Proof of Usefulness Report

VereZone

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

VereZone is a legitimate New Zealand-based consultancy specializing in investigative interviewing training (PEACE model) for government and private sectors, established around 2010. However, the project submission contains highly hyperbolic and factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone'). It is a professional service business, not a scalable technology product, and lacks the technical innovation or digital reach typical of high-scoring tech projects. The verifiable traction (~2,500 attendees over 10+ years) is respectable for a consultancy but minimal for a tech evaluation, and the submission quality is extremely poor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+10.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our vision is to inspire people to develop confidence using Investigative Interviewing practices while engaging with victims, witnesses, subjects & PCBU’s in any matter under investigation.

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