Proof of Usefulness Report

Develop for Good

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+274
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Develop for Good is a verified, high-impact 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting students with nonprofits for tech projects. While the organization itself demonstrates strong utility and meaningful traction (275+ projects, ~$12M impact), this specific submission ('ShadowGale') is of extremely low quality. It contains false claims ('most people have used my product'), inaccurate financial terminology ('marketcap: 17000000'), and vague data ('everyone'). The score reflects the legitimacy of the underlying project, heavily penalized for the poor quality and dubious accuracy of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+33.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+274

Project Details

Description
Develop for Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports diverse college students as they build tech for nonprofits under industry mentorship. We accelerate the careers of the tech leaders of tomorrow through hands-on projects with real-world impact.

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