Proof of Usefulness Report

Zendar

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+288
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Zendar is a legitimate Series B deep-tech company developing high-resolution imaging radar for autonomous vehicles, verified via external data. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and lacking specific details. While the underlying technology and market timing are strong (solving AV weather perception), the disconnect between the company's actual stature and the careless submission necessitates a significant penalty on Traction and Response Quality scores.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+14.25
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+53
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91 (Calibration Multiplier 6.0 applied for 0-1000 scale)
Final Score+288

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We're building radars to out-perform lidar technologies in ALL weather conditions.

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