Proof of Usefulness Report

Folio

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Folio (folio.works) is a genuine EdTech project aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment via guaranteed internships and AI skills training. While the mission to create '15 million internships' is ambitious and the project has verifiable partnerships (e.g., Shorelight) and a presence on platforms like HackerNoon, the submission itself suffers from significant quality issues. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' and 'audience reach: everyone' are factually incorrect and exaggerated for a team of 2-10 people launched in 2023. The business model appears to be a paid training/placement program (~$2000), which limits utility compared to free open marketplaces but offers high value to specific users.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+42.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+48

Project Details

Description
Folio.works provides guaranteed internships so that every young adult is trained and ready to build a meaningful career. 85% of our trained interns receive paid extended offers and earn ~$10k+/yr more than their peers. Less than 1% of companies provide internships because internship programs are expensive and time consuming. We're creating 15 million internships by making them free and effortless for employers. Folio partners with universities to provide skills training, mentorship and software to manage internship programs.

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