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Proof of Usefulness Report

Net Guardians IT

Analysis completed on 3/22/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project provides extremely vague responses and exaggerated, unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', reach is 'everyone'). With a team size of 6 and no listed custom technology, there is insufficient evidence of substantial traction, innovation, or scale. The quality of the submission heavily penalizes the score, placing it appropriately in the minimal traction tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+10
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+42.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+40

Project Details

Description
TBI IT LLC, dba. Net Guardians, is based in Northern California and we strive to bring modern solutions to the masses, leveraging the latest in cloud applications, AI & Machine learning tools or services, tying it all together to create a seamless end-user experience that is effective, efficient, and secure.

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