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Proof of Usefulness Report

Obsidian Strategies Inc.

Analysis completed on 3/17/2026

+18.14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes an AI consulting firm for Fortune 500 companies but provides contradictory, exaggerated, and nonsensical metrics (e.g., audience is 'everyone', 'most people have used my product', 'all time marketcap: 2500000'). Due to the lack of verifiable traction, absence of custom technology, and poor response quality, the project receives a very low score indicative of minimal verified traction and questionable credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.50
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+19.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+18

Project Details

Description
Obsidian Strategies advises Fortune companies on digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI). We help companies envision the art of the possible and the art of the practical in AI, identify their highest return-on-investment machine learning opportunities, and oversee their implementations. We have unique expertise in the application of AI across a wide range of industries including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, financial services, media, entertainment, gaming, sports and more, as well as experiences developing responsible AI solutions. Obsidian Strategies offers educational training to business leaders and board directors on AI and governance, and advise on best practices for creating trustworthy AI solutions.

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