Proof of Usefulness Report

EdSights

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+537
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission for 'CrimsonStorm' (EdSights) presents a massive discrepancy between the input quality and the actual project reality. While the submission contains vague claims ('most people have used my product') and irrelevant tags ('energy-solutions'), external verification confirms EdSights is a highly successful Series B EdTech company that raised $80M in September 2025. The project has substantial traction (1M+ students, 250+ universities) and high real-world utility in solving student retention. The score reflects the high value of the business entity, penalized slightly by the poor quality of the specific submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+102.0
Technical Innovation+80.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+567
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+537

Project Details

Project URL
edsights.io
Description
We bring together the power of AI and texting to solve Higher Education’s most challenging problems. Our chatbot (named after colleges' mascots) helps universities engage, support, and retain their students. As we engage with hundreds of thousands of students, we collect meaningful data about their college experience that helps universities listen to the voices of students at scale.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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