Proof of Usefulness Report

NoBueno

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+68
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Project is a verifiable Dubai-based recruitment platform (NoBueno) founded in 2022 with seed funding from 500 Global and ~50k+ Android downloads. It replaces CVs with value/skill matching. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'marketcap: null') and lacking detail. The score reflects verifiable utility and early traction, heavily penalized for the low-quality submission and early-stage scale relative to established benchmarks.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.00
Audience Reach Impact+6.40
Technical Innovation+6.00
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+4.80
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+45.45
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
Description
No bueno is based in Dubai.

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