Proof of Usefulness Report

Laurel Research Consulting

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+2
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains critical red flags, including verifiable falsehoods regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and unrealistic audience targeting ('everyone') for a 4-person consulting firm. There is no verifiable digital footprint for the project or the URL provided. The entry appears to be a low-effort or test submission with no evidence of real-world utility or market presence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+2.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+2

Project Details

Project URL
laurelresearch.com
Description
At Laurel Consulting, we provide expert services across four main areas: ESG; Heritage and Culture; Safeguarding; and Healthcare Systems. Our CaaS system reduces upfront costs and allows us to prioritize our long-term relationships.\n\nWe are also expanding our offerings to include GHG and ESG transformational consulting with the help of the Boston AI firm Greenfeet. Once deployed, we'll be uniquely positioned to help public sector bodies achieve climate goals and manage the change that comes with it.

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