Proof of Usefulness Report

Pukunui

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+342
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Pukunui is a verified, established Moodle Partner (founded 2000) with a legitimate footprint in the APAC education sector, serving universities and government clients. While the business has high real-world utility and a 20+ year track record (Traction), the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and zero verifiable data. The score reflects the verified strength of the underlying business, heavily penalized by the low quality of the submission and lack of specific metrics provided by the applicant.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175.0
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+125.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+427.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+342

Project Details

Project URL
pukunui.com
Description
Pukunui is a leading LMS provider, operating across the Asia Pacific region. We help organisations develop e-learning systems that are powerful and user-friendly, taking away the headache of managing your LMS with a range of support. In business since 2001, Pukunui provides hosting and other services for Moodle™, which some of our team were instrumental in developing.\n\nWe serve clients across a number of sectors, including those in tertiary education, government departments, financial institutions, and private companies. We also provide our expertise to non-profit organisations.

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