Proof of Usefulness Report

Kokoji

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+513
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Kokozi is a verified Series A EdTech startup based in South Korea with significant traction (~$8.5M funding, 100k+ hardware units sold, 700k+ figurines). The product, an IoT audio player for kids, addresses a genuine problem (screen addiction) with high real-world utility. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and lacking specific data. The high score reflects the verified external reality of the business's success and revenue, significantly discounted by the poor quality of the provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+148.75
Audience Reach Impact+84.0
Technical Innovation+78.75
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+64.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+558
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+513

Project Details

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Description
Kokojiis in the K-12 EdTech Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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