Proof of Usefulness Report

Columbia Ventures Brazil

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Columbia Ventures Brazil' lacks verifiable digital presence, as the domain 'columbiaventures.com.br' does not appear in standard search indices. The submission claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') are hyperbolic and technically impossible for a niche alumni angel group. The project appears to be a non-profit alumni association rather than a technology platform, and the response quality is degraded by the use of aliases ('ShadowWing') and vague audience definitions ('everyone'). No technical innovation was presented.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+25.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+10.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
columbiaventures.com.br
Description
O Columbia Ventures Brazil foi fundado em 2021 por ex-alunos brasileiros da Columbia University interessados em investir em companhias com alto potencial de crescimento em estágio inicial de desenvolvimento (Angels). Somos uma associação sem fins lucrativos aberta a todos os Columbia University Alumni e outros afiliados da Universidade, não apenas os graduados. Somos uma plataforma para conectar empreendedores com investidores da comunidade de Columbia University no Brasil (ex-alunos, funcionários, professores e assistentes).

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