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Proof of Usefulness Report

Telosmetis.

Analysis completed on 3/13/2026

+17
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Telosmetis operates as a boutique recruitment and headhunting agency focusing on the risk, compliance, and ESG sectors. Although the market timing is excellent for ESG and energy transition talent, the project displays no technical innovation and provides highly hyperbolic, unverified claims (such as an audience of 'everyone' and an 'all time marketcap' in place of revenue). These factors, combined with a standard service model and a 6-person team size, result in a very low PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.375
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+17.625
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+17

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Global talent nexus for Risk professionals at the intersection of Finance, Energy, Technology, and Infrastructure. We specialise in connecting top-tier Risk & Regulatory talent with progressive firms across both Public and Private Markets, particularly those inclined to Green Energy and the Transition fields. We excel in scouting and headhunting high calibre candidates for niche, challenging, and often front-office risk roles. Our comprehensive suite of services includes global recruitment, bespoke market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and strategic talent advisory. Leveraging deep industry expertise and an expansive, curated network, we succeed in identifying niche and critical skill sets. Our targeted approach enhances market engagement, drives informed decision-making, and best-in-class candidate experience. We're not just facilitating career moves; we're also driving talent retention and organisational growth, elevating talent acquisition practice for all our partners. Risk Universe: ⁜ Assurance, Internal Audit, & Controls (1LOD to 3LOD) ⁜ Behavioural Risk & Conduct Management ⁜ Compliance & Regulatory Advisory Functions; Risk Culture ⁜ Environment & Social Risk / Sustainability & Climate / ESG ⁜ Financial Crime Risk Management & Fraud (MLRO) ⁜ Sanctions Advisory ⁜ Operational Risk (inc. RCA, TPRM , Resilience) ⁜ Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management ⁜ Prudential, Liquidity & Treasury Risk (ICAAP / ICARA / CRD / Aggregate Risk) ⁜ Risk Governance ⁜ Electronic Trading & Surveillance (Ecomm, Trading, Algo, Systematic) ⁜ Specialist Risk Support Functions: i.e. Data Analytics / Science, AI/ML SMEs Domains: - Asset Management & Infrastructure (Private Capital, Real Assets, & Alternatives) - Investment Banking & Capital Markets - Commodities & Global Markets (inc. Physical & Environmental) - Energy & Utilities (inc. Renewables Generation & BESS) - Insurance Architects of Lasting Impact in Global Risk Recruitment Global Vision. Niche Focus

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