Proof of Usefulness Report

Sonny Whitelaw

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents a professional consultancy profile rather than a technology project. While the associated entity (Mahaanui Kurataiao) and individual appear legitimate in the environmental sector, the submission lacks a scalable technological component. Claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are hyperbolic and unverifiable. The project scores low due to a lack of technical innovation, unrealistic metrics, and poor data quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+8.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+0.38
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+23

Project Details

Description
Climate change consultant with a background in coastal geomorphology and sea level rise. Previously photojournalist and novelist including five Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis novels.

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