Proof of Usefulness Report

Red Kubes

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+285

Proof of Usefulness Score

Gaining Momentum

Red Kubes is a verifiable Dutch startup (founded 2019) with approximately $2.65M in seed funding and a legitimate product (Otomi) addressing Kubernetes complexity. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'). While the underlying business has real-world utility and B2B potential, the score is heavily penalized due to the disparity between the user's exaggerated claims and the actual early-stage market traction verified via external data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5

Audience Reach Impact+1.5

Technical Innovation+8.25

Evidence Of Traction+4.375

Market Timing Relevance+6.0

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+37.875

Usefulness Multiplierx0.75

Final Score+284

Project Details

Project URL

redkubes.com

Description

Red Kubes is a Dutch start-up founded in 2019. To make Kubernetes easy, we developed Otomi, a Kubernetes Application Configuration \u0026 Automation Platform with developer self-service.\nGet started at https://otomi.io

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