Proof of Usefulness Report

Product Genius Technology

Analysis completed on 2/5/2026

+73
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Product Genius Technology (PGT) is a legitimate, patented B2B eCommerce solution with a verified US Patent (9,760,944) and a significant 2024 partnership with Bridgeline Digital (NASDAQ: BLIN). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims (audience: 'everyone', traction: 'most people') and nonsensical data ('marketcap: 500000'). While the underlying technology addresses a genuine pain point in the fastener industry (replacing complex filters with visual grids), the 'GoldenRider' submission fails to accurately represent the business, resulting in a score that reflects verified technical merit but penalizes the hyperbole and lack of direct user evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+20.25
Evidence Of Traction+16.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+69
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+73

Project Details

Description
PGT took the traditional view of complex product categories and developed an application that gets the client closer to a purchase fast and easier than any search narrowing filters ever could. No wasted time or money spent looking for the right item. PGT’s intuitive technology let’s the client view the entire product category from a one page buying experience in seconds. B2B buyers are demanding the same buying experiences provided to them by online merchants who use technology, data analytics and social to engage and analyze their customers. PGT gives them an easy to use application to search, compare and purchase. PGT is a responsive application to maximize the view no matter what device is being used. PGT will save your clients time and money through its ease of use. PGT’s search, sort and display contains all the necessary product information to enhance customer experience and search optimization. Data preparation is a key component to your product findability and PGT solves this problem. 80% of B2B buyers are using mobile at work, and more than 60% report that mobile played a significant role in a recent purchase. Today’s customers are busier than ever and need access to your information wherever or whenever they want. PGT has been fat finger tested and comes through with a customer experience they’ll come back to. Mobile ready out of the box Simplified search, sort, and display Specifications embedded directly into the commerce experience Leverage PGT search and navigation to drive customers to the right products and content. Great customer experiences are what will set you apart from the competition Product Genius Technology™ is a patented SaaS eCommerce application that simplifies the search, sort, and display of complex product categories such as fasteners. Product Genius Technology™ eliminates the use of outdated filtering systems that lead to an overall poor customer experience.

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