Proof of Usefulness Report

The Collective Search

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+311
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The Collective Search is a legitimate, verifiable boutique recruitment firm based in San Francisco that was acquired by Hirewell in August 2023. While the project has high real-world utility and a confirmed successful exit (proving traction), the submission itself is of extremely poor quality—relying on 'golden retriever energy' marketing fluff rather than facts, and containing demonstrably false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and usage ('most people'). The score reflects the strong underlying business reality, heavily penalized for the inaccurate and unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+87.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+317.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+311

Project Details

Description
You’re not a number. A means to an end. Your career is not just a road to a comfortable early retirement. It exists. That feeling you’ve been searching for. The definite aliveness in your eye. The lift in your backbone. The pride in your step. Every morning. It’s your birthright. Watch your people smile when they see you shine. The world deserves you like that. Let us help you find it. It’s all we do. It’s all we care about. We already found ours. It’s helping you find yours. Part career coaches, part the stranger in the bathroom at the bar you tell your secrets to. Full time in your corner. Where you spend most of your waking hours matters so much. We don’t even think about quitting till we get it right. We consider it a privilege to help you write your story in the making. You’re part of the family now. Golden retriever energy. Let’s find what you’ve been looking for. Welcome to The Collective.

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