Proof of Usefulness Report

Vendrive

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+403

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Vendrive (product: Aura) is a verified, high-traction SaaS generating ~$3M ARR with 2,000+ paying users, positioning it well above the calibration baseline despite the lazy submission data. The project solves a critical financial pain point for Amazon sellers with proven AI repricing. However, the submission quality was poor (inaccurate 'everyone' reach, nonsense 'space-technology' tag, filler text), which heavily penalized the Response Quality score. The final score reflects the high real-world utility and verifiable traction, adjusted for the low-effort application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5

Audience Reach Impact+60.0

Technical Innovation+65.0

Evidence Of Traction+142.5

Market Timing Relevance+80.0

Functional Completeness+15.0

Subtotal+475

Usefulness Multiplierx0.85

Final Score+403

Project Details

Project URL

vendrive.com

Description

Vendrive's product, Aura, is the leading Amazon repricing and analytics platform, helping Amazon third-party sellers maintain competitive pricing around the clock. We've built a recognizable brand in our space, bootstrapping to over 2,000 paying users and $2MM in annual recurring revenue.\n\nNow that we've found traction, we're ready to scale our impact with a mission to give 10,000 Amazon sellers an unfair advantage.

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