Proof of Usefulness Report

CapSource

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+246
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project refers to 'CapSource', a legitimate and established EdTech platform facilitating experiential learning between universities and companies. However, the submission data provided contains significant errors and contradictions (e.g., claiming the business type is 'Commercial real estate financing', launch date '1996', and traction 'most people'). While external verification confirms the entity's existence and validity (placing it in the 'Small but promising' category), the score is heavily penalized due to the low quality, inaccurate, and bot-like nature of the submission forms.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+300
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+246

Project Details

Project URL
Description
CapSource provides traditional higher education programs and their students with access to a directory of companies interested in developing students through project-based experiential learning. Through our hands-on collaborations, students learn by working on real challenges with business leaders from our network of host companies. We help design the projects so that they align teaching goals with company objectives in order to maximize the outcomes for all parties.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Design, Commercial Real-Estate, Elearning
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