Proof of Usefulness Report

1876 Ventures

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

1876 Ventures is a verified, legitimate venture studio and mentorship hub for Texas A&M entrepreneurs, supported by a credible board of volunteer directors. However, the project submission itself contains significant inaccuracies and low-quality data (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience). While the underlying organization provides real-world utility to its specific niche, the submission's failure to provide accurate metrics or professional responses heavily impacts the score. The project is a valuable pro-bono community service, but the evaluation is constrained by the poor quality of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+20.0
Evidence Of Traction+20.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+43.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.19
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
www.1876ventures.com
Description
1876 Ventures operates a venture studio and opportunity hub for Texas A&M University-affiliated, tech-enabled startups, as well as Aggie entrepreneurs from the greater Aggie Network. We assist others on a case-by-case basis. No direct affiliation with Texas A&M University or the Texas A&M System. Our all-volunteer group of successful entrepreneurs is independent of other programs. David Wesson, Clint Bybee, Meg Lassarat, Mark Bowles (Chair) and Mark Roenigk serve as Directors for the 1876 Ventures Board. Past Directors include Spencer Clements. Supporting students and startups with access to qualified mentorship and business resources. Please do not send us your IP. (We will not look at IP or ask to see IP ever.) We are a pro bono community service -- Aggies helping Aggies!

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