Proof of Usefulness Report

Carson

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+322
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Carson (Carson Home Accents) is a legitimate, established wholesale business (est. 1970) with significant real-world utility and traction ($5M-$25M estimated revenue). However, the project submission was extremely low-quality, listing 'Wholesale' as a technology and lacking verifiable data in the input. The project lacks technical innovation, relying on standard B2B e-commerce. The high score relative to typical startups reflects the massive verified traction and business stability, heavily penalized by the lack of tech novelty and poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility94 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact60 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation8 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction149 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance40 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness5 (Weighted)
Subtotal+356
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+322

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Carson® is a leading wholesale manufacturer of Inspirational Gift, Garden and Home Décor, Tabletop & Fashion Accessories. We are a family owned and operated company since 1970 and take great pride in designing, manufacturing and distributing our various lines of product throughout North America as well as Europe. We are recognized in the gift industry as offering superior quality, trend conscious designs and competitively priced merchandise for the independent retailers.

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