Proof of Usefulness Report

Upbeat Labs LLC

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+45
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Upbeat Labs is a verified, established niche business (founded ~2011) offering Carnatic music iOS apps (Talanome, Carnatic Keys) and IoT hardware enclosures (ProtoStax). While the project demonstrates genuine long-term utility for its specific target audience, the submission itself contained severely hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product'), which drastically reduced the credibility and score. The revenue figure ($500k 'marketcap') likely represents lifetime revenue, confirming it as a sustainable small business rather than a high-growth venture.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+65
Evidence Of Traction+45
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+41.875
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+45

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mobile apps for Carnatic (South Indian Classical) Music for the iOS platform. Consulting for Internet-of-things (IOT) projects.

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