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Proof of Usefulness Report

9823 Capital

Analysis completed on 3/21/2026

+80
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes an established hedge fund transitioning to a quantitative data science approach. However, the application contains highly contradictory and exaggerated claims, such as stating the product is for 'everyone' and 'most people have used my product', which is highly inaccurate for a boutique investment management firm. With a claimed 'all time marketcap: 500000' despite having a 30-person team, the metrics do not align, and verifiable evidence of traction is deeply unsupported.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+45.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+2.0
Market Timing Relevance+10.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+84.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+80

Project Details

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Description
Our firm has evolved from a Dallas-based traditional fundamental long-short hedge fund manager that has been operating since 1998. We believe we have leveraged our knowledge and skill in the process of fundamentally selecting great investments with the scalability and risk management we feel is uniquely available through the use of our proprietary data science platform. Drawing from the extensive knowledge and experience of our Chief Investment Officer, Blair Baker, who has led an investment management company for 25 years, we have developed a unique investment strategy that leverages modern technologies, such as machine learning and factor back-testing, to analyze millions of data points across thousands of companies. We believe this approach surpasses the inherent limits of either (a) using only the traditional methods of fundamental investment analysis, which are largely based on human intuition or (b) Machine learning models, like neural networks, that aim to optimize combinations of hundreds of factors, and produces 'black box' solutions that, while potentially effective, lack the transparency and explainability required to understand the underlying decision-making process and control risk. We believe that the traditional methods of investing are no longer sufficient to generate market beating returns. Our approach streamlines the research process, allowing us to select long and short baskets of stocks that we believe will outperform their peers and beat their respective indices. Our team has a track record of providing exceptional service to our clients and we strive to uphold the highest ethical standards. The number 9823 is a nod to our roots - an investment manager founded in 1998 has retooled itself over the last several years and launched in 2023 and implements our new investment process.

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