Proof of Usefulness Report

Shared_Studios

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+402
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Shared_Studios is a verifiable, high-impact project known for its 'Portals' (gold shipping containers) that facilitate immersive global communication. While the project demonstrates strong technical innovation and has achieved significant traction with partners like the UN and major enterprises (estimated $3M-$10M revenue, 36 employees), the submission itself is of very low quality. The applicant made demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product') and failed to provide financial data. The score reflects the project's genuine real-world utility and innovation, heavily penalized for the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the submission and the hyperbolic audience claims.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal49.00 (Unscaled)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82 (Applied after 10x scaling)
Final Score+402

Project Details

Description
At Shared_Studios we are on a quest to reshape the way that human beings interact, communicate, and collaborate across distance. \n\nTraditional video conference is no substitute for being in the same room. Anyone with a laptop and an internet connection can join a video call, yet organizations spend billions of dollars a year on travel just to get people in the same room. Game-changing partnerships and high-performance teams are built on deep trust and mutual understanding. Breakthrough moments emerge from the free flow of energy and ideas. And working effectively together across distance requires really getting to know someone. These things don’t happen at a distance. \n\nUntil now.\n\nWe bring immersive life-sized and life-like video collaboration to educational, event, and enterprise settings. Time and time again we’ve seen the magic that is possible when eye-contact is made, the technology disappears, and real human connection emerges. We're embarking on a new path, to change the way that teams engage and collaborate across distance in organizations large and small.\n\nBy bringing the power of life-sized, in-the-same-room collaboration to distant interactions, we have the opportunity to: \n- accelerate human progress by reducing the barriers to brilliant collaboration,\n- create a more equitable world by allowing participation in ambitious projects and initiatives from anywhere on earth, and, \n- dramatically reduce the global carbon footprint by providing a viable alternative to business travel.\n\nJoin us.

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