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Proof of Usefulness Report

Stellata Consulting

Analysis completed on 3/13/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Stellata Consulting addresses a highly relevant market need by demystifying AI for small businesses. However, the submission provides highly exaggerated, unsupported claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and reach ('everyone'). As a 6-person service-based consultancy with no custom technical innovation, the project scores low on scalability and technical novelty. The estimated market cap of 500k suggests some traction, but the lack of verifiable user metrics and low response quality significantly hinder the overall score. Given the calibration reference, this falls into the 'minimal traction' category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+27.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+32

Project Details

Description
Overview: At Stellata Consulting, we help small businesses make sense of AI and data from the very beginning—without the hype or unnecessary complexity. AI can seem confusing or out of reach. We break it down, focus on what’s relevant to your business, and help you take practical steps that make a real difference. Whether you're just starting out or looking to use your data more effectively, we support you to: Spot meaningful AI opportunities within your business Prioritise what’s worth doing—and what’s not Create a clear, achievable plan to move forward Build confidence to use AI as a day-to-day tool to make a difference How We Work: We’re not a corporate consultancy, and we won’t drown you in jargon or overcomplicated strategies. Instead, we offer straight-talking advice, tailored support, and a down-to-earth approach that’s built around your business goals. You’ll get clear guidance you can act on—delivered by experts in the field who understand both the tech and the business opportunities.

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