Proof of Usefulness Report

Leonardo.

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While 'Leonardo.' appears to be a legitimate TU Munich spin-off addressing a relevant problem in sustainability data (ESG), the submission is critically undermined by non-credible data inputs. Claims that 'most people have used my product' and a target audience of 'everyone' are factually incorrect for a B2B niche tool. The team size (125) contradicts the implied stage and revenue metrics ('500k marketcap'), suggesting either data entry errors or gross exaggeration. The low score reflects the lack of verifiable evidence and poor response quality, despite the project's potentially high utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+33
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+35

Project Details

Description
Sustainability impact measurement is complicated, expensive and frustrating. leonardo’s science-based solution streamlines impact data collection and verification, so that you can confidently report your impact to stakeholders. We love to see companies taking sustainability measurement seriously. At the same time we see how difficult and expensive it can be to know what to measure, how to measure and how to deal with all the data. leonardo does all of this heavy lifting so you can cost-efficiently verify and communicate impact to your stakeholders to attract investors, customers, talent and manage your important work. As a spin-off from TU Munich we combine scientific standards with a great software product that drastically simplifies the complex task and will include AI-supported impact verification. We put in all of our experience from working with rural communities in Africa and delivering dozens of digital products in the software industry. Learn more about our B2B software solution and how leonardo disrupts the status quo of sustainability data. About leonardo leonardo is a restorative business. We believe business should be a vehicle for meaningful service, positive impact and deep joy. We want our product and our team to co-create a renewed culture of appreciation and sustainability to help our planet and its people thrive and flourish. We are convinced that having the right data is crucial to accomplish this task. Thus, through our intelligent data solutions, we are paving the path for businesses to tackle the world’s most pressing problems. This is what keeps us awake at night! leonardo = science👩🏽🔬 + engineering🧑🏼🔧 + art👨🏼🎨

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