Proof of Usefulness Report

Oxford Software Innovation

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate boutique software consultancy (Oxford Software Innovation) with verifiable principals who possess strong credentials (PhD, NASA experience). However, the submission itself is fraught with critical red flags: extreme hyperbole ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'), significant data discrepancies (claiming 30 employees vs. verifiable 1-10; 'marketcap 500000' likely conflated with total revenue), and vague inputs. While the business is real, the submission quality and inflated claims severely damage its credibility score relative to established metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+1.5
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+14.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+14

Project Details

Description
Oxford Software Innovation was set up in 2016 and is run by Dr James Cannan and Will Goodhew who have over 25 years of software development experience. Our developers are world-class, and have worked with NASA, universities, health tech companies, and startups.

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