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Proof of Usefulness Report

Route Position

Analysis completed on 3/18/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a highly specialized B2B subsea cable consultancy, which holds genuine real-world utility. However, the submission contains massive red flags, contradictory claims, and nonsensical metrics for a consultancy (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience, an 'all time marketcap: 2500000', and stating 'most people have used my product'). These discrepancies cast severe doubt on the reliability of the submitter, leading to heavy penalties in traction, audience reach, and response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction-25.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+60
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+51

Project Details

Description
Route Position is a Consultancy for Subsea Cable Systems, focusing in #Engineering and #Innovation. ENGINEERING ------------------------ Helping prospective Cable System Owners commence their projects, before managing the marine engineering elements through the project life cycle. • Supporting Project Inception; Landing site assessments, low-risk marine route design, creation of RFT Technical Specifications and tender evaluation. • Desktop Studies (DTS) and turn-key project management of Cable Route Surveys (CRS). • Guidance on marine system design and burial feasibility. • UXO strategy - Limiting unreasonable or ineffective mitigations. • Cable Engineering: Robust, installable designs which balance cost and risk. 24/7 Makai Remote Route Engineering of active CRS in any time zone. Post-survey PSD integration and System Engineering horsetrading to meet System Assembly Guidelines (SAG). INNOVATION ------------------------ Working with Cable System Owners & OEMs throughout the Subsea Cable Industry to develop and implement new technologies, with the goals of increasing project efficiencies and reducing service outages. • Pioneering autonomous survey (ASV/AUV) in the Subsea Cable sector. • Autonomous route planning, machine learning. • Conceptual Plough design for deeper burials and reduced tow forces. • Automated Geotechnical solutions.

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