Proof of Usefulness Report

Menlo79

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+464
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Menlo79 is a legitimate, growing Berlin-based LogTech company with verifiable B2B traction (40+ employees, 3,500+ users, 100+ corporate partners like Deutsche Bahn). However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience) and confusing financial metrics. While the software (WILSON) has high real-world utility for the rail industry, the score is penalized due to the submission's lack of accuracy and credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+13.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+53
Usefulness Multiplierx0.875
Final Score+464

Project Details

Project URL
menlo79.com
Description
As a Berlin-based LogTech startup, we offer our intelligent cloud-based software solution WILSON since 2019. With WILSON, we offer a modern and comprehensive workforce management platform that enables employee-centric, intelligent and cross-company management of operational staff. We offer a wide range of modules for skills management, shift planning, personnel scheduling and payroll. Our solution is specifically optimised for the railway, mobility and logistics industries. By using WILSON, companies can significantly reduce their administrative workload while increasing employee satisfaction and productivity. With the RAILTALKS partner network, we are also driving and shaping innovation and digitalisation in the rail sector together with a large number of partner companies.

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