Proof of Usefulness Report

Cognitive Athlete

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+20
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a legitimate coaching consultancy for performance and burnout, but the submission is heavily penalized for hyperbolic and verifiable false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone'). It lacks technical innovation and provides confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap'). While the underlying service has utility, the submission fails to demonstrate significant reach or verifiable traction comparable to the calibration benchmarks.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+8.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+22.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+20

Project Details

Description
A CLEAR PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE Cognitive Athlete Cognitive Athlete enables senior business leaders and their teams who lack energy, struggle to focus, and are overpowered by stress to develop sustainable performance. Cognitive Athlete creates positive steps to improve company performance, culture, and engagement.

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