Proof of Usefulness Report

Not8

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Not8' refers to a real web-feedback tool that launched around 2022 and raised pre-seed funding (~$166k) from Antler and Rabobank. However, external intelligence indicates the company is likely 'deadpooled' or inactive as of late 2025. The submission itself is of critically low quality, containing hallucinations (listing business type as 'Dual-lens camera system') and blatant falsehoods regarding traction ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying concept had utility, the combination of likely business failure and a nonsensical submission results in a near-zero score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+12.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL
Description
not8 is a one-stop shop product feedback platform - leave text and video sticky notes right on the webpage, automatically send them to thousands of tools such as JIRA, ClickUp and Slack

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