Proof of Usefulness Report

Builders + Backers

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Builders + Backers is a verified, high-impact venture studio and accelerator recognized in the Inc. 5000, with significant partnerships (Capital One, Heartland Forward) and over 400 ventures accelerated. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and audience reach is 'everyone'). While the organization possesses high real-world utility and verified traction, the score is heavily penalized by the 'Quality Factor' due to the vague and inaccurate input data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22
Audience Reach Impact+6
Technical Innovation+4
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+52
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
buildersandbackers.com
Description
Builders + Backers is a DC-based company founded by Donna Harris, former Managing Director of Startup America, the co-founder of 1776, general partner of 1776 Ventures, and board member of Global Entrepreneurship Network. Builders + Backers exists to unleash a wave of ideation and experimentation to solve our country’s greatest challenges through propriety programming, curriculums and frameworks being deployed in communities across the country.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Entrepreneurship, Media Production
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