Proof of Usefulness Report

Ellucian

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+562
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Ellucian is a verifiable market leader in EdTech with massive scale (7,500 employees, 22M students), far exceeding the baseline calibration. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing vague claims ('most people have used my product'), non-technical descriptions ('Higher Education' listed as technology), and questionable financial data ($300M market cap for a multi-billion dollar entity). The score reflects the undeniable real-world utility and traction of the company, heavily penalized for the lack of effort and precision in the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+165
Audience Reach Impact+155
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+150
Market Timing Relevance+35
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+530
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+562

Project Details

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Description
Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success. We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries. We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.

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