Proof of Usefulness Report

Nine to Five

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+204
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Nine to Five is a verified boutique recruiting agency with a solid client roster (Chomps, Goli, Mason Dixie) and established history (founded 2018). However, the submission incorrectly lists the name as 'SwiftForge' and includes exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone' reach) which contradict its B2B agency model. While the firm shows meaningful traction with ~30 employees and implied multi-million dollar scale, it is a service business with limited technical innovation compared to scalable software products, resulting in a lower score relative to tech platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+5.0
Evidence Of Traction+72.0
Market Timing Relevance+25.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+207
Usefulness Multiplierx0.985
Final Score+204

Project Details

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Description
At Nine to Five, we believe there is a better way to hire. We are a boutique agency that partners with growing companies to streamline their recruiting efforts. We optimize organizational recruiting strategies through ATS implementation, candidate experience process creation, job description alignment, & generalist executive recruitment. Nine to Five has partnered with growing brands in a variety of industries including: Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, CPG, Marketing Agencies, Software, Consumer Electronics, B2B Software, eCommerce. Brands we have worked with: Chomps, Marshall Associates, Mason Dixie Foods, Goli Nutrition, Quevos, Clearstem Skincare, MUSH, Frenchie, VendiBean, Uqora, BetterBrand, NuCurrent, Sourcemap, Beam (be amazing), Neuro Functional Gum & Mints, Key Data Dashboard, Elevation Capital, Vitality Brands, Arcade AI, Swag Golf, Austin Fitness Group. Our core values: Ambassador of the culture. We strive to truly understand your culture by becoming fans of the brand/mission of the organization. As recruiters, we typically are someone's first interaction with the company & we take pride in that. Transparency. A recruiters' downfall often comes down to trust. Quality of hire is our goal. We strive to be true partners in the process, rather than resume pushers. Candidate experience is king. When is the last time an agency has shared feedback from candidates that did NOT get hired? "Candidate experience" is our buzzword & you will get sick of hearing it. Customers first, partners second. No free product here. (Except for company swag, we will gladly rock any & all swag!)

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