Proof of Usefulness Report

Project Hero

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+338
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Project Hero is a legitimate, high-traction construction technology startup in India that has raised over $3.6M in funding and onboarded ~500k workers. Despite the exceptionally low quality of the submission (which contained lazy claims like 'most people' and vague details), independent verification confirms significant real-world utility, strong market timing in the blue-collar gig economy, and verifiable backing from major investors like Omidyar Network and Titan Capital. The score reflects the project's high underlying value, heavily penalized by the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.00
Audience Reach Impact+75.00
Technical Innovation+60.00
Evidence Of Traction+85.00
Market Timing Relevance+85.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+321.00
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+338

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Project Herois in the HRTech Industry

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