Proof of Usefulness Report

Epic for Kids

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+703
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Epic for Kids is a market-leading digital reading platform with massive verifiable scale (50M+ users), solving a critical problem in education. While the project itself has exceptional real-world utility and traction, the submission quality was poor (vague one-word answers, lack of specific data links). The score reflects the undeniable success of the platform, adjusted downward for the lack of effort in the application form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+84.0
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+781.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+703

Project Details

Project URL
getepic.com
Description
Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids—trusted by over 50 million children in homes and classrooms around the world. Epic fuels curiosity, reading confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in a fun, safe, and kid-friendly environment. With more than 40,000 popular books, audiobooks, and videos from over 250 top publishers—including HarperCollins, Macmillan, National Geographic Kids, Sesame Street, and Smithsonian—Epic offers access to the stories kids love and the educational content teachers trust. Epic is free for educators and used in more than 2 million classrooms nationwide. Epic was founded by tech entrepreneur Suren Markosian and media executive Kevin Donahue, with backing from top-tier investors and leaders in children’s publishing. In 2025, Epic joined the TAL Education Group, a global education leader with North American headquarters in San Jose. To learn more, visit getepic.com or follow Epic! on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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