Proof of Usefulness Report

Canid

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+355
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Canid is a verified, high-potential Series A healthcare company (raised ~$12.9M) solving critical pediatric practice viability and vaccine management issues. However, the submission itself contained significant quality issues (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'social-media' tags), which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Audience Reach metrics. Despite the poor submission data, the project's actual real-world utility, verified traction (150+ practices), and strong market timing drive a high score, placing it above the calibration baseline for established media brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+76
Evidence Of Traction+94
Market Timing Relevance+57
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+403
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+355

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Canid is on a mission to save independent pediatric practices from having their businesses become less viable year over year. Community practices are an essential component for accessible, affordable, equitable healthcare. By helping these essential businesses to run more efficiently, we enable independent practices to remain independent and embedded within the communities they serve.\n\nWe're beginning with the biggest pain point for every pediatric practice: comprehensive vaccine management. Our product helps physicians lower their overall internal costs by \u003e25%, improve their vaccination rates, and simplify their vaccination record management, all with a single easy-to-use product.\n\nLast year we worked with NY State officials and pediatric practices across the state to deploy the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Now, we are expanding our scope and offerings to bring practices the comprehensive vaccine management they need and we need amazing people to do it!
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Social Media, Leadership, Consumer Goods
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