Proof of Usefulness Report

Tom Shaw

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+6
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project submission contains significant contradictions and unverifiable claims. While the description references 'Noble1' and 'Stealth Connect' (products visible on tomshaw.com), the project name 'ThunderShade' appears unrelated or fictional. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false given the lack of global brand recognition and the stated 'marketcap' of 500,000. The scope of claimed capabilities (Cyber, IoT, Robotics across Air/Land/Sea) for a 30-person team, combined with generic descriptions and lack of verifiable third-party evidence, suggests a portfolio concept or early-stage consulting firm rather than a widely adopted platform.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+2.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+6.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+6

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our Cybersecurity platform Noble1, provides businesses with a comprehensive solution to manage and mitigate cyber risks. The platform uses a Human risk lens, that analyses millions of signals across our best of integration partners. The platform integrates with over 20 APIs, Best of Integration Partner feeds to provide an aggregated view of the organisations risk. The companies’ data driven approach allows businesses to visualise their Human risk, in the aggregate and down to an individual user perspective. This helps the business to prioritise their security investments around identifying the real risk within the business. The platforms’ goal is to reduce the large volumes of signals that typically end up in a Siem or Soar and allow the businesses to repurpose these investments elsewhere. The platform will ingest the data, map it against a user and will then predict the future behaviour of the user over time. The platform provides a targeted Cyber Awareness Training capability that maps a cyber incident to a 2.2-minute nano or micro training video. This allows the user to be trained the moment the incident occurs to maximise the training opportunity. We believe in the correlation of incident and education at the point of incident, not post. We believe the training opportunity is lost, the further the training is delivered post the incident. Our Managed, Secure IOT platform Stealth Connect, provides businesses with an Operations Cloud to identify, manage and secure all connected assets. The platform uses a machine lens, that analyses attributes and signals coming from each connected asset. Our Automated Robotics platform is designed and built to meet a specific client requirement. Our solutions cover Air, Land and Sea requirements. In summary, TOM SHAW is a startup that uses AI to provide businesses with real-time visibility of their Human and Machine risk, helping them prioritize and manage their investments.

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