Proof of Usefulness Report

Curastory

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+279
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Curastory is a legitimate, venture-backed company (Techstars, Lightspeed) with significant claimed traction (~400k creators, agency partnerships). However, the submission provided extremely low-quality data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'energy-solutions' tag). Critical external signals include reports of financial instability and unpaid wages (Reddit, late 2023), which severely impact the Traction score despite high user numbers. The product has strong real-world utility in the creator economy, but the submission's false reach claims and the company's financial red flags result in a moderate 'Comparable Scale' score, discounted for risk.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+48
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+318
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+279

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Curastory allows creators to shoot and edit high-quality video, monetize shows, and distribute to all of their video channels, 100% free. All of your viewership statistics and earnings from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Watch are now easily managed and tracked all in one place. \n\nWe exist to empower all creators to own their stories through video, and we are on a mission to power every video for audiences everywhere.\n\nWe expect only \"video fanatic\" applicants, please. Listen to your podcasts and read your newsletters elsewhere. #mustlovevideo
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Social Media, Energy Solutions, Media Production
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