Proof of Usefulness Report

Blue Shield of California

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+603
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Blue Shield of California, a massive non-profit health plan provider with verifiable annual revenue exceeding $24B and over 4.5 million members. While the real-world utility and traction are exceptional, the submission itself suffers from poor quality, including vague claims ('most people have used my product') and incorrect data fields ('marketcap: null', 'construction' tag). The score reflects the immense scale and necessity of the entity, penalized by the lack of specific technical detail and professional presentation in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+76
Audience Reach Impact+81
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+100
Market Timing Relevance+35
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+669
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+603

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are building applications for internal employees and our external customers that simplify and improve the Customer Experience so that issues can be resolved in less time and more information about local health networks and available plans can be accessed quicker.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Risk Management, Health And-Wellness, Construction
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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