Proof of Usefulness Report

Marcus Webb Associates Limited

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a UK-based recruitment agency ('Marcus Webb Associates') but contains significant data inconsistencies, including the project name 'IronForge' (likely a copy-paste error or confusion with a Swiss firm/crypto tool) and demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). While the business is a legitimate, established boutique agency (est. 2015), it is a service business rather than a technology product. Its scale (estimated <£500k annual revenue, <10 core employees) and lack of proprietary technical innovation result in a low score relative to high-growth tech benchmarks. The misuse of financial terms ('all time marketcap') further degrades the quality score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Quality Factor Utility+0.8
Audience Reach Impact+15
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+30
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Quality Factor Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Quality+0.5
Subtotal+23
Usefulness Multiplierx1.2
Final Score+28

Project Details

Description
At Marcus Webb we believe it’s important to listen and really understand what our clients and candidates need and want. Furthermore, having a good understanding and genuine interest in technology means we have a good grasp of what they actually do! Being successful in recruitment is about gathering useful information and knowing what to do with it. Hence knowledge is key to success and if we understand than we can help and that ultimately benefits the professionals we work with and the companies who hire them! The company was formed in December 2015 as a specialist recruitment business but benefits from knowledge and a network built within technical recruitment since 1998! Key services: • Specialist talent sourcing • Senior appointments • International recruitment • Interim / Contract recruitment Key Markets: • Automotive (low carbon, connected car, autonomous vehicles) • Technology (Electronics, Embedded Systems, IoT, power, electric machines) • Computer Vision, Machine Learning & Robotics • Medical Devices & Scientific Instrumentation • Communications, Broadcast and Audio • Aerospace, Defence Systems • Machinery & Automation

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