Proof of Usefulness Report

Zagalabs

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+16
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a standard nearshore software development consultancy (Zaga Labs), but the submission suffers significantly from low-quality data and exaggerated claims. The assertion that 'most people have used my product' and the audience reach of 'everyone' are red flags that severely impact credibility. While the underlying business model (staff augmentation) has utility, the submission fails to provide verifiable metrics, revenue data, or evidence of specific traction. The discrepancy between the description (human staffing) and the business type ('Agentic AI') further indicates a lack of precision.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+2.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+15
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+16

Project Details

Project URL
zaga.dev
Description
Launch, innovate and optimize your digital projects at light speed. Zaga offers a new approach to the benefits of nearshore development (matching time zones) without the traditional hassles associated with outsourced teams. Either through staff augmentation or dedicated teams, we can help you to...\n\n– Fill in open tech positions.\n– Unclog backlogs.\n– Increase development velocity.\n– Expand development capacity.\n– Access hard-to-find tech talent.\n– Enrich and clarify requirements and user stories.\n– Fulfill short-term development needs. Entrust end-to-end tech projects.\n\nWithin a typical 3 to 5 week period, we work with you to find and staff the right Web/Platform Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and/or QA Engineers for your product teams.

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