Proof of Usefulness Report

Zenerate

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+56
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission conflates two distinct companies: 'Zenerate' (the submitted URL/Description for Real Estate Generative Design) and 'Zenarate' (the submitted Business Type for Customer Service AI). The evaluation focuses on Zenerate (Real Estate) as defined by the URL. While the tool addresses a genuine problem in real estate feasibility with innovative generative design, the submission contains critical data errors and a demonstrably false traction claim ('most people have used my product'). This dishonesty and the confusion significantly lower the score, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' category despite the potential utility of the underlying software.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+48.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+56

Project Details

Description
Zenerate creates AI-powered feasibility study tools for real estate development. Founded in 2020 by architect Benji Shin (Harvard GSD, Genslers, HED) and Jamie Jeong (Caltech PhD., Samsung AI), Zenerate utilizes generative design and advanced data analytics to automate and optimize many of the inefficient processes of real estate development. We aim to pioneer the new age of real estate development and bring radical - much needed - change to an industry that is stuck working in traditional cumbersome ways.

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