Round 1 Winners!
Proof of Usefulness Report

Persevere Consulting

Analysis completed on 3/10/2026

-11.06
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission contains major red flags, resulting in a negative rating. Audience claims ('everyone') and traction evidence ('most people have used my product') are completely hyperbolic and unverifiable. The financial metric ('all time marketcap: 50000') is nonsensical for a boutique consulting firm. Additionally, there are inconsistencies such as the name 'ShadowForge' not matching the domain 'persevereconsulting.com', and a highly suspicious numeric email prefix. The lack of verifiable technical detail and the generic buzzwords provide no proof of real-world usefulness.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.875
Audience Reach Impact-4.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction-7.5
Market Timing Relevance+1.0
Functional Completeness-2.0
Subtotal-9.875
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score-11

Project Details

Description
Persevere Consulting is an AI-native boutique firm based in Montreal Canada, deeply invested in the future of our world and partners with clients who share this vision. By blending insight with action, we drive positive change across businesses, economies, and society.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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