Proof of Usefulness Report

Modern Business Development

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+11
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Modern Business Development', a legitimate boutique consulting firm in Phoenix, AZ, founded in 2022. However, the project is a traditional service business, not a technology product, resulting in a near-zero innovation score. The submission suffers from severe quality issues, including the mismatched name 'IronBlade', confused financial metrics ('marketcap' for a private consultancy), and demonstrably false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and reach ('everyone'). While the business solves a genuine problem for local subcontractors, its lack of scalability and the poor quality of the application result in a minimal Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+10.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+11

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Founded in 2022, Modern Business Development (or Modern BD) serves to fill the niche market of subcontractors who both need Business Development services but might not be ready to financially invest in a full-time Director of BD. Cassie Wells (CEO/ Principal) has seen firsthand the hesitancy of hiring Business Development professionals. It’s scary. But it doesn’t have to be. With Modern BD as your Business Development partner, you can gain access to an extensive network, strategize with a proven sales leader and save money in the process.

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