Proof of Usefulness Report

EduSpark

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+236
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

EduSpark is a verified K-12 professional development platform founded in 2021 by Craig Kemp and Andrew Mowat, with verifiable traction of over 15,000 educators and 120+ courses (source: Ed-Inspire, Whereby). However, the submission itself contained highly hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'), and lacked specific metrics. The score reflects the legitimate utility and 'small but promising' traction of the actual platform, heavily penalized by the poor quality and lack of evidence in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93.75
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+248.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+236

Project Details

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Description
EduSparkis in the K-12 EdTech Industry

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