Proof of Usefulness Report

BrainStation

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+609
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

BrainStation is a verified market leader in the digital skills training sector with significant scale (1,000+ employees, estimated $50M-$100M+ revenue). The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Traction, backed by a massive alumni network of over 100,000 professionals. However, the submission itself was of poor quality, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lazy data entry ('marketcap: null'), which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Innovation metrics. Despite the low-effort submission, the undeniable and verifiable magnitude of the business places it in the high-tier evaluation range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+171
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+46
Evidence Of Traction+222
Market Timing Relevance+54
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+634
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+609

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 100,000 professionals and some of the largest corporations in the world.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Training And-Consulting, Elearning, Educational Institutions
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