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Proof of Usefulness Report

For Good Ventures

Analysis completed on 3/16/2026

-9.5
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission contains significant red flags and heavily exaggerated claims, such as stating 'everyone' is the audience and 'most people have used my product' for a Venture Capital firm. Furthermore, the financial metrics are nonsensical, listing 'all time marketcap: 2500000' for monthly revenue. Given the unverifiable traction, contradictory data, and overall low response quality, the project receives a penalty and scores below zero.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact-10
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction-50
Market Timing Relevance+30
Functional Completeness-5
Subtotal-10
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score-9

Project Details

Description
For Good Ventures is an investment firm targeting innovative, disruptive technologies changing the world for good. We invest in for-profit, positive-impact businesses and funds in private markets positioned for scalable, positive change. Human Ingenuity: The stakes have never been higher, but simultaneously the opportunity has never been greater. Our increasingly interconnected world and rapid pace of advancement offer possibilities to overcome the perilous conditions much of humanity is facing and the dire disintegration of our environments and resources. From 3D printing to machine learning to synthetic biology, For Good Ventures looks for ingenious technologies solving problems across industries that will become profitable businesses. Responsible Capital: For Good Ventures invests in companies and funds that fundamentally benefit humanity or the environment as a core focus of their business model. For Good Ventures donates through the For Good Foundation, supporting non-profits in alignment with our mission. Collaboration: Private sector business, finance, and academia cooperating on innovative technology-based solutions is paramount for saving the planet and sustainably progressing humanity. Change happens collectively. As investors in the catalysts for change, we target companies positioned at the inflection point for significant demand growth, in alignment with rapidly-scaling trends, policy reforms, and the connective fabrics of society.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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