Proof of Usefulness Report

Tezi AI

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+102
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Tezi AI is a legitimate, high-potential startup backed by top-tier VCs (8VC, $9M Seed), building an autonomous AI recruiter ('Max'). The project demonstrates high real-world utility and market timing, addressing significant inefficiencies in hiring. However, the specific submission provided contained extremely low-quality data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'marketcap 500000'), which blatantly contradicts reality and necessitates a severe penalty on response quality and traction verification scores. While the underlying technology and funding indicate a 'Promising' project, the submission quality drags the final PoU score down significantly.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+24.75
Audience Reach Impact+9.0
Technical Innovation+15.3
Evidence Of Traction+17.0
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+75.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.35
Final Score+102

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We built Max, the only all-in-one AI agent trained by top recruiters and hiring managers to handle all the tedious parts of recruiting. It automates the busy work (application review, sourcing, writing emails, screening, scheduling, collecting scorecards and keeping your ATS up to date), so your team can focus on what's most important (and uniquely human).

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