Proof of Usefulness Report

Bridging Tech

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Bridging Tech appears to be a legitimate 501(c)(3) nonprofit with high social utility, reportedly distributing 6,000 computers to homeless students. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing significant contradictions (claiming 'everyone' as audience, 'most people' as traction, and a 2016 launch date vs. the 2020 founding in the description). While the real-world impact is tangible, the project falls into the 'minimal traction' category relative to the calibration scale (<50k users), and the careless data entry heavily penalizes the evaluation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+51.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+53

Project Details

Description
Bridging Tech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Mateo, CA. Bridging Tech’s mission is to bridge the digital divide for K-12 students affected by homelessness or housing insecurity in the United States by providing educational opportunities and technology. This organization was founded by two female co-founders at Stanford University in April 2020, when COVID-19 pandemic shift to virtual learning and ongoing racial inequities made it clear that under-resourced students were being left behind in school. To date, the team has delivered 6,000 computers to students affected by homelessness across the country and provided over 500 tutoring and mentorship hours. Now, Bridging Tech continues to scale and aims to become a household name for 1) donors seeking to give used devices and 2) K-12 students affected by homelessness hoping for technology access and more equitable education. Currently, team members work remotely, as the team is spread out across the United States – and even, in some cases, other countries. Read more at [www.bridgingtech.org](http://www.bridgingtech.org/).

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