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Proof of Usefulness Report

Spencer Hogg

Analysis completed on 3/19/2026

+90.2
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Spencer Hogg is a specialized CyberSec recruitment agency operating as a traditional service business rather than a scalable tech product. The submission features highly exaggerated claims regarding user traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach, which severely diminishes credibility. Without verifiable metrics or technical innovation, it scores on the lower end of the scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+110
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+90

Project Details

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Description
🤝🏼 Spencer Hogg is a hyper-focused CyberSec & Software Sales recruitment business. ✔️ Things we do (and do them really well): 😀👍🏼 1. Find top Software sales talent for tech clients 2. Find great opportunities for top Software sales talent ❌ Things we don’t do so well/at all: 😒👎🏽 1. Automated approaches. EVERY approach we make is individual. If you receive comms from us it means we have read your profile and think you could be good for an opportunity we have, or; we’re pretty sure one of our star candidates can increase revenue for your org. Simple really. 2. Social media content. We probably should do more, but we prioritise the things we are good at and enjoy (see 1 & 2 under “Things we do”). 🤞🏼Our promise: You will never deal with anyone with less than 20yrs experience. We don’t want to scale (been there, done that!), so it’s with absolute confidence we make that promise. Your search will be handled with the professionalism and discretion it deserves. Our approach is bespoke for every single assignment. We don’t automate because we don’t need to – everything is bespoke & laser-targeted, be that suitable opportunities or profiles of successful Sales producers. If you choose to work with us as a client or candidate you know you are dealing with industry veterans who understand the market & recruitment process inside out. 💻Technologies: CyberSec, Application Security, Data Security, Fraud Prevention, IDV, KYC, AML, Cloud/Infrastructure Security, Threat Intelligence, Mobile AppSec, IoT Security, IoMT, AI, Machine Learning 📧 stuart@spencer-hogg.com 📞+1 857 504 1066

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