Proof of Usefulness Report

Tapply

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+17
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents an early-stage concept (pre-alpha) with significant data inconsistencies and no verifiable product. Key red flags include contradictory status claims ('75% through alpha' vs. 'most people have used my product'), misuse of financial fields (listing market cap as revenue), and irrelevant technology tags (space-technology). The provided URL is inactive, and the 'everyone' audience claim is unrealistic for a pre-seed startup. The score reflects a raw idea with minimal execution evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+15.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+17

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Tapply is a peer-to-peer knowledge exchange marketplace that utilizes users' existing networks to source professional and technical solutions. Tapply is designed to make it easy for entrepreneurs, creators, and other professionals to tap the people they already know and trust for advice, recommendations, collaboration, hiring, and really know-how of any kind. Think of us as a hybrid between a social network and a freelance platform. \n\nWe have a fully interactive prototype and are about 75% of the way through building the alpha that we are planning to launch in May. \n\nWe are strong believers in our internship program as we have already found a few diamonds in the rough, and it is important to give people with little experience opportunities to shine.\n\nThe company is pre-seed and is beginning fundraising in April. When we hire people, we are looking for talented people who believe in our mission and the product we are building to solve it. It is important to us to find people who are invested in what we are doing and want to grow with the company. In particular creative independent thinkers who are also team players and understand what it means to work at an early stage start up.\n\n\n

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