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Proof of Usefulness Report

Alpha Beta Investments

Analysis completed on 3/18/2026

+38.5
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains major red flags and lacks credible evidence of traction. Asserting that 'most people have used my product' for a boutique NYC quantitative firm with a negligible $2.5M 'all time marketcap' is highly implausible. The technical description relies on generic industry buzzwords without specifying any verifiable custom technology, resulting in severe penalties across all quality multipliers.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+43.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+39

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ALPHA BETA INVESTMENTS is a global quantitative A.I. based investment firm, based in New York City. Since our founding in 2018, our firm has designed and developed several proprietary A.I. tools that can mimic human intelligence. These adaptive A.I. tools can learn from various market conditions and react and rebalance portfolios accordingly. Our investment philosophy is based on continuous innovation, rigorous research, careful risk management, and excellent execution. We have access to the world's most liquid capital markets, investing in a wide range of securites, including US equities, exchange traded products, and major currencies. Our culture rewards analytical rigor, highest possible ethical and legal standards, and operational excellence. We strive to cultivate a collegial work environment that promotes collaboration across disciplines and investment strategies. Our firm is founded to advance the field of quantitative finance by pursuing the highest quality research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, stochastic calculus and quantitative finance and generate stable and uncorrelated market returns to our clients.

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