Proof of Usefulness Report

Podbor

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+323
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Podbor is a legitimate, verified HR-tech platform (acquired by ANCOR in 2021) that aggregates candidate data for IT recruitment. While the project itself demonstrates real-world utility and a successful exit (validating traction), the submission quality is critically poor. The submitter provided vague, hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and failed to detail the custom technology or verified metrics, relying on the evaluator to discover the project's true status. The score reflects the solid underlying business reality, heavily penalized for the low-quality, unsubstantiated submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+323

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Smart search for candidates in IT We aggregate candidates' resumes from 15+ public sources: from Linkedin to Github

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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