Proof of Usefulness Report

Transparent Financial Systems

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains verifiable falsehoods regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach ('everyone'). The project name is associated with a now-defunct crypto company, while the description outlines a generic M&A advisory service. The metrics (125 staff vs. $2.5M 'marketcap') are contradictory and economically unrealistic. The submission lacks credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30
Quality Factor Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+0
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+0
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+20
Quality Factor Timing+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+5.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+6

Project Details

Project URL
transparentsystems.com
Description
Transparent Financial Advisors is a technology-enabled buy-side advisory firm that specializes in cultivating off-market opportunities. We deploy custom-built software that scrapes the internet for key data points in order to isolate highly relevant targets within your mandate. By taking a bespoke data driven approach, we can scale and find the best proprietary opportunities. We then take it a step further, and put you in direct contact with those targets by facilitating a methodical direct outreach program. The best part, you own the tools, process, and sourcing capabilities.

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