Proof of Usefulness Report

Sisyphus Consulting

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+10
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project presents a boutique consulting firm for niche markets (OTT, IoT) but makes highly unrealistic claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). The reported financial metric ('all time marketcap: 500000') is terminology unsuited for a service business and suggests total lifetime revenue of only $500k over 17 years, which indicates a non-viable business model for a 6-person team. The submission lacks verifiable evidence of utility or innovation, resembling a hobbyist venture rather than a scalable enterprise.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+0.375
Evidence Of Traction+0.625
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+9.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+10

Project Details

Project URL
sisyphusconsulting.com
Description
Sisyphus Consulting provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to organizations and investors seeking a competitive edge in online entertainment (OTT/SVOD) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Through a combination of primary and secondary market research, Sisyphus helps companies better understand their industry, competition, and customers to facilitate key decisions, as well as offering strategic advice based on superior awareness of consumer behavior and industry developments. Current and previous clients include an IoT trade association, an angel investment firm specializing in entertainment, and numerous startups seeking initial or follow-up investment. Services include custom survey research, industry analysis and forecasting, and venture evaluation.

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