Proof of Usefulness Report

Staffing Engine

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+394
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Project is a legitimate, venture-backed B2B HRTech company ('Staffing Engine') mislabeled as 'DeepForge' in the submission name field. External validation confirms significant traction with ~$3.86M in funding and partnerships with major industry players like Bullhorn. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false/hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and minimal detail. The score reflects the verified underlying value and capital efficiency of the business, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and inaccurate claims in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+394

Project Details

Description
Staffing Engineis in the HRTech Industry

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