Proof of Usefulness Report

FireWork

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+31
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'FireWork' (thefirework.app) conflates a niche athlete influencer platform with the unrelated video commerce unicorn 'Firework' (firework.com). While the athlete app exists and has verifiable partnerships (e.g., AthletesCAN), the submission falsely claims the $750M valuation and market cap of the larger video commerce company. The traction claim ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false. The score is heavily penalized for these significant misrepresentations and 'stolen valor' regarding revenue and scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+50
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+30.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+31

Project Details

Project URL
thefirework.app
Description
We have two products and another currently in development. The two that exist today are a web platform for brands and a mobile app for athletes (and their agents). The web platform consists of a portal that brands can go to in order to find athlete influencers that are perfect for their brand. The mobile app allows athletes to see incoming offers, accept payment and submit their content to brands so that brands can then approve before that athlete posts.

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