Proof of Usefulness Report

Knowby

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+222
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Knowby is a legitimate Australian SaaS platform providing digital instruction tools with AI integration (Knowby AI). While the submission itself was of extremely poor quality (containing false traction claims like 'most people have used my product' and missing data), external verification confirms the project exists, has a team of ~10 employees, and serves enterprise clients (e.g., Bearhug, Bronco Built). The project demonstrates high real-world utility and good market timing, but the score is heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable data in the submission and the hyperbolic claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102.0
Audience Reach Impact+32.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+31.5
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+243.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+222

Project Details

Description
Knowby’s a smart new instruction sharing tool that takes the complexity out of instructions. Quick. Simple. Empowered by AI. Think of Knowby like an alternative to those painful how-to manuals and instructional videos.

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