Proof of Usefulness Report

ShapeDo

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+532
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

ShapeDo is a legitimate, established Construction Tech (ConTech) company (founded 2014) offering valuable drawing comparison and change management software. External verification confirms seed funding (~$1.3M) and use in major infrastructure projects (airports, hospitals). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims ('audience: everyone', 'traction: most people have used my product') and odd metadata ('SilentStorm', numeric email). The score reflects the high real-world utility of the software, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the entry and the stagnation of the company's growth relative to its age.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+65.0
Evidence Of Traction+27.5
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+49
Usefulness Multiplierx1.085
Final Score+532

Project Details

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Description
ShapeDo’s Drawing Comparison Software is designed to enable control over construction drawing changes. Fully review all engineering changes in realistic time-frames, and leverage visual communications and easy project controls to control every aspect of a project.

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