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Proof of Usefulness Report

Verticals Studio

Analysis completed on 3/13/2026

+78
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a boutique design and development agency but includes highly exaggerated and nonsensical claims in critical traction fields (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone', 'all time marketcap: 500000'). Due to vague metrics, bizarre assertions, and lack of verifiable technical innovation or active user data, the project receives a low quality multiplier and falls into the minimal traction tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+37.5
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+95
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+78

Project Details

Project URL
Description
A boutique full-service agency built around one mission, helping startups and visionaries transform early-stage ideas into market-ready products that truly make an impact. With over 16 years of experience in design and development, we navigated the full spectrum of bringing ideas to life, from crafting early-stage concepts to delivering polished, market-ready solutions. We thrive in that exciting, high-energy space where possibilities are wide open. From the first spark of inspiration to the moment your product launches, working closely with founders to explore concepts, refine ideas, and build the strategy, brand, and digital infrastructure that give those ideas the best chance to succeed. Every project starts with a conversation, a whiteboard, and a shared vision and ends with a tangible product the market can touch, see, and use. We have collaborated with high-profile and Fortune 500 companies, as well as ambitious early-stage startups, bringing together creative vision and strategic execution. Since 2022, VS has been deeply involved in the AI product space, helping entrepreneurs harness cutting-edge technology to solve real problems and create transformative solutions. Over the years, VS has had the privilege of working across medical, entertainment, and real estate industries, and our cofounders sit on the boards of several companies and organizations in the USA and Canada. These experiences have given us a unique perspective on how industries evolve and how the right idea, nurtured from the very beginning, can disrupt an entire market.

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