Proof of Usefulness Report

NOVA

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a legitimate company (Nova DBA) but contains severe data inaccuracies and contradictions. While the description accurately lists ~30 experts, the metadata claims a team size of 3,000 and asserts that 'most people' have used the product, which is objectively false for a niche B2B service. The score acknowledges the real-world utility of the underlying business while heavily penalizing the lack of credible evidence and the poor quality of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+40

Project Details

Project URL
novahq.com
Description
Nova DBA is a data management company that offers a variety of services to help organizations protect, manage, and leverage their data. The company has a team of over 30 data experts with various certifications and specializations. Nova DBA helps organizations protect their data through data protection measures, compliance with data regulations, and ensuring data availability. The company also offers services to help organizations manage and optimize their data, such as data architecture, database management, and performance tuning. Additionally, Nova DBA helps organizations leverage their data through data visualization and insights, as well as monetization opportunities. Nova DBA offers peace of mind with ProActive Support, an essential tool for any organization that relies on SQL Server for its business-critical applications. With ProActive Support you'll know your database environment is in good hands and being proactively monitored and managed by a team of database specialists. The annual database health check and strategic guidance from a Senior Strategic Advisor will ensure that your database environment is operating at peak performance and is able to meet your current and future business needs.

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