Proof of Usefulness Report

Rise Angola

Analysis completed on 2/15/2026

+115
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Rise Angola' (rise.ao) appears to be a digital staffing and HR platform operating in Angola, aiming to modernize local hiring. While the problem addressed is real and the 'staffing agency' model has verifiable utility, the submission quality is critically low. Key claims are hyperbolic (e.g., 'most people have used my product') or technically miscategorized (listing 'Human Resources' as a technology). The financial metric provided ('marketcap: 17000000') is ambiguous—likely confusing revenue with market cap or currency (AOA vs USD)—and contradicts the large claimed team size of 125, unless that figure includes the pool of temporary workers. The project lacks verifiable evidence of technical innovation or significant market traction relative to established competitors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+36.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+115

Project Details

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Description
A RISE WORK é a solução que pretende revolucionar o mercado de trabalho em Angola. Através desta plataforma conectamos o profissional certo à empresa certa, promovendo o emprego e ajudando as empresas a potenciar o seu negócio. Aqui estão disponíveis os melhores profissionais, identificados, capacitados e preparados pela equipa RISE, para serem contratados de forma temporária ou permanente, através de um processo simples, ágil e 100% digital. Uma única plataforma, múltiplas oportunidades!

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