Proof of Usefulness Report

Founder Institute

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+716
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Founder Institute is a globally established, high-impact accelerator with verified metrics significantly exceeding the calibration baseline ($1.85BN+ funding, 7,500+ portfolio companies, operations in 100 countries). While the project entity itself is a market leader with massive real-world utility and traction, the specific submission data was low-quality (containing vague placeholders like 'everyone' and 'most people'), which necessitated a Quality Factor penalty. The score reflects the immense verified scale and utility of the organization, adjusted down slightly for the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+746.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+716

Project Details

Project URL
fi.co
Description
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

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