Project Evaluation Matrix
Use this scoring system to evaluate each project idea and pick the best one for your team.
Scoring Criteria (1-5 points each)
1. Technical Feasibility (Can we build it?)
- 5: Simple MVP, familiar tech stack
- 4: Moderate complexity, mostly familiar
- 3: Some challenging aspects
- 2: Significant technical challenges
- 1: Very complex, unfamiliar territory
2. Revenue Potential (Will people pay?)
- 5: Clear monetization, high willingness to pay
- 4: Strong revenue model, good market
- 3: Decent revenue potential
- 2: Unclear monetization path
- 1: Difficult to monetize
3. Time to First Sale (How fast can we sell?)
- 5: Can sell during hackathon
- 4: Can sell within 24 hours
- 3: Can sell within a week
- 2: Requires significant development
- 1: Long sales cycle expected
4. Prize Alignment (How many can we win?)
- 5: Targets 4+ prize categories
- 4: Targets 3 prize categories
- 3: Targets 2 prize categories
- 2: Targets 1 prize category
- 1: No clear prize alignment
5. Viral Potential (Will it spread?)
- 5: Built-in viral mechanics
- 4: High shareability
- 3: Good social proof potential
- 2: Some sharing potential
- 1: Limited viral potential
6. Market Size (How big is the opportunity?)
- 5: $1B+ addressable market
- 4: $100M-$1B market
- 3: $10M-$100M market
- 2: $1M-$10M market
- 1: Less than $1M market
7. Competitive Advantage (Why us?)
- 5: Unique insight, first mover
- 4: Strong differentiator
- 3: Some unique aspects
- 2: Similar to existing solutions
- 1: Many competitors
8. Team Fit (Do we have the skills?)
- 5: Perfect match for team skills
- 4: Strong alignment
- 3: Can leverage most skills
- 2: Some skill gaps
- 1: Major skill mismatches
Quick Evaluation Table
| Project | Tech | Revenue | Speed | Prizes | Viral | Market | Moat | Fit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Cold Email | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | - | 29 |
| MeetingMoney | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | 31 |
| EcoScore | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | 26 |
| CodeReview.ai | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | - | 27 |
| AITutor | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | - | 27 |
| InfluencerROI | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | - | 27 |
| LaunchList | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | 26 |
| ContentRepurpose | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | 26 |
| AIBugBounty | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | 24 |
| WaitlistHacker | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | - | 27 |
| PitchDeck Roaster | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | - | 27 |
| AI Negotiator | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | - | 27 |
Note: Fill in the "Fit" column based on your team's specific skills
Decision Framework
Top Picks by Strategy
🏆 Maximum Prize Potential
- MeetingMoney (31 points) - Viral mechanics + unique GTM
- AI Cold Email (29 points) - Revenue + automation prizes
- InfluencerROI (27 points) - High-ticket B2B
💰 Fastest Revenue
- AI Cold Email - B2B buyers have budgets
- InfluencerROI - Urgent need, high prices
- AI Negotiator - Success-based pricing
🚀 Best Viral Potential
- MeetingMoney - Shocking cost visuals
- EcoScore - Social competition
- WaitlistHacker - Meta concept
🛠 Easiest to Build
- MeetingMoney - Simple calculation + UI
- ContentRepurpose - API integrations
- WaitlistHacker - Web scraping
Risk Assessment
High Risk, High Reward
- AIBugBounty: Technical complexity but huge market
- AI Negotiator: Complex integration but clear value
Low Risk, Solid Return
- MeetingMoney: Simple build, viral potential
- AI Cold Email: Proven market need
- AITutor: Clear value proposition
Wild Cards
- WaitlistHacker: Could go viral or flop
- PitchDeck Roaster: Controversy drives growth
Final Recommendations
For Technical Teams
- CodeReview.ai - Showcase technical prowess
- AIBugBounty - Deep technical implementation
- AI Cold Email - B2B SaaS expertise
For Business-Focused Teams
- MeetingMoney - Pure viral play
- InfluencerROI - High-value sales
- EcoScore - Consumer market
For Mixed Teams
- ContentRepurpose - Balance of tech and marketing
- LaunchList Builder - Meta strategy
- AI Negotiator - Clear consumer value
Your Custom Evaluation
Copy this template and score each idea for your team:
Team Skills:
- Technical: [1-5]
- Sales: [1-5]
- Marketing: [1-5]
- Domain expertise: [Area]
Priority (rank 1-3):
[ ] Revenue generation
[ ] Prize winning
[ ] Learning experience
[ ] Portfolio piece
Final Pick: _____________
Reasoning: _____________