Proof of Usefulness Report

Big Talk

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+245
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Big Talk is a recognized social movement and product brand anchored by a viral TEDx talk (6M+ views) and Fulbright research. While the brand visibility is high, the project lacks technical innovation and verifiable recent traction data in the submission. The claim 'most people have used my product' is hyperbolic and reduces confidence. The project solves a genuine human problem (loneliness) but the submission fails to demonstrate business scale comparable to high-growth tech ventures.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120
Audience Reach Impact+48
Technical Innovation+7
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+258
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+245

Project Details

Project URL
makebigtalk.com
Description
Big Talk (www.makebigtalk.com) is a global movement about skipping small talk to make more meaningful connections. What started as a passion project and social experiment that went viral on Youtube has expanded into videos, a card game, a Fulbright research project, and an educational program that fights loneliness, and promotes global connection and empathy. The TEDx talk about Big Talk has over 6,000,000 views on YouTube. \n\nWebsite - www.makebigtalk.com\nYoutube videos - www.youtube.com/makebigtalk\n\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Games, Messaging Communications, Research
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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