Proof of Usefulness Report

Excelerate America

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+423
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Excelerate America is a legitimate and established Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for small businesses, verified to serve over 90,000 members with significant savings (approx. $136M). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing vague buzzwords ('decentralization'), false claims ('most people have used my product'), and unprofessional responses. While the underlying business entity has high real-world utility and verified traction effectively placing it in the 'Much Larger Scale' tier, the score is heavily penalized due to the submitter's failure to provide accurate or coherent evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+64.0
Audience Reach Impact+56.0
Technical Innovation+18.0
Evidence Of Traction+52.5
Market Timing Relevance+48.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+48.08
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+423

Project Details

Project URL
excelerateamerica.com
Description
Something magical happens when people come together. So we’re building a collective of small business entrepreneurs powered by digital collaborations, group solutions programs, and diverse, connected networks. Engaging from anywhere, easily, they’ll transform their businesses into a mighty force for good.\n\n\nThe next phase of EA’s growth is to develop a dynamic and engaging mobile community platform driven by peer-to-peer problem-solving. This platform will help EA scale and connect its existing communities to power-up entrepreneurs' abilities to work together, get guidance from peers, and have a greater impact in their local communities.

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