Proof of Usefulness Report

Beluga Pods

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Beluga Pods is a legitimate early-stage social wellness project addressing loneliness, backed by support from the University of Plymouth and EPIC. However, the submission data contains significant inaccuracies and exaggerations, particularly the claim that 'most people have used my product' and the confusion of valuation with revenue. While the mission is high-utility and timely, the actual demonstrable traction is minimal (early-stage startup), and the technical execution appears to be a standard app wrapper. The score reflects the early stage of the venture and penalizes the misleading input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+40.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+48.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+53

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Loneliness is more complex than people realise, but is almost inherent in modern society and a global issue. To our health, society and the economy. We are tackling loneliness and breaking the stigma at Beluga Pods. Build habits and daily tasks of a few seconds of social connection, that have a ripple effect. That bring us back to what matters: people, purpose, and presence. With a personal story! For individuals, for businesses, for everyone. Businesses get in touch if you want to support staff, in a unique and human way. https://www.beluga-pods.com/ App out now! https://qrco.de/bfwlEi

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