance and marketing/sales people in the world.

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