Proof of Usefulness Report

Baruch Investment Management Group

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+31
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project is a legitimate student-run investment group at Baruch College managing ~$2.1M in verified assets, not the claimed $75M. While the organization provides high educational value to its members, it is not a technology project and lacks technical innovation. The submission contains significant exaggerations regarding audience reach ('everyone') and usage ('most people'), resulting in heavy penalties for response quality and traction evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+28
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+31

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Investment Management Group (IMG) is a group of talented undergraduate students at Baruch College who manage a portfolio of stocks spanning across a variety of sectors. We seek to provide active members with technical knowledge, financial know-how and leadership abilities by entrusting a considerable degree of responsibility to each team member. We work with students who are passionate about the financial services industry and are looking to take their interest to a new level. The Investment Management Group began at Baruch College in the summer of 2010. Our group caters to students who are looking to launch their career in the financial services industry. We strive to develop our members' abilities and potential to succeed in the professional world by connecting our team members to powerful resources that will help them exceed the highest of employer expectations. The information contained in posts made by this page is derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. As with any investment or strategy, the outcome depends upon many factors, including investment objectives, income, net worth, tax bracket, and risk tolerance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Individuals should consult with their tax accountant and/or legal representative.

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