Proof of Usefulness Report

Torc

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains critical inconsistencies between the URL (Torc.dev: a freelance talent network) and the business description (Torc Robotics: autonomous driving software founded in 2005). Furthermore, the evidence of traction ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false for either entity. While both companies exist independently and have merit, the submission's severe data quality issues and lack of verifiable, accurate evidence result in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+50
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+16
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Nearshore talent network matching devs with jobs

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