Proof of Usefulness Report

Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+7
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a niche consulting firm for education but lacks credible evidence of technology or scale. The claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are demonstrably false and severely damage the credibility of the entry. As a service-based business with no apparent custom technology and low-quality submission data, it scores very low on the PoU scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.50
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+15.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+6.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+7

Project Details

Description
We are a full-service advancement consulting firm focused on the education sector. We bring extensive experience from our work with over 100 clients in higher education, independent schools, and non-profit organizations. We specialize in alumni relations but offer consulting services in all advancement areas.

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