Proof of Usefulness Report

Shift Audio

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+388
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project refers to 'Shift Audio', a verified Canadian audio consultancy with significant industry traction (clients include Korg, TC-Helicon, Zoom) and deep technical expertise in embedded DSP. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring exaggerated claims ('everyone' uses it) and misused financial terminology ('marketcap' likely referring to revenue or valuation). The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical competence of the underlying business, heavily penalized for the lack of specific evidence and professionalism in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.75
Audience Reach Impact+7.20
Technical Innovation+7.65
Evidence Of Traction+10.50
Market Timing Relevance+4.80
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+43.15
Scaling Factorx10
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+388

Project Details

Project URL
Description
SHIFT Audio is a company dedicated to audio and music technology. We have experience working on embedded systems and software projects for audio and music processing products.

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