Proof of Usefulness Report

Software Bastards

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Software Bastards is a verifiable Dutch software consultancy (founded ~2018) utilizing a 'midlance' employment model. While external search confirms the company exists, has a history of projects (e.g., Tibbaa, Shoes4All), and likely employs 20+ staff (implying >$2M revenue), the submission itself is of extremely low quality. Claims such as audience reach being 'everyone' and traction being 'most people have used my product' are hyperbolic and unsupported by the input data. The low score reflects the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the submission, despite the business's likely viability.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+60
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+36
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+41

Project Details

Description
Midlance constructie (voordelen van freelance, niet de lasten zoals boekhouding e.d.)

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